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The Swisse Women's Ultivite is a team player and not the catalyst for good health...

The Swisse 'CLED' (That's "Celebrate Life Every Day!") philosophy involves following these steps as much as you can;
> Take a Swisse Women's Ultivite during/straight after breakfast
> Exercise 3-4 times per week, even 1/2 hour brisk walks are good
> Consume fresh vegetables, fruits and fish for at least 70% of your meals, indulge occasionally if you wish
> Obtain adequate rest, minimum 6 hours per day
> Take time out to live and don't just exist. Be positive. Smile. Make others happy.
> Consult a Health Care Professional if symptoms of illness persist

Tri-Synergy is another reflection of the benchmark standards and extra benefits behind the Swisse Formulae...
Tri-Synergy defines 3 key advantages that differentiate the Swisse products to keep them at the forefront of medical research.

i) Tri-Clinical Potencies - the right combination with the right amount

Tri-clinical is the first of the Tri-synergy benefits. Swisse Men's and Women's Ultivite Formulae are some of the only products incorporating clinical potencies, based on the assessment of clinical studies - not theoretic RDA's/RDI's. Such clinical potencies have shown to be effective in delivering immediate and long term health benefits. The clinical potencies also work in synergy to promote the wellbeing and give you the desired results. Take vitamin C for example. It's a vital nutrient, however too much of it can deplete other important nutrients. Too much vitamin B1 may deplete vitamin B3. Conversely, too little of some nutrients is useless, and so on. The Swisse formulae ensure that you get the right combination with the right amount for peak performance and wellbeing.

ii) Tri-Matrix - redefining 'Maximum Absorption'

Tri-Matrix is the second of the Tri-synergy benefits. You are what you absorb and retain, not just what you eat (or ingest). Even if you're on the best diet in the world but have a sluggish digestive system or absorption disorders, you can still suffer from nutritional deficiencies. The biggest portion of most fruits and vegetables -up to 90% or more - is water and fibre. The balance is some of the most valuable vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These nutrients however are bonded to fibre molecules. Fibre cannot be absorbed and passes through the digestive system in totality. Those people with digestive and assimilative problems or people on high fibre diets may find that the fibre sometimes takes these nutrients with it, preventing their absorption. Swisse's Tri-matrix Formulae contain the pure nutrients in highly absorbable form that are quickly assimilated into the bloodstream. However, more than absorption is required.

It's about absorption and retention.

Absorption is the beginning to an end. Once absorbed, nutrients then need to be delivered to our cells and retained there for an adequate time for them to be utilised by the body for their therapeutic benefits. Otherwise they're almost useless. That's where Swisse's Tri-matrix Formulae also increases the bioavailability and retention factor (nutrient uptake and duration of use by the cells). This means that when you take the Swisse Formulae in the morning, you'll feel the benefits of stress relief, increased stamina and wellbeing throughout the day - not just 2 or 3 hours.

Natural Source, Standardised Extracts

Swisse also use natural source, standardized extract, water-soluble nutrients whenever possible. That allows us to guarantee a consistency in benchmark standards every time. Natural source also means better absorption, and retention, and can prevent toxicity. Take vitamin A for example. There are two main sources of vitamin A - the synthetic fat- soluble form and the more natural water-soluble provitamin called betacarotene (converted into vitamin A as per your body's needs). The synthetic form is cheaper but it can build up in the body and cause toxicity. The natural betacarotene (be careful, there is also synthetic betacarotene) absorbs better, and does not have the same toxic effects. So we use the natural form, although it's much more expensive. The same principle applies when it comes to herbal ingredients. Standardised herbal extracts are more expensive but they ensure consistency of active ingredients from batch to batch. So we incorporate the highest grade of standardised extracts - not the cheapest.

iii)Tri-nalysis

Tri-nalysis is the third of the Tri-synergy benefits. The Swisse Formula undergo some of the most rigid analytical testing procedures before they are approved for sale. Up to 200 different tests are conducted during the tree main stages - analysis of raw materials, manufacturing and finished product testing. Quality control procedures for the Swisse Formulae exceed the minimum requirements - because Swisse are obsessed with benchmark standards. If raw materials, manufacturing, or the finished product falls short of our benchmark standards, they're rejected. If they meet the benchmark standards, they're accepted. A simple Swisse rule that applies to everything we do from beginning to end. The Swisse formulae are developed around what's best for our wellbeing regardless of the cost. We research and develop the product and then price it rather than work to some commercial equation. Compare the Swisse Formulae and judge for yourself. With Tri-Synergy, Swisse sets another benchmark - Clinical Potencies, Tri-Matrix Absorption, and up to 200 QA (quality assurance) tests. Because we choose not to be conventional, and our consumers' health comes first - people come before profits!

Swisse Women's Ultivite is one of the world's only Multivitamin Antioxidant formulae that's scientifically validated. It has proven therapeutic benefits based on double blind, placebo controlled clinical studies... Based on over 20 years of research, Swisse Women's Ultivite Formula was developed to assist in peak performance and well-being. Swisse is an Australian company that's been dedicated solely to natural medicine research for over 50 years, and the Swisse brand is one of the most highly recommended. It's one of the No. 1 choices of consumers locally and globally desiring health and success. Swisse Women's Ultivite incorporates all the vitamins, minerals and herbs that are important to women's health, in a balance that's based on scientific validation. It also contains antioxidants and stamina nutrients like ginseng. The herbs may assist with improving stress adaptation, relieving stress, nervous tension, mild anxiety as well as symptoms of PMT (use only as directed and see your health care professional if symptoms persist). You see, one of the necessities for good health is to provide the body with all the important vitamins and minerals it requires to develop and function properly. One of the main reasons we may suffer from the symptoms of tiredness and general illness may be related to nutritional deficiencies. If you provide the body with the important nutrients necessary for wellbeing, in many cases you'll alleviate the problem. That's where the Swisse Women's Ultivite has been so successful.

The formula also contains a natural carotenoid complex incorporating betacarotene, alphacarotene, lutein, cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin to maximise the antioxidant effect. Antioxidants assist in protecting our body from harmful free-radical damage.

The Swisse Women's Ultivite is a once-a-day formula available in tablets and capsules for ease f swallowing, or those desiring half the standard dosage - which can still be much more potent and effective than some other popular brands on the market (with capsules, you take 2 per day). The Swisse formula contains effective, clinical potencies of many vital nutrients, so in most cases it's not necessary to take additional supplements. Most importantly, Swisse is a Tri-Synergy Formula and we'll talk about Tri-Synergy later on. However, we'd like to bring your attention to the fact that there are two Swisse Women's Ultivite formula. What's the key difference you ask? We'll explain this in point 2.

Swisse has developed low allergy formulae, wherever possible refraining from the use of ingredients that may trigger an allergic reaction... The formula does not contain preservatives, artificial colours or flavours. However, some people may have allergies to the most natural of foods. So if you experience discomfort from the use of any product, immediately speak with your health care professional.

More than ever before, both local and global scientific studies are showing men to have... Deficiencies or inadequacies in important vitamins and minerals including calcium, zinc and magnesium and vitamins such as A, B and C. These nutrients are vital for healthy functioning organs, skin and eyesight, strong bones, nervous system and general wellbeing. Long term deficiencies can cause poor health. Demanding work schedules and some lifestyle habits can also be punishing on the body and increase the need for vitamins and minerals. Even if you're on a 'balanced diet' you can still suffer from nutritional deficiencies due to a sluggish digestive system or assimilative disorders. Furthermore, a balanced diet may not always deliver the needed vitamins and minerals due to some food production, as well as farming and processing methods. Of course foods contain a broad range of micro & macronutrients, so it is always important to consume healthy foods, and fresh fruits and vegetables. However, scientific studies have proven that a good diet may no longer be good enough for optimum health and disease prevention. The world leading Journal of the American Medical Association (vol 287, no 23, 19 June 2002) recently published an article recommending that "all adults take one multivitamin daily".** This recommendation comes after the assessment of over 30 years of clinical studies from around the world.