| Why has Wellwoman® Active been developed? |
| Wellwoman® Active is specially formulated to help sustain energy release in woman with hectic and busy lifestyles. The formula includes the special prebiotic fibre inulin, which promotes gut health, plus a comprehensive combination of nutrients to help maintain general wellbeing, immune system and overall vitality. [Top] |
| Who can benefit from Wellwoman Active? |
| Wellwoman® Active is suitable for women of all ages who want optimum energy levels as well as a healthy digestive and immune system. Wellwoman Active gives a helping hand to your body’s normal cleansing process. It combines natural mixed carotenoids and antioxidants to help protect the body against free radicals generated by exercise and the stresses of a busy lifestyle. Wellwoman® Active is also specially beneficial for individuals who do not consume a nutritionally balanced diet, as a separate multivitamin is not necessary. [Top] |
| When is Wellwoman® Active recommended? |
| Wellwoman® Active is designed for everyday use, to help maintain health and energy release. Ideal for executives, athletes or those with particularly hectic or demanding lifestyles. With the added benefits of Inulin Prebiotic which encourages the growth of ‘good’ bacteria in the digestive tract. [Top] |
| Why has Prebiotic Inulin been included in the Wellwoman Active formula? |
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Inulin is a prebiotic fibre which encourages the growth of good bacteria
in the digestive tract, maintaining health of the gut, immune system and
general wellbeing.
Prebiotics are types of carbohydrates that cannot be digested in the
small intestine: they reach the colon where they provide an energy
source selectively used by good bacteria already present in the gut to
grow and multiply in number. In this way, the healthier bacteria in the
colonic microflora are given a competitive advantage over other types of
less helpful bacteria present. [Top] |
| Can Wellwoman® Active be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding? |
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During pregnancy, we would recommend a multivitamin supplement specially
formulated for pregnancy, such as Vitabiotics Pregnacare®. Pregnacare®
contains a careful combination of 16 vitamins and minerals, specially
developed for use from before conception, throughout the whole of
pregnancy, and also whilst breast-feeding. Pregnacare® is recommended as
soon as you start trying for a baby. However, there is no problem if you
become pregnant whilst taking Wellwoman® Active, since it
contains the recommended level of 400 µg folic acid, and vitamin B12,
which play an important role in the development of the unborn baby,
before you even know you are pregnant.[Top] |
| Can Wellwoman® Active be used simultaneously with medications? |
| Generally, Wellwoman® Active may be used alongside medications, because it contains only moderate levels of vitamins and minerals, and is free from any drugs or hormones. Wellwoman® Active may also be used alongside the contraceptive pill. For specific advice on taking Wellwoman® Active with medicines, we recommend that you contact your doctor or pharmacist first.[Top] |
| How many tablets does one pack of
Wellwoman® Active Prebiotic contain? |
| Wellwoman Active Prebiotic contains 30 tablets per pack. It is
recommended to take two tablets per day.[Top] |
| How and when should Wellwoman® Active be used? |
| Two tablets per day is recommended with or immediately after your main meal. Swallow with a full glass of water or a cold drink, without chewing. Taking the tablets with a large meal maximises the absorption of the nutrients, and can reduce nausea, which is sometimes experienced if multivitamins are taken on an empty stomach. Wellwoman® Active should only be taken on a full stomach. Always ensure that Wellwoman®
Active is taken with plenty of liquid to wash the capsule down, and not tea or coffee, as this may cause the capsule to disintegrate too early.[Top] |
| Are there any undesired effects whilst taking Wellwoman® Active? |
| Wellwoman® Active has no known side effects when taken as directed. Do not exceed the recommended capsule intake. In case of overdose, seek medical advice immediately. [Top] |
| What are the active ingredients? |
| Wellwoman® Active contains the following active ingredients per capsule: Inulin 1000 mg; Citrus Bioflavonoid Extract 10 mg; Co-Q10 2 mg; L-Carnitine 30 mg; Natural Mixed Carotenoids 2 mg; PABA 30 mg; Vitamin D (as D3 200 IU) 5 mcg; Vitamin E (Natural Source) 30 mg –TE; Vitamin C 60 mg; Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 10 mg; Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 5 mg; Niacin (Vitamin B3) 36 mg NE; Vitamin B6 10 mg; Folacin (Folic Acid) 400 mcg; Vitamin B12 20 mcg; Biotin 50 mcg; Pantothenic Acid 6 mg; Iron 14mg; Magnesium 100 mg; Zinc 15 mg; Vitamin K 90 mcg; Manganese 2.5 mg; Copper 1500 mcg; Selenium 100 mcg; Chromium 50 mcg. [Top] |
| How long does it take to experience any benefit? |
| Results vary amongst individuals, but in most cases, we would expect the beneficial effects of the vitamins and minerals in Wellwoman® Active to build over several weeks, with noticeable results in one to three months. There is no maximum length of time over which Wellwoman® Active may be used. A regular intake is recommended. [Top] |
| Is Wellwoman® Active recommended with any other Vitabiotics product(s)? |
| Calcium is an essential mineral, important for maintenance of strong, healthy bones. However, it has not been included in the Wellwoman® Active formula, since it is not possible to include the right amount in one small capsule, and secondly, calcium is known to inhibit the absorption of iron and trace elements. Rather than including just a token amount of calcium, Wellwoman® Active has therefore been designed so that it can be used with Vitabiotics' Osteocare® tablets or liquid. For best results, we recommend they be taken at separate times of the day, at least an hour apart.[Top] |