Food Supplements

Nutritime is a comprehensive formula for both adults and children above 12 years old. This one-a-day formula provides 37 essential nutrients for good health and active metabolism.

Nutritime supplies the essential nutrients which may be missing from the modern diet due to food processing, poor eating habits and soil nutrient deficiency. It provides a convenient form of nutritional support for good health and well-being. Some important nutrients, included in this formula are:

Choline, now recognised as an essential nutrient, is important for normal cellular membrane composition and repair, normal brain function and normal cardiovascular function. It is part of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which plays a major role in the brain. Adequate acetylcholine levels in the brain are believed to be protective against certain types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. It may reduce homocysteine levels in the body and this in turn might reduce heart disease risk. Lecithin provides choline in the form of phosphatidylcholine.

Cysteine hydrochloride provides cysteine, an amino acid.  Cysteine has a role in the proper function of the immune system. It strengthens the protective lining of the stomach and intestines. Cysteine is also an important precursor in the production of glutathione in the body. Glutathione is a protein antioxidant made by the body that is involved in detoxification—it binds to toxins, such as heavy metals, solvents, and pesticides, and transforms them into a form that can be excreted in urine or bile.

Inositol is unofficially referred to as "vitamin B8” forms part of the membranes of all cells. It plays a role in helping the liver process fats as well as contributing to the function of muscles and nerves.

Iron and folic acid is essential for red blood cell formation and hence transport of oxygen to cells. A lack of iron may cause fatigue and lowered resistance to infection.

Kelp extract is a natural source of iodine. Iodine supports thyroid function. The thyroid is a gland in the throat that regulates many metabolic processes, such as growth and energy expenditure. Low thyroid activity can result in impaired growth in children, dry skin, hair loss, fatigue and slowed reflexes.

Lysine is an essential protein amino acid for humans. Lysine may increase calcium absorption. Lysine also benefits the production of enzymes, hormones, antibodies, and collagen. When vitamin C is combined with lysine, the formation of collagen is enhanced.

Selenium, bioflavonoids and rutin help protect the body against oxidative injury.

Vitamin A plays vital roles in vision, growth, reproduction, bone, blood cells and brain development. It is also important for the maintenance of the proper functioning of the immune system. Vitamin A deficiency can result in night blindness.

Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12 play an important role in energy production and carbohydrate metabolism. They act as co-enzymes to help break down foods and turn them into energy. They assist with mental alertness, vitality and stamina.

Vitamin C can facilitate iron absorption. It is involved in the production of collagen, a protein molecule that provides structural support to connective tissue such as bone matrix, cartilage, ligament and skin. Vitamin C plays an important role in the body’s immune system. It promotes resistance to infection.

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and has antioxidant activity. It protects cellular membranes from free radical attack.

Zinc is an essential mineral with antioxidant activity used throughout the body for many functions including wound healing and the normal oil gland function of the skin. Zinc, a mineral, also plays a role in sugar metabolism.

Besides vitamins and major minerals, it contains trace minerals such as molybdenum, copper, manganese. Although the body requires only small amount of these nutrients, they are indispensable for proper metabolism.

Other nutrients including brewer’s yeast, alfalfa, biotin for supporting good health.