What Supplement Is Right For You And Your Family?

The cornerstone of a healthy body is proper nutrition and daily exercise. However, there are circumstances where these may not be enough: as we age, our capability to process nutrients change as our bodies react to stress, lifestyle choices and even life-changing milestones like childbirth. Thankfully, supplements help compensate for nutrients we can’t process or require more of. Here are some supplements that make a difference at various stages of life:

Pregnancy changes the way the mother’s body utilizes its nutrients. Aside from that, mothers also need to make sure that the baby in their womb gets the proper nutrients they need to develop into strong, smart children.

Pregnancy requires mothers to keep up their supply of fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA), which are responsible for the development of a baby’s brain, eyes and central nervous systems. DHA and AA are supplied by Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, which can be found from a variety of fish, vegetables, and seeds. However, dietary restrictions can hinder a mother’s adequate intake of these foods, considering that pregnancies are also prone to other complications such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney problems.

According to a study published in 2012, mothers who supplement their DHA before and during pregnancy help their babies resist eczema and egg allergies. When it comes to making sure that you and your baby are covered nutritionally, consult your doctor about using supplements like Efamol Efanatal Domino (30). The fish oil formula in Efamol Efanatal Domino (30) is scientifically proven to help in the baby’s development and keeps the mother’s supply of DHA high and ready.

While life is much easier as kids, we cannot deny that school is very demanding for our children. Often, piling school work requires sacrificing a good sleep schedule, proper diet and exercise, all things important to help their still-developing brains. Sometimes, inadequate sleep, nutrition and physical activities bring behavioural problems as our kids struggle to keep up with daily life.

Giving them a leg up on concentration, memorization and a stronger immune system help ease some of the pressure. Supplements improved with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and gamma linolenic acid (GLA), like the Efamol Efalex Brain Formula Liquid, can boost your child’s brain and eye functions and even aid in becoming mentally and emotionally healthy. Omega-3 and 6 are scientifically proven to impact mental health and behavioural conditions like ADHD, as discussed in a study published in the Global Health Journal.

Problems with concentration and memory are not limited to school children: often, working adults are even more exposed to stress, societal pressure and real-world problems. Compounded with lifestyle choices like drinking alcohol and late nights, it’s easier for adult bodies to break down and lose their natural defences. Taking supplements that can address the lack of essential fatty acids in our bodies can help offset some of the damage.

For working adults, the Efamol Efalex Brain Formula capsules are easy to take with any meal. Its special formula combines the Omega-6-rich evening primrose oil with fish oil filled with heart-healthy Omega-3 nutrients, to protect the heart from cardiovascular disease and improve memory and concentration at work or at home.

There are many things inconvenient about menopause, but hot flashes are right up there as one of the most uncomfortable. The sudden feeling of heat coming from inside the body is disruptive not only physically but socially as well. For some women, severe and frequent hot flashes affect their lives and moods greatly.

Studies have shown that a daily intake of 500mg of evening primrose oil (EPO) aids in reducing the severity and frequency of hot flashes. At the same time, EPO is also said to reduce painful PMS and breast pain linked to periods. However, not all EPO is produced the same way. You have to make sure that you’re getting the right quantity AND quality of GLAs extracted from the EPO seeds. In Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil, the fatty acids are extracted from a specially cultivated evening primrose seed that yields 33% more GLA.

Because of this, the Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil is more effective in maintaining hormonal balance, and its added Vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative stress that cause dry skin and wrinkles. Together with Vitamin E, the GLA present in the Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil is great for overall skin health, great in countering acne and for eczema prevention and treatment.

Older people contend with a lot of health problems as their bodies start the natural downturn. By your 50s, your cells are breaking down at a rate faster than your body can build, which leads to a less active lifestyle and problems with memory and nerve functions. A good, healthy diet and non-sedentary lifestyle of course help, but often, even healthy habits need a boost.

Gingko Balboa is known to improve memory and partnered with important Omega-3 nutrients, it can give new life to elder family members. Omega-3 is famously good for the heart, but did you know that it is also important for proper brain function? The nutrients that the body makes from Omega-3 fatty acids are vital building blocks for the brain, allowing nerves to smoothly communicate. Efamol Efalex Active 50+ makes use of only the quality Omega-3-rich fish oil with Gingko Balboa, folic acid and Vitamin B12 to create a supplement that helps bring the brain to its peak performance.

While supplements are not magical pills that can rid you of any illness, they greatly help in maintaining a healthy and active body. Together with daily exercise and proper nutrition, supplements can create a great difference in your life.

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3 Farzaneh, F., Fatehi, S., Sohrabi, MR. et al. The effect of oral evening primrose oil on menopausal hot flashes: a randomized clinical trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet 288, 1075–1079 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-013-2852-6