Health Concerns

Getting the right balance of vitamins and minerals is essential if we are to maintain optimal health and well-being.

In theory, a varied and well balanced diet should provide all the nutrients we need. However, despite all the advice on healthy eating, consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereal is not at the level recommended by nutritionists. Additionally many modern farming and food processing methods are reducing the vitamin and mineral content of our foods.

As a result, an increasing number of people believe that supplementing the diet with specific vitamins and minerals can have a beneficial effect on health. Wassen International is a company that has developed a range of specific supplements designed for different nutritional needs.

For convenience we've grouped the products under a number of different headings ranging from women's health to joint health and general well-being. It is important that the total intake of nutrients does not exceed upper safe levels. See our guide to Upper Safe Levels.

Women's Health

Good nutrition is important if we are to maximise optimal health. Studies have shown that some of the physical and emotional problems that many women experience during the monthly cycle and the menopause may in part be due to nutritional imbalances. The mineral magnesium, for example, is in short supply in the average diet and most women fail to get the recommended 300mg per day from food sources alone. Both Magnesium-OK and Confiance are specially formulated for women and are rich in magnesium and other important nutrients.

Bone Health

Studies show that only 30% of ingested calcium is absorbed and yet excessive calcium supplementation is not suitable as there is an inverse relation to the amount of calcium intake and calcium loss. A well balanced and varied diet should provide all the calcium that is needed but it is important that the body holds onto the calcium and makes best use of it.

OsteoMarine is the product of the recognition that calcium supplementation alone is not enough to maintain bone health. A combination of nutrients is needed. OsteoMarine helps make best use of calcium from the diet by promoting calcium absorption.

Men's Health

When it comes to looking after their health it seems most men are reluctant to acknowledge that they too need to be more aware of their body. Good nutrition is equally as important for men as it is for women if they are to maximise optimal health. Serenoa-C is a Wassen supplement specially formulated for men, particularly those over 40 years of age. It contains a combination of 12 vitamins and minerals with an extract of the saw palmetto palm berry (serenoa repens). Research has indicated that this herb may be helpful in maintaining prostate health. Products such as Selenium-ACE, Selene-Activ and Omega-3 Fish Oil should also be considered when thinking of maintaining men’s health.

Immune System

A healthy immune system is essential if we are to maintain our short and long term health. A number of nutrients, including the minerals selenium and zinc and vitamins A, C and E, have been identified as playing a specific role in maintaining the immune system. A diet rich in fruit and vegetables and whole-grains is the best source of antioxidant nutrients. However our dietary intake of selenium is half what it was 20 years ago and many people are choosing to take a supplement such as Wassen Selenium-ACE. We have recently formulated Selenium-ACE EXTRA and renamed it Selene-Activ. It contains 200mcg of selenium yeast together with other selected nutrients which provide a synergistic formulation designed to help maintain body cell integrity.

Joint Health

Good nutrition is also important for healthy joint function. Antioxidants such as selenium and vitamins A, C and E are important as are the essential fatty acids found in fish oils. A naturally occurring substance - glucosamine sulphate - has also been shown to be helpful in maintaining healthy joints and cartilage in particular. Many people also take Omega-3 Fish Oils to help maintain joint mobility.

Energy

Good nutrition is obviously important if we are to maximise our energy levels. However, it is less well known that nutrients such as magnesium, B vitamins and coenzyme Q10 are all vitally important to enable the body to release energy efficiently. Wassen have a number of products that have been specially formulated to help the body release energy from food. These are Coenzyme Q10 + vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10 + magnesium and Magnesium-B.

Heart Health

For many years Garlic has been considered a useful supplement when seeking to maintain a healthy heart and circulation. Many people also consider that Omega-3 helps to maintain a healthy heart.

Eyes, Hair, Skin and Nails

Good nutrition is also of vital importance to the health of eyes, hair, skin and nails - these are the first areas to suffer when we are feeling under the weather. A diet rich in antioxidants is particularly important for healthy skin and hair. Wassen have a number of products specifically formulated to help in these areas. In particular Silica-OK has been formulated to help maintain healthy hair, skin and nails. Visio-MAX helps maintain eye health.

General Health & Well-Being

A wide range of nutrients can be helpful in maintaining all round good health. Many people consider that an antioxidant (Selenium-ACE, Selene-Activ), Omega-3 Fish Oil or a basic multivitamin and mineral such as Genesis will address different aspects of this general requirement.

Pollen-B contains pollen, which is a natural substance containing a wide range of nutrients in minute quantities and is widely taken as a general tonic to help maintain health and vitality.