Is there a genuine need for nutritional supplements and personal care products? Nutritional supplements are now an important addition to our diet. It has become increasingly difficult to obtain sufficient quantities of nutrients from food alone, especially anti-oxidants (vitamins and minerals). This is partly due to an increased demand by your body for these anti-oxidants and also as a result of depletion of nutrients in the food that we eat. The role of anti-oxidants in the body is to neutralise free radicals. Free radicals are created as a result of chemical reactions within the body (specifically respiration and digestion) and are highly volatile particles, which attack human cells. Over a period of time, constant bombardment of our cells by free radicals can lead to the development of degenerative conditions and diseases. Therefore, an optimal intake of vitamins and minerals can help to minimise free radical damage and assist in the fight again degenerative disease. Minerals also have many unique roles within our bodies, acting on cells, tissues and organs. All of our body processes depend on minerals to activate the enzymes, which perform bodily functions.
Our demand for vitamins and minerals is now greater than ever due to the increasingly toxic environment that we live in. Environmental pollutants, toxic chemicals in the water supply and higher levels of radiation from the sun contribute to our increased demand for anti-oxidants. In addition, stress, lack of sleep and poor food choices will also increase free radical activity. The food choices that we make today are often devoid of the essential vitamins and minerals that we require for our bodies to function properly. Conditions such as Obesity and Diabetes can also be caused by poor food choices. Typically, high calorific foods contribute to Obesity, but the role of high glycemic foods cannot be overlooked. High glycemic foods (high glycemic Index) are foods that sugar very quickly once inside your body, such as sweets, cakes and refined carbohydrates (white bread, white pasta, etc). These types of foods cause rapid increases in blood sugar levels. As blood sugar levels drop, you will experiences a lack of energy and cravings for high glycemic foods (carbohydrate cravings). If you regularly succumb to your cravings, this will increase your calorific intake. Over a period of time your body becomes unable to adjust to dramatic fluctuations in blood sugar levels, which can in turn lead to the onset of type II Diabetes.
If you have weight management goals or concerns about diabetes, then low glycemic, nutritionally balanced meal replacements and healthy snacking options can offer you a solution. Personal care products range from shower gels, shampoos and toothpastes to skincare and cosmetic products. Many of these types of products are necessary for basic hygiene and others are necessary in order to repair and protect the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body and is bombarded by free radicals from both the outside and the inside, on a daily basis. It is just as important for us to look after our skin, as it is all other organs of our bodies. Care must be taken when selecting products, as chemical preservatives can irritate or even damage the skin. How are Usana's products different and what makes them preferable to any other company's products? Most companies manufacture nutritional supplements and personal care products to food grade standards. Providing food grade standards are met, a company can legally distribute and sell their products. Usana voluntarily manufacture all of their products to pharmaceutical grade standards. There are a small number of companies that claim to manufacture products to pharmaceutical standards, but even fewer who have received independent certification. Usana sets the standard for excellence in dietary supplement manufacture and has received certification for adherence to pharmaceutical standard Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) from NSF International. In addition, Usana is committed to the highest standards of product design and manufacture, which is why they guarantee the potency of every product. They track every detail of product manufacture, from the verification of raw materials to final testing of finished products. Therefore, you can have confidence in the potency and overall quality of Usana Products. NSF international has also independently verified the potency of a number of Usana's products.
Usana's products have approval from a number of athletes and sports people around the world. Usana recognises that trust is a major issue for athletes who participate in competition. Taking contaminated nutritional supplements can place them at risk of testing positive for a banned substance. Broadly publicised allegations of contaminants in supplements led many top athletes to wonder if taking supplements would jeopardise their future ability to qualify for competition. Usana is the first nutritional supplements company to assume their portion of the liability that a banned substance contamination would create. Usana offers a solution to athletes through their Athlete Guarantee Program. Just one example of such sports people are players from the Women's Tennis association. As the official supplement supplier for the Sony Ericsson WTA tour, many of the world's leading female tennis players now trust their health to Usana.
Six of Usana's products are listed in the 2007 edition of the 'Physician's Desk Reference' (PDR) and have been listed since 2000. The PDR is used as a reference tool by doctors needing an accurate overview of prescription and non-prescription pharmaceutical products. Usana's products feature in this publication due to their adherence to US guidelines for potency and uniformity and because they are manufactured according to pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Please click on the link below to watch a short video clip providing testimonials of Usana's products from a number of registered physicians (1 minute):
Physician's testimonials of Usana's Products
What are the 4 different Usana product ranges and how can one expect to benefit from using them? The cornerstone product of the Usana nutritional system is the Essentials. The Usana Essentials contain advanced levels of essential vitamins and minerals that the human body requires on a daily basis. Providing your body with optimum levels of vitamins and minerals may boost your immune system, increase your energy levels and reduce oxidative stress on your cells by neutralising free radicals. These are products that everyone can benefit from incorporating into their health regime, with specific ranges for children, teenagers and adults alike. There are many different multivitamin and multimineral products available and quality can vary dramatically. In an independent review of over 1500 products, Usana received a top 5-star rating and a gold medal of achievement in the 'Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements' 4th Edition.
Usana's products and the Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements have featured on an Australian news station. This video highlights the quality of the Usana Essentials and explains the relevance of the Comparative Guide (5 minutes): (Please note that the video describes the 1st edition of the Comparative Guide, where only 100 products were reviewed. In the 4th edition, over 1500 products were reviewed)
Usana Features on Australian TV Channel
The second Usana product range is the Optimizers. The Optimizers are a mix and match range of products, which you should use in addition to your Usana Essentials. Usana understands that each of us has a unique health profile and unique nutritional needs. The Optimizers enable you to customize your nutritional program to meet your individual needs. Usana Optimizers are grouped into categories according to their primary benefit. You will find Optimizers that support cardiovascular health, skeletal / structural health and digestive health. The most recent addition to Usana's nutritional products is the Usana MyHealthpak. With the MyHealthpak you can design and customise your own selection of Essentials and Optimizers into a convenient AM and PM pack. This is an innovative new product and is unique to Usana.
The third range is the Macro-optimizers. This range consists of low glycemic meal replacements and healthy snacking options. These products are ideal if you are looking to lose or manage your weight, if you are diabetic, or if you are a health conscious person who is always 'on the go'. Usana have a Reset programme, which consists of 3 stages. It is designed to encourage anyone to begin a healthy eating regime, by reducing carbohydrate cravings and introducing low glycemic foods. The 3 stages of Reset are: Stage 1 - Reset 5 Day High Fibre Cleanse The Reset 5 day high fibre cleanse consists of meal replacement shakes, healthy snacking bars and essential vitamins and minerals in AM and PM packs. The goal is to reduce your cravings for high glycemic foods and stabilise your blood sugar levels. The average weight loss during the 5 days is approximately 4.5 pounds. Stage 2 - Transform Phase During the Transform phase you will begin to reintroduce low glycemic whole foods in conjunction with meal replacements and healthy snacks. During the transform phase the goal is to make healthy eating habits a way of life. You can continue with transform until you achieve your ideal weight or body composition. Stage 3 - Maintain Phase The Maintain Phase is the healthy regimen you will follow for the long-term. You should integrate Usana products with low glycemic foods in order to maintain your weight and improved health status. Click on the link below to see what Usana's customers are saying about the Reset programme and how it has impacted on their health (4 minutes):
Usana Reset Programme Testimonials
The fourth and final Usana product range is the Sensé Skincare and personal care products. This particular range focuses on cellular nutrition for the skin, utilising the newest technologies available. All of the Sensé pharmaceutical-grade products are thoroughly tested by dermatologists, allergists, and ophthalmologists to ensure quality and safety. Sensé products contain powerful ingredients that are clinically proven to nourish, revive, and refine the skin as they help defend against free radicals and oxidative stress. Sensé has revolutionized the science of skin care with groundbreaking, self-preserving technology. For years, scientists have worked to find an alternative to parabens, the traditional preservative used in beauty and skin-care products. After nearly ten years of research, Usana found the answer in a unique, U.S. patented blend of botanicals, antioxidants, and active ingredients that keep every Sensé product fresh without the need for parabens. Sensé represents the next generation of skin and body care. Please watch the short video below for a complete Sensé product overview (7 minutes):
Dermatologist's Testimonies of Usana Sense Products
If you would like to learn more about a specific Usana product or range, then please visit our Usana online store. You may also purchase products as part of our preferred customer programme:
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