Usana 給我們超出我們能想像的!

Dear夥伴家人, 前兩天與夥伴去談case, 遇到一位曾開過藥廠的老闆,問了我一個很專業的問題, 他說:錠狀的維他命或藥丸都是由粉狀製成錠劑的,但製成錠劑時需要有黏著的介質才能成型, 這個介質稱為"賦型劑“,但這個東西對身體不好, 如果Usana有這樣的成份,我就不會吃這樣的 產品! 因為我也沒聽過這個東西,但我相信華斯博士等團隊科學家一定有解決之道,所以當天晚上我 們正準備寫信給科學家詢問這個問題時,才發現公司真的超級用心,在UsanaToday首頁上方 的"幫助"欄點進去,點進“Ask the Scientists"後,左上方就有一個小框框,我們只打上"賦型劑"的 英文後按"Go",奇蹟就發生了! 我們的公司網站竟然立即跳出三頁很完整的賦型劑報告,首先,先跟我們分析什麼是賦型劑, 再來,他們很用心的將用於Usana產品的賦型劑一一列出,並說明該成份萃取自哪些天然植物,而用途是什麼都清楚說明,我當下只有"揪感心"可以形容自己的心情,也讓我對Usana的行政團 隊的細心用心佩服之至,我想,應該沒有其他公司做的到這點了!這樣專業的報告,也只有Usana 寫的出來,還願意這樣完整公佈載網站隨時供我們直銷商去查閱,我頓時覺得自己好像是某國 際知名大學的學生,正在寫研究論文,在學校的網站資料庫中找到我尋找很久重要資料那樣的 欣喜若狂! Usana真的給我們的遠超出我們想像的!! 我超級愛Usana啦!! 賦型劑資料放在專用檔案夾(文件區） 囉~ 傃碧

Usana牙膏為什麼不含氟?含有什麼成份?

 

Question:問題

Why is there no fluoride in the Natural Toothpaste? 為什麼USANA的天然牙膏不含氟

Answer:回答

Although there is substantial scientific evidence that fluoride is essential for the formation of strong teeth and bones, there remains considerable debate regarding its use beyond childhood. In addition, many communities already fluoridate the water supply. (Those who live in areas with unfluoridated water and wish to add fluoride to their regimen should discuss options with their dentist.)  雖然有研究証據顯示氟是形成健壯的牙齒及骨骼的重要成份，但除了使用在小孩身上外在一般人的使用還有爭議。除此之外，許多地區已在水源中加氟。 Because of other available options and due to the controversial nature of fluoride, we have chosen to provide a fluoride-free toothpaste that everyone in the family can safely use. 因為還有其它的選擇及對氟的爭議，我們選擇提供大家沒有氟的牙膏，使大家可以安全的使用。

 

 

 

Question:

What are the ingredients in the Natural Toothpaste and what do they do? 天然牙膏的成份是什麼，他們有什麼作用?

Answer:

Calcium Carbonate and Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) neutralize acids that are harmful to the teeth and gums. They also work - alongside Hydrated Silica - as abrasives to help scrub teeth clean. 碳酸鈣及重碳酸鈉會中和對牙齒及牙齦有害的酸性 Xylitol, Natural Flavor, Stevia and Sea Salt provide provide natural sweetening and flavor to the toothpaste. 木醣醇，天然香料，甜菊及海鹽提供牙膏天然的甜味及昋味 Vegetable Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate and Carageenan (Seaweed Extract) provide texture and stability to the toothpaste. 蔬菜甘油，月桂醯肌氨酸鈉，及鹿角菜萃取物提供牙膏的組織及穩定度 Titanium Dioxide is a natural mineral compound that provides color. 二氧化鈦是天然的礦物組成提供顏色 Poly C, Vitamin E and Green Tea Extract are antioxidants that may help promote healthy gums. Green Tea Extract also reduces the adhesion of plaque and bacteria to the teeth and gums. 維他命c、E及綠茶粹取物是抗氧化劑可幫助牙齦的健康。綠茶粹取物也可以減少牙齒及牙齦齒垢及細菌的形成 Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate assists in reducing the accumulation of tartar on the teeth. 焦磷酸鉀可減少牙垢在牙齒的形成

 

如果正值懷孕及授乳期間我可以服用優莎納營養品嗎?

Question:

Can I take USANA Nutritionals if I am pregnant or breast-feeding? 如果正值懷孕及授乳期間我可以服用優莎納營養品嗎? Usana科學家的回答

Answer:

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%. 直接使用基礎營養素是小孩出生前很好的維他命來源，因為它包含了適量的葉酸、鋅及其它對於準備懷孕及已經懷孕的女性重要的維他命，每天至少要包含400 mcg的葉酸。在正常每日量的基礎營養套裝中，每日的葉酸含量為1000mcg，如果媽媽在懷孕的初期幾個月中沒有攝取足量的葉酸，胎兒可能發展出神經管缺損(如脊椎柱裂等疾病)。研究顯示攝取至少400mcg的葉酸可以減少至少70%以上的發生率 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. 對女性來說在懷孕期間和醫生討論鐵質的補充是很重要的，而鐵是不包含在優莎納的基礎營養組合中。在懷孕期間女性每天應補充28-90 mg的鐵。 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.) 基礎營養組合使用胡蘿蔔素代替維他命A，沒有潛在毒性的問題(附代一提：基礎營養素內的胡蘿蔔素含量相當於一根胡蘿蔔的量) 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. 研究顯示必需脂肪酸對胎兒發展是很重要的。懷孕期間補充魚油是一個很好的方式。在補充額外或是不同的補充品時，可以和醫師討論，因為如此才可保護胎兒及母親的健康 READ VERY CAREFULLY - The following products, taken as directed, are strongly recommended for women who are pregnant or lactating: 懷孕期或哺乳期建議使用的產品 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:有個人需要時使用 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:醫師指示下使用 HealthPak 100 Proflavanol & Proflavanol 90 E-Prime Poly C Ginkgo-PS Visionex The following products are NOT generally for use by pregnant or lactating women: 不建議於懷孕期或哺乳期使用 CoQuinone 30  Hepasil DTX Procosa II PhytoEstrin Palmetto Plus

 

服用優莎納的營養補充品其營養成份較RDA建議的高會造成危險嗎?

科學家的回答

 

Can taking USANA supplements with nutrient amounts greater than the RDA be dangerous?

服用優莎納的營養補充品其營養成份較RDA建議的高會造成危險嗎?

 

Answer:

Toxicities of vitamins and minerals have been fairly well-studied, and USANA has considered this information in

維他命及礦物質的毒性已經被廣泛的研究了，而優莎納已將這些資訊考慮在所有的營養補充品中

the formulation of all of our supplements. Most vitamins have low toxicities, and for many no toxicity has ever

大多數的維他命過量都有低毒性，但大多數都沒有發現服用後有毒性的反應

been observed. Although some of the fat-soluble vitamins can be toxic at high doses, the amounts of vitamins and

雖然一些脂溶性的維他命在高劑量下會有毒性，但優莎納的維他命及礦物質並沒有接近有害的程度

 minerals in USANA supplements do not come close to harmful levels when taken as directed, even when typical

甚至加上實際飲食的攝取量也考慮進去

 dietary intakes are considered.

 

That said, it is important to note that USANA's products are designed as dietary "supplements;" they are not

因此，重要的是了解優莎納的產品是設計當成日常飲食的補充，它們並不是用來代替健康的飲食

 intended to replace a healthy diet. They are formulated to supplement your diet so that you get optimum

它們是用來補充你的日常飲食，使你能獲得最佳維他命及礦物質的量

amounts of both vitamins and minerals.

 

It is well-known that chronic intakes of vitamins and minerals well over the LOAEL (Lowest Observed Adverse

我們最好了解長期攝取超過LOAEL所建議量會造成健康的影響，但是在優莎納的產品中並沒有接近

Effect Level) can cause health problems, but the amounts of vitamins and minerals found in the USANA products LOAEL的規定量，我們的產品是設計用來增進人們的健康，不是造成傷害

do not come close to those levels. Our products are designed to enhance people's health, not be detrimental to it.

 

Additional information on this topic can be found at the following "Ask the Scientists" article:

 進一步的資訊可參考「為什麼我們要補充營養素」一文，網址如下http://obs.usana.com/UPLOADS/usana/2005/236/236-1_OHA.html

 

A good source of information on general vitamin and mineral safety is "Vitamin and Mineral Safety, 2nd Edition"

by John N. Hathcock, Ph.D. Council of Responsible Nutrition. 2004. Or, you can contact the Council for

一般的維他命及礦物質安全性可參考"Vitamin and Mineral Safety, 2nd Edition"一書網址如下

Responsible Nutrition directly at http://www.crnusa.org/

 

A side note: the amounts of vitamins and minerals used in our products are based on peer-reviewed scientific studies that showed definite results in helping with certain degenerative diseases. However, nutrional studies are ongoing and as the information changes we may adjust the dosages in our products. USANA remains fully committed to using the best information modern science has to offer.

另外要知道的：我們產品所使用的維他命及礦物質是基於科學研究中對抗特定退化性疾病的結果。然而營養的研究持續在進行我們也會調整產品中的劑量。優莎納承諾使用目前科學上提供最好的資訊在產品中。