Wassen International Ltd

Wassen International, established over 35 years ago, remains a private company specializing in the manufacture of carefully formulated nutritional supplements. These contain well researched ingredients with proven benefits in quantities that ensure safe, effective, daily intakes for maximum health benefits.

In the UK the Wassen range of nutritional supplements can be found on the shelf in Boots, Superdrug, larger Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Morrison/Safeway supermarkets. The products are also stocked in Holland and Barrett, independent chemists and health food stores. Wassen supplements are also on sale throughout Europe and in the Middle East. In 2004 it was announced that the company had been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

The products are manufactured to pharmaceutical standards in a modern purpose-built facility.

The product range is constantly updated and international peer reviewed research remains the cornerstone for all Wassen formulations. The Company also distributes market leading brands on behalf of other manufacturers.

Selenium-ACE - The ultimate in natural health insurance.

Selene-Activ- The high strength antioxidant formula.

Confiance - Vitamins and minerals specially for women during and after the menopause.

Magnesium-OK - For women during the monthly cycle.

Coenzyme Q10 + Vitamin E - For the release of energy.

Coenzyme Q10 + Magnesium - The high performance formula.

Zinc- ACE - Healthy immune and reproductive systems.

Magnesium-B - For the release of energy, healthy bones, muscles and nerves.

Garlic - Odour-controlled garlic.

Serenoa-C - The supplement for men.

Silica-OK - Healthy hair, skin and nails .

Visio-Max - To help maintain optimal eye health.

Omega 3 Fish Oil - Essential fatty acids in a capsule.

GlucoSelene - Nutritional support for joints.

Pollen-B - A natural tonic.

WHY SUPPLEMENT?

In theory, a varied well-balanced diet should provide all the daily nutrients necessary for good health. But, in reality, this is often not the case. The fast paced world in which we all live and work inevitably takes its toll. This, combined with the effects of pollution and an increasing reliance on convenience foods, can affect the daily intake of vital nutrients. This means that regular supplementation with vitamins and minerals can help many people to ensure essential nutrient levels within the body are maintained.

People are increasingly aware they can help influence their good health and are taking the time to learn about nutritional supplements and the role they play. Wassen has always provided comprehensive information for consumers and also gives a grant which supports a new website dedicated to women’s health (1).

Maintaining levels of essential nutrients is a vital balancing act and it is important to be in a position to make an informed decision dependent on lifestyle needs at any given time. The company’s in-house nutrition team is also available when additional personal advice is sought, helping consumers to make their own individual choices.

MOVING FORWARD

Wassen is actively developing new innovative supplements. The company is also seeking business to business opportunities. For more information, contact the commercial team at Wassen on tel: 01372 379828, fax: 01372 376599 or email: info@wassen.com. Wassen is based at Leatherhead in Surrey. For UK retail sales enquiries please contact Stephanie Still at Wassen International Ltd, telephone: 01372 379828.

1. The Natural Menopause Advice Service (NMAS), launched in 2002, is supported by an educational grant from Wassen. The Medical Advisor to NMAS is Dr Shirley Bond (a GP who has specialised in women’s health for more than 20 years). The NMAS website can be visited at www.nmas.org.uk and any of the current topical 17 fact sheets can be accessed and downloaded. There is a Dear Doctor advice page which is regularly updated to keep pace with current issues which concern women who are keen to maintain health naturally when at all possible.