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Excellence awards received in Asia Pacific
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that our bodies need in small amounts to function. However, one in every three individuals globally suffer from what is known as hidden hunger, or micronutrient deficiencies. In Asia Pacific, only 33 percent of consumers are very knowledgeable about the health benefits of vitamins and supplements. Four in five said they would like to know more about these benefits. This is where HCPs can step in to reinforce the importance of micronutrients and thoughtful consumption to their patients and illustrate the various ways a healthy diet and supplementation can boost general immunity, health, and physical fitness. It helps to consider a multi-faceted approach to wellness – targeted nutrition to support the organs, sleep, and mood – all contributing to an individual’s overall well-being. Consumers can also consult with their HCPs to accurately incorporate supplementation in their daily nutritional regimen. This kind of patient-doctor transparency is critical in helping to support favorable clinical outcomes.
Headlines are buzzing with the excitement of drugs known as GLP-1 agonists and now GIP receptor agonists. It is expected that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon designate Mounjaro, to join Wegovy and Ozempic as the latest diabetes medication approved for treating weight loss. As these drugs enter the market more questions arise about safety and who exactly should be using them. These drugs have been a game changer for some people facing chronic and severe obesity who were unsuccessful in losing weight previously. I have heard the stories of countless numbers of individuals who have improved their health, beginning with a change in their mindset about their ability to make a change, followed by a program that then helped them lose the weight. No injections needed. Yet, globally, the health of many continues to decrease as their body fat continues to increase; so it’s no wonder why there is so much excitement for a medical prescription approach to weight loss.
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weight loss, and the rest of us
Prescription diet aides,
by Kent L. Bradley, M.D., MBA, MPH, Chief Health and Nutrition Officer, Herbalife
Now more than ever, there has been an urgent call to strengthen mental health systems. In this light, both HCPs and consumers should place greater emphasis on the importance of countering mental stress and other psychological illnesses. HCPs can make a conscious effort to engage with their patients and evaluate their mental wellness during consultations. In the meantime, people should be encouraged to reach out for help when they feel their mental health is being compromised. Community support also makes a big difference. Joining a support group with those with similar wellness goals or life stages can help individuals feel motivated in their personal journey.
Technology and social media also play important roles in healthy active living. In a Herbalife Nutrition Health Inertia survey, one in two respondents used technology tools to support their healthy living regimens. This included fitness classes and videos, fitness trackers, fitness and workout apps, and nutrition apps. Some also found that social media had a positive influence on their mental health, and cited factors - such as reading light-hearted content and inspirational posts from social media influencers - as having a positive effect on their psyche.
Getting solid information about the company’s governance, management team, and a group of advisors in public domains can establish an initial level of credibility.
Leadership
Look for the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), product guarantee, third-party verifications, and certificates (such as ISO 17025 or NSF). The level of scientific and medical experts employed can also be reviewed.
Quality Standards
Keeping abreast with news on food and nutritional standards to make more informed purchase decisions. Some examples of credible information sources in the region include those from GERMAS in Indonesia, the Korean Nutrition Society, the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM), the International Life Sciences Institute in Taiwan, and the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in Vietnam.
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The Health Impact of
Nudges, Influence and Community
Herbalife Nutrition APAC Health Inertia Survey 2021, conducted with 5,500 consumers from Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
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Quality sleep is essential to our overall wellbeing. Without adequate sleep, you can’t maintain the pathways in your brain that let you learn and create new memories, and it’s harder to concentrate and respond quickly. Poor-quality sleep increases the risk of disorders1, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity. In fact, inadequate sleep has been shown to lead to low energy and fatigue during the day which can lead to overeating and weight gain. Sleep is integral to our circadian rhythm, which is made up of over 100 internal biological clocks synchronized with environmental cues (such as light and temperature) and typically coincides with the sun’s cycle, which causes sleepiness at night and wakefulness in the morning.
by Dr David Heber, M.D., PhD, FACP, FASN, Chairman, Herbalife Nutrition Institute
With the added threat of Covid-19 related cardiovascular risks, an active lifestyle is even more important. By advocating an active lifestyle with the right nutrition, HCPs can change the way people manage their vascular health. Medical facts and health resources need to be conveyed to the public in an easy-to-understand manner. Caregivers can also identify people who are at a higher risk by looking at their parameters such as lifestyle, food habits, the existence of heart problems, diabetes, and the individual as well as family health history.
Role of Healthcare Professionals
Driving Self-advocacy
The ideal calorie intake for heart health comprises 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein, and 30 percent healthy fats. This can be combined with 25 grams of fiber and adequate hydration – around eight glasses of water per day. A dietary pattern of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains provides a good daily dose of vitamins and minerals. Other natural molecules such as omega-3 fatty acids, nitric oxides, and flavanols also have beneficial effects on vascular health:
Flavanols
Nitric Oxide
Omega-3
Our General Nutrition Philosophy
People with existing or potential vascular risks should note these tips on the right kind and duration of exercise. For instance, the American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes or more of moderate-intensity aerobic workouts or 75 minutes of intense aerobic exercises per week. The benefits of exercise are numerous such as lowering blood pressure, strengthening muscles leading to superior oxygenation, and weight and stress management. It is also crucial to complement these exercises with adequate nutrition and food intake.
Get Your Heart Active
Multi-sector collaborations can also go hand in hand with ongoing efforts to raise public education. For example, Herbalife Nutrition has collaborated with various government bodies and nutrition organizations. In Indonesia, the company’s partnership with GERMAS, a government organization under the Ministry of Health, has aided the dissemination of information from GERMAS’ many public health campaigns to local consumers. This was carried out with the help of Herbalife Nutrition’s extensive distributor networks.
The identification of Covid-19 as a contributor to vascular diseases has raised a new area of concern. However, these risks can be mitigated. It starts with enabling wider access to accurate and proper information about the causes of vascular diseases, and the adoption of more prevention measures like balanced nutrition and active lifestyle habits.
Steps to Vascular Wellness
Footnotes
https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/sleep.htm
Reducing environmental triggers that interfere with sleep is key to reset the circadian rhythm. Some helpful strategies include setting a consistent sleeping and waking times, avoiding daytime naps, and exercising in the day. There is also a method called the restricting sleep strategy, which aims to decrease the actual amount of time spent in bed to establish and maintain a healthy circadian rhythm.
Improving circadian health
What you eat and when you eat can have a big impact on the quality and length of your sleep. For example:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5894963/
Exercise and gut health
By Dana Ryan, Ph.D., MA, MBA, Director, Sports Performance, Nutrition and Education, Herbalife
Protein is one of the three types of macronutrients that we consume from our diet, other than fat and carbohydrate. It is made up of 20 amino acids that bind together in various combinations to form different types of protein that serve diverse functions in our body. These functions include:
Immunity against infections (antibodies)
What is Protein?
While there are multiple ways to improve an individual’s sports performance, a focus on gut health can be incredibly beneficial too. The internal environment of our gut is as important if not more than our external environment. Not only has the health of our internal environment, or microbiome, been associated with physical health but mental health as well.
Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet and has also been shown to be beneficial for healthy weight management. To promote weight loss, it is important to pay attention to the type and quality of protein consumed.
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How the microbiome affects athletic performance
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Dementia
Everyone has memory blips from time to time. As we age, these kinds of slip-ups may happen more often. There are 3 natural stages of brain aging:
Around the entire world, more people are living longer lives. According to the United Nations Population Division¹, life expectancy at birth is expected to rise to 77.3 globally and nearly 80 years in Asia. When we think about aging, we often think of our skin, bone, lungs, or heart health. But what about our brain — arguably one of the most important organs in the human body?Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. As we understand brain development and aging, interesting questions spring up: How do we maintain cognitive function throughout life? What can we do to protect cognitive health as we age?
Brain aging throughout life stages
Brain aging is inevitable to some extent, and it affects everyone differently based on genetics, lifestyle, and the environment. A growing body of evidence suggests that people who experience the least decline in cognition and memory share a certain healthy and active lifestyle.Moreover, populations with extreme longevity, where many people live for 100 years or more, have a few traits in common: a diet with plenty of antioxidant fruits and vegetables, healthy grains, and protein, as well as regular physical activity³, and strong social networks⁴.
How can we protect brain health?
https://www.mhconn.org/nutrition/protein-and-mental-health/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-protein-can-help-you-lose-weight#TOC_TITLE_HDR_8
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Entrepreneurship Trends in Asia Pacific
Entrepreneurship is a growing trend in this region, especially among the younger generation. Watch this video for the top reasons people are pursuing the entrepreneurial path, challenges faced, and key building blocks to success (based on insights from Herbalife Nutrition’s APAC Entrepreneurship Surveys between 2019-2022).
Protein for Weight Loss
By Dr Gary Small, M.D., Member, Nutrition Advisory Board, Herbalife
Around the entire world, more people are living longer lives. According to the United Nations Population Division¹, life expectancy at birth is expected to rise to 77.3 globally and nearly 80 years in Asia. When we think about aging, we often think of our skin, bone, lungs, or heart health. But what about our brain — arguably one of the most important organs in the human body? Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. As we understand brain development and aging, interesting questions spring up: How do we maintain cognitive function throughout life? What can we do to protect cognitive health as we age?
Every year, more consumers are recognizing the many benefits of higher protein intake. According to a study by Harvard Health, people who consumed more grams of protein at breakfast had lower blood sugar levels and were more satiated during the day than those who consumed less protein. Vegetarians and vegans will need more plant-based protein sources, which not only include traditional sources such as beans and nuts, but also mixtures of different plant proteins. Soy protein is one of the highest quality plant-based protein, but blending a variety of sources such as quinoa, sesame, and peas can increase protein quality tremendously. Protein pacing is another trend gaining popularity. Practitioners take protein up to five times a day to reach their personal goals. Similarly, many people are getting their body composition measured to calculate their total protein needs for the day.
Trend 1 High Protein Diets and Protein Pacing
When it comes to brain aging, we should consider 4 distinct aspects: 1. Memory 2. Mood 3. Attention 4. Cognition In the industry of supplements in general, consumers tend to look for a single-supplement solution, rather than a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach. To deal with these four factors, the public needs an integrated program that combines diet, supplements, and exercise. In her TED Talk, neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains how exercise improves mood, attention, and memory, providing both immediate and long-term benefits to brain health. Her research shows that physical activity has transformative effects on the hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex, ultimately protecting the brain against neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. As an additional note, abdominal fat and a high-fat diet filled with Omega 6 fatty acids contribute to brain inflammation. According to the Society of Neuroscience, a high number of people with dementia also have coexisting heart disease. While more research is needed, these initial findings are promising and indicate the positive influence nutrition and exercise can have on how we age.
Trend 2 Opportunities in Brain Health
Body shaping is a growing trend amongst people aged 35 to 44. More and more men and women are opting for natural ways to reshape their bodies – primarily through diet and exercise. One reason is the shift in perspectives over body image. For example, according to a meta-analysis done by the American Psychological in 2016, women are becoming more accepting of their bodies. Based on the study, dissatisfaction over their bodies has decreased over a 31-year period. As more people focus on their health and their individual body shape – instead of simply aiming to be skinny or thin – body shaping workouts will grow in popularity.
Trend 3 Body Shaping Workouts
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AWARDS
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2022 National Sustainability Management Conference (quality innovation category) for six consecutive years
THAILAND
Recognition pin from The Heart Foundation by H.R.H Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
VIETNAM
2022 Golden Dragon Award (top nutrition supplement category)
Excellence Awards Received in Asia-Pacific
NEWS
Plant-based diet: Good for you and the environment
New Straits Times, May 2022 By Dr. Luigi Gratton, M.D., MPH Vice President of Training, Herbalife Nutrition
Business Today, June 2022 By Stephen Conchie, Regional President, Asia Pacific and China, Herbalife Nutrition
Improving employee well-being in a hybrid work environment
7 hours of physical activity a week reduces risk of early death by 40 percent
Tribunnews, July 2022 By Dr Rimbawan, Ph.D, Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board Member
Scientific nutrition for a healthier Vietnam
By Suc Khoe Doi Song, July 2022
Positive mindset and behavioral change important for diabetes patients
The Active Age, January 2022
By Dr Alex Teo, Ph.D, Regional Director, Research & Development and Scientific Affairs, Asia Pacific, Herbalife Nutrition
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