Can I take USANA Nutritionals if I am pregnant or breast-feeding?

The Essentials, taken as directed, can be a good prenatal vitamin because they contain adequate amounts of folic acid, zinc, and other important vitamins and minerals which are needed in higher levels during pregnancy. It is important for women who are planning to become pregnant and those who are pregnant to get at least 400 mcg (100% of Daily Value) of folic acid per day. With the full dosage of the Essentials, 1,000 mcg of folic acid are included. If the mother does not have adequate intake of folic acid within the first few months of pregnancy, the fetus may develop neural tube defects (such as spina bifida). Studies show that taking at least 400 mcg of folic acid can reduce the risk of these birth defects by as much as 70%.

It is important for a woman to talk with their doctor about taking an iron supplement during their pregnancy, as iron is not included in the Essentials. During pregnancy, women should generally supplement with between 28-90 mg of elemental iron per day.

The Essentials use beta-carotene instead of pre-formed vitamin A, so toxicities are not an issue. (Just a side note: the amount of beta-carotene in a daily dose of the Essentials is roughly equivalent to the amount contained in one carrot.)

Research has shown that essential fatty acids are also important for the developing baby. It may be a good idea to supplement with OptOmega or BiOmega during pregnancy. Before taking any additional or different supplements, discuss them fully with your doctor, as it is important to protect the growing baby and mother.

READ VERY CAREFULLY

The following products, taken as directed, are strongly recommended for women who are pregnant or lactating:
Essentials
Active Calcium
OptOmega or BiOmega
Fibergy

The following products, taken as directed, are generally recommended for women who are pregnant or lactating, based on individual needs:
Macro-optimizers (Nutrimeal, Nutrition Bar, Fibergy)

The following products, taken as directed, are recommended for women who are pregnant or lactating ONLY on the advice of a physician:
Proflavanol & Proflavanol 90
E-Prime
Poly C
Ginkgo-PS
Visionex

The following products are NOT generally for use by pregnant or lactating women:
CoQuinone 30
Hepasil DTX
Procosa II
PhytoEstrin
Palmetto Plus

Najlah Ishak Testimonial (Ex WHI-TV3 host)

How do I feel after taking Usana Essentials + Proflavanol...

I didn't notice about this effect until the recent chaotic week/weekend... surprisingly, I don't really experience the usual body pain/ache after a gruelling week! So, does that mean my overall energy level has improved? I guess so...

I have less migraine attacks... I can't even remember when was the last time I had one... Maybe some 3-4 weeks ago... No 'real' attack... Just normal tension headaches...

Glowing complexion... I have received many compliments lately... I am not sure whether it's due to Saaf skin care I am currently using or because of Essentials + Proflavanol... I guess maybe both eh?

My mom and mr. hubs are also taking them... In fact, my brother also takes them... yup, the ex-H1N1 patient... my mom gave him her share of Essentials + Proflavanol since the day he was diagnosed with it...

Najlah Ishak

* For more information click here

Usana Testimonial

Ada banyak testimoni/ testimonial daripada customer/member Usana boleh didapati di http://www.youtube.com
Cuma type Usana testimoni atau testimonial dan search anda akan dapat mendengar testimoni mereka. :)

Usana Optimizers

Proflavanol

90 Tablets / Bottle

• Provides a potent antioxidant formula based on a synergistic combination of grape seed bioflavonoids and POLY C®
• May help maintain capillary strength and vascular function and help maintain healthy immune function
• Designed and manufactured according to USP and pharmaceutical GMP guidelines

It is a paradox of life. We require oxygen for efficient energy production and for the function of many metabolic pathways. And yet oxygen, in a variety of chemical forms collectively known as "reactive oxygen species" (ROS), is toxic to our cells and tissues. Elevated exposure to ROS creates a physiological imbalance known as oxidative stress. Dietary antioxidants are a primary line of defence against oxidative stress.

CoQuinone

56 Soft-gel Capsules/Bottle

• Provides antioxidant protection
• Contains CoQ10 and alpha lipoic acid in a highly bioavailable formula

The energy that every cell needs to function is produced through a complex process in the mitochondria, an organelle within the cell, often called the cellular powerhouse. Cells store energy in a molecule called adenosine-5-triphosphate, or ATP. CoQ10 is an essential part of the electron transport chain used to make ATP. Thus ATP is synthesized and used by every cell in the body. Cells with the highest energy demands contain the highest levels of CoQ10. CoQ10 has been studied for years in the U.S., Europe, and Japan for its role in producing cellular energy.

BiOmega

56 Soft-gel Capsules / Bottle

No nutritional program is complete without a high quality source of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, which are lacking in the typical Western diet. USANA’s BiOmega™ is produced from cold-water, deep-sea fish oil and contains a balanced, highly concentrated daily dose of two important omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) in two convenient capsules per day.

In spite of clear benefits, health authorities have warned us to limit our intake of certain species of fish due to concern about potential contaminants. Manufactured in a state-of-the art facility, USANA’s BiOmega is virtually free of contaminants, which are eliminated through a double-molecular distillation process that ensures the highest possible purity. Through this process, heavy metals, PCBs, pesticides, and organic residues are effectively eliminated. Also free of trans-fatty acids, each capsule contains 2 mg of mixed natural tocopherols to minimize oxidation of the omega-3 fatty acids and maintain product quality during storage. In short, BiOmega is one of the purest, highest quality products available on the market today.

Supplementation with BiOmega is an excellent way to ensure that your diet includes a concentrated balance of safe, healthful EPA and DHA in two convenient capsules per day. And with added natural lemon oil, there is no fishy aftertaste.

• Supports healthy blood pressure and cholesterol*
• Contains twice the potency of most fish oil supplements
• Offers exceptional purity—virtually free of harmful contaminants
• Contains natural lemon oil that gets rid of fishy aftertaste

Poly C

120 Tablets / Bottle

• Furnishes an advanced vitamin C supplement based on USANA's proprietary blend of mineral ascorbates
• Provides 600 mg of vitamin C protection in each tablet for enhanced antioxidant protection
• Maintains a healthy immune system, supports the synthesis of collagen, and helps support cardiovascular health

POLY C® provides optimal vitamin C protection. POLY C is a unique blend of mineral ascorbates--our secret for a vitamin C supplement--that provides higher levels of vitamin C in the blood than from equal amounts of ascorbic acid.

Procosa® II

120 Tablets / Bottle

• Provides glucosamine sulphate (2,000 mg/daily dose) to support optimal joint health
• Formulated with vitamin C, manganese, and silicon, nutrients key to joint health
• Contains turmeric extract

Every day your joints endure an enormous amount of stress from physical activity, including walking, lifting, and typing. Despite this heavy and constant use, we take our joints for granted and expect them to function trouble-free for several decades. However, more than 50 million people in the U.S. and more than 6 million in Canada suffer from some form of joint problem. The situation is worse for athletes and those who have high amounts of physical stress at work and at home. To help maintain healthy joints, USANA created PROCOSA® II, a product with a blend of glucosamine, manganese, vitamin C, and silicon--the building blocks for healthy cartilage.

Active Calcium Plus

112 Tablets / Bottle

Active Calcium Plus is a carefully formulated, clinically tested bone-building formula, not just calcium supplementation. Active Calcium Plus contains high amounts of calcium citrate and carbonate, magnesium, and vitamin D to optimize bone mineralization and to ensure proper calcium use. Active Calcium Plus is more than a calcium supplement; it is an aid in the maintenance of healthy bones. In addition to the important cofactors for bone health – magnesium, Vitamin D and silicon – Active Calcium Plus contains an optimal dosage of calcium, in bio-available forms for the promotion of bone health.

• Calcium reduces the risk of osteoporosis
• Provides comprehensive support for bone health
• Contains sufficient calcium, magnesium, silicon, and vitamin D to meet nutritional needs in only 4 tablets per day
• Clinically tested formula

Visionex

56 Tablets / Bottle

• A unique and comprehensive formulation of ingredients to maintain vision, including lutein and zeaxanthin, important antioxidant components found in the eye
• Includes vitamin C, bilberry extract, and zinc for additional support

THE GIFT OF SIGHTY

our eyes are your window on the world. Outside of good health itself, nothing is more precious than the gift of sight. Everyone sees differently, in part due to differences in the acuity of our vision and the general state of our health, but we owe it to ourselves to do everything we can to maintain optimal vision.

The eyes are not sequestered inside the body as the heart or kidneys are. Except when we are asleep, our eyes are constantly exposed to environmental factors such as air pollution, dryness, and oxidative damage from sunlight.

There are things that we can do to maintain vision. First, we can reduce the amount of damaging environmental effects we subject our eyes to each day. For example, we can minimise exposure to harsh sunlight with quality sunglasses, especially while driving, and if we work at a computer terminal for long periods, breaks of just a minute or two of looking at distant objects can reduce eye strain significantly.

Second, today's lifestyles and working conditions result in ever-increasing demand for defence from oxidative damage. We can help to maintain proper vision by providing nutritional supplementation, especially antioxidants to counter free-radical damage.

Istimewanya USANA...Buatku Terpaut...

Jika anda berasa ragu untuk mencuba prudok Usana, saya ada faktor2 yang mungkin membuatkan anda juga tertarik padanya.
Antara fakta2 menarik yang membuatkan hati saya terpaut pada Usana adalah seperti:

1. Diasaskan pada tahun 1992 oleh Dr Myron Wentz – Seorang pakar mikrobiologi dan immunologi yang telah memenangi anugerah Albert Einstein. Memegang rekod menternak sel darah manusia di luar badan manusia selama 40 tahun tanpa sebarang jangkitan.
2. Dipilih ‘The #1 Distributor’s Choice‘ -9 tahun berturut-turut oleh Network Marketing Today.
3. Majalah Forbes menyenaraikan USANA sebagai No. 5 di kalangan ‘200 Best Small Companies of 2005 in America’ – Tiada syarikat MLM/Network Marketing lain tersenarai.
4. Majalah Business Week menyenaraikan USANA No. 3 di kalangan ‘100 Hot Growth Companies of 2005′. Tiada syarikat MLM/Network Marketing lain tersenarai.
5. Media Usahawan 2005 menyenaraikan USANA No. 1 di kalangan “45 Syarikat Rangkaian Paling Top”
6. Produk USANA tersenarai di dalam Master Index of Medical Specialties (MIMS) iaitu buku rujukan doktor dalam memberi ubat kepada pesakit. Tiada produk syarikat MLM/Network Marketing lain tersenarai.
7. Produk Multivitamin USANA telah memenangi tempat #1 di dalam buku ‘Comparative Guides to Nutritional Supplements’ di semua edisi (edisi 1 sehingga edisi 4).
8. Produk disahkan halal oleh IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutritional Council of America)
9. Produk-produk USANA tidak mengandungi bahan kimia, dadah dan PARABEN (penyebab KANSER)
10. Produk USANA mendapat kelulusan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia

Kalau ditanya tentang side effects tu, healing reaction memang ada, but depends on keadaan kesihatan masing-masing, if ragu-ragu, boleh dapatkan nasihat doktor terlebih dahulu.

Olimpik athletes pun amik Usana, takkan diorang nak amik Usana kalau ada side effect yang membahayakan. Effect menjadi lebih sihat ada la ;)

Mungkin hasilnya tak nampak sangat dalam waktu terdekat...Tapi bila usia makin meningkat baru la kita menyedarinya jika merasa sihat dan bertenaga.

Source: Leeds' Blog

Some info about Usana & Pregnancy

(But must consult with your own gynae first, before taking any supplements)

Source from http://www.supplements-natural.com/Pregnancy.php and https://www.usana.com/dotCom/index.jsp

Pregnancy is one of the most nutritionally demanding times in a woman’s life. Nutritional requirements are higher during this period

USANA and Pregnancy

Part of a program of lifelong nutrition is recognizing that we all have different nutritional needs, and that our individual needs change as we move from one life stage to the next. For each one of us, a unique combination of age, sex, lifestyle, and other considerations demand a nutritional program that is both customized and flexible.

USANA nutritionals comprise both the Essentials and Optimizers to successfully meet this challenge

A healthy baby begins with a healthy mom, so start as soon as possible to prepare your body and mind for motherhood. Pregnancy is one of the most nutritionally demanding times in a woman’s life. The Essentials ™ products provide the foundation of Usana’s nutritional system. The optimizers allow you to customize that nutritional system for your individual needs.

Essentials™

The USANA Essentials™ supplements provide a broad range of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other micronutrients to maintain long-term health and well-being.
Tablets / Box: 224

BiOmega™

BiOmega is produced from cold water deep sea fish and contains two important omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA). BiOmega is a convenient pure option to provide your daily complement of EPA and DHA in capsule form. Supplementing EPA and DHA fatty acids can help support health, promote optimal growth and development.
• An excellent way to ensure healthful omega-3 fatty acids in the diet

• Provides pure fish oil which is free from heavy metals and organic contaminants Capsules / Bottle: 120

Active Calcium Plus

Active Calcium Plus is a carefully formulated, clinically tested bone-building formula, not just calcium supplementation. Active Calcium Plus contains high amounts of calcium citrate and carbonate, magnesium, and vitamin D to optimize bone mineralization and to ensure proper calcium use. Active Calcium Plus is more than a calcium supplement; it is an aid in the maintenance of healthy bones. In addition to the important cofactors for bone health – magnesium, Vitamin D and silicon – Active Calcium Plus contains an optimal dosage of calcium, in bio-available forms for the promotion of bone health.

• Calcium reduces the risk of osteoporosis

• Provides comprehensive support for bone health

• Contains sufficient calcium, magnesium, silicon, and vitamin D to meet nutritional needs in only 4 tablets per day

• Clinically tested formula
Tablets / Bottle: 112

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To conceive (husband & wife need to take supplement, not only the wife)

Woman

1. Essentials - complete multivitamin , folic acid included. magnesium, zinc and vitamin A for healthy eggs.

2. BiOmega - good for fertility

3. Active Calcium Plus - good for bones

Man

1. Essentials - Vitamin A and zinc for production of healthy sperm. essential fatty acids found in nuts, seeds and flaxseed oil to balance your hormones and encourage healthy sperm

2. Poly C - Help for those with low sperm count, Vitamin C does wonders for sperm. Studies have shown that sufficient levels of Vitamin C can increase sperm production, enhance sperm quality, and prevent sperm from clumping together thereby increasing their motility. In other words, Vitamin C makes it easier for the little fellows to swim to where they have to be.

Having problem to get pregnant or keeping the baby because of pcos, cyst, irregular period, endometriosis, miscarriage and etc
1. Essentials

2. Proflavanol (stop once pregnant) - for cell repair

3. Coquinone (stop once pregnant) - for cell renewal

Pregnant
1. Essentials

2. BiOmega

3. Active Calcium Plus

Usana Testimonial

Thanx a lot to Leed(my upline) yang telah introduce Usana pada saya...

Oleh kerana saya masih baru mengenali produk Usana ni, saya ambil beberapa testimonial daripada customer, upline serta downline Leed. Beberapa testimonial ni saya ambil dari blog Leed.

• Just nak bagitahu, 4 hari minum nutrimeal berat turun 1.3kg...So premature tapi teringin nak tahu berat rutun tak ~ Saliza (Leed's customer)
• I've tried the Nutrimeal, SEDAP GILA OKKK! Saya amik french vanilla, and even with air kosong, perghhh seadp gila. No kidding one. Macam Herbalife punya agak seksa jugak la saya nak telan kalau guna air kosong, itu yang kene guna fresh milk tu hehe. Thanks again for giving me this EXCELLENT opportunity, babe. No regrets at all!!! Sedap gila laaaa, dah la murah hehe. Definitely agree with you on the "killing our craving for carbo", seruis setuju! ~ Faida (Leed's customer and downline)
• But then when I tried the sample of Dutch Chocolate from Leeds ari tu, tak muak langsung. Lelebih lagi when it is mixed with air Tropicana Twister. Sedap betul rasanya. And paling penting is the value for money... Sejak bape hari minum, perubahan yang drastik is my tummy...sudah kempis sedikit sampai hubby pon tegur "perut U dah kecik la" hehe kecik eh..nampak sgt ler slama ni membulat beso kan walaupun before this I consumed HL pastu since I take Nutrimeal in the morning for breakfast, nafsu lapo tu dah kurang utk lunch. Usually, if you ask my lunch mates, baru kul 9.30am aku dah ngadu lapo dah. Tak pon kul 10-11am aku dah email dorang "lapooooo nak makan mana?" haha. But this time round, dah kul 12.15pm dorang plak carik aku tanya "TANAK KUAR MAKAN KE WEH?" hik2. I like! ~ Mieza (Faida's downline)
• Baru 2 hari minum Nutrimeal, rasa bestsgt takda la rasa nak makan nasi aje..sbb perut terasa kenyang. So insyaallah akan order lagi tapi kena jadi member kan... mcm mna caranya?~ UPDATED ON 2 Oct 2009 via sms: I ada berita gembira. After 3 weeks ambik Nutrimeal I lost 2 kgs, sgt teruja sebab before this I control makan pun berat tak turun :) ~ Nurazrina, KL (Leed's customer and downline)
• Memang best! Baru niat nak contact Leed untuk jadi member. UPDATED ON Tuesday, Sept 1, 2009: Setakat ni, K.Ina dah turun 2 kg dlm tempoh 11 hari, hehehe...hepi!!!! Harap2 maintain berdisiplin....:) UPDATED ON Sept 10, 2009: Fyi, berat kak ina dah 56.4kg dari 61.2kg. Hepi I!!! TQVM ~ Kak Ina, Terengganu ( Leed's customer)

Ini pula testimonial daripada Tengku Norhana Fatihah (adinda kepada Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin) yang diambil daripada magazine Nona keluaran Ogos 2007.

Tun Dr Mahathir pun ambil supplements Usana!

Diet yang mudah, enak & sihat

Agak sukar untuk kita mendisiplinkan diri untuk menikmati menu yang sihat setiap hari...Penyediaan makanan yang berkhasiat selalunya lebih teliti, mahal, dan sukar didapati di kedai2 makan di sekitar tempat kita bekerja. Ditambah pula dengan kesibukan bekerja, menguruskan anak & sebagainya membuatkan kita mencari altanatif yang lebih mudah.


Baru2 ni saya telah mencuba USANA - Nutrimeal & Fibergy as my meal replacement. Rasanya sungguh sedap dan mudah untuk disediakan serta mengenyangkan. Jika kita ingin menurunkan berat badan bagi saya produk ini amat membantu. Nutrimeal boleh diambil 2 kali sehari samada sebagai replacement untuk breakfast dan lunch atau breakfast dan dinner. Sementara meal yang satu lagi boleh makan seperti biasa.


Usana, utk lose weight disarankan ambik Nutrimeal, Essentials (AO Pro , Chelated Mineral), and Fibergy . Tapi for start, nak ambik nutrimeal dulu pun boleh.


If nak try, for pembelian pertama boleh beli dengan harga member;
if suka dan nak beli kali kedua, boleh apply jadi member dengan harga rm99 (you'll get an access to usana website and can buy any product yourself)


Harga:


Nutrimeal rm110 (member), rm132 (retail)
Fibergy rm110 (member), rm132 (retail)
Essentials (AO Pro + Chelated Mineral) rm194 (member), rm233 (retail)
Delivery: rm4



Info produk:
Nutrimeal ada 2 perisa - French Vanilla (yang yummy tu) & Dutch Chocolate (for chocs lover)
A quality source of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, and many micronutrients in two delicious flavours.Provides low glycemic complex carbohydrates and 8 grams of dietary fibre per serving.NUTRIMEAL is a balanced meal replacement drink and a quality source of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, and many micronutrients.


THE BENEFITS OF SOY AND WHEY PROTEIN Each serving of Dutch Chocolate provides 15 grams of soy, whey, and other proteins. French Vanilla NUTRIMEAL provides 15 grams of soy protein. Soy protein is a complete protein, containing all of the essential amino acids in optimal ratios and in a highly digestible form. Whey protein, which is also easily digestible, is an excellent source of amino acids essential for building a healthy body.

LOW GLYCEMIC CARBOHYDRATE AND FIBRE NUTRIMEAL has low-glycemic index of 23, to help reduce carbohydrate cravings and deliver sustained energy throughout the day. Each serving also contains 8 grams of high quality dietary fibre.



Fybergy Ada 2 perisa jugak - Peach Mango yang cool serta Almond Creme yang creamy tu
FIBERGY™ is an advanced fibre drink mix providing 14 sources of dietary fibre

FIBERGY™ contains 12 grams of soluble and insoluble fibre in each serving--more than twice the amount of other fibre products
FIBERGY™ is a good source of potassium.
FIBRE IN THE DIET FIBERGY™ is the easy and delicious way to get your daily requirement of healthy fiber. The FIBERGY drink has a 2:1 ratio of soluble to insoluble fiber, which is ideal for health.
FIBERGY™ is an excellent source of dietary fibre.
FIBERGY™ DRINK MIXWith a smooth texture and great taste, FIBERGY is something you will look forward to every day. The high fibre content also will leave you satisfied, so you won't be looking for a snack an hour later.A serving of FIBERGY contains 12 grams of fibre from 14 different sources. Consuming multiple sources of dietary fibre can be beneficial because different types of fibre (oat bran, citrus pectin, etc.) provide specific benefits and act in different ways in the body.

LOW-GLYCEMIC FORMULAAvoid the frequent cravings and health risks associated with a high-glycemic diet. FIBERGY is low glycemic, providing sustained energy and greater satiety throughout the day.
USING FIBERGY™Add two scoops of FIBERGY to 220 mL of cold water. Blend or shake. You may also mix with juice, skim milk, or soy milk.

Essentials (2 dalam 1 set - AO & Chelated Mineral)


AO PRO, a comprehensive formula of vitamins, antioxidants, and other important nutrients that every adult needs every day for efficient cellular metabolism and to counteract the damaging effects of free radicals.

CHELATED MINERAL, a full-spectrum blend of essential minerals and trace elements in a balanced, highly bioavailable formulation. When taken together with AO PRO, these supplements complete the nutritional foundation for every adult.


So if ada apa-apa pertanyaan atau nak lebih info, boleh email pada ariff.nazlin@gmail.com

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