Vitamin C preparations: Are they all the same?
Lau Hui Ling PhD, MPharm, RPh While there is no difference in terms of the absorption and bioavailability between natural and synthetic vitamin C, the type of formulation or dosage form in which the vitamin C is delivered to the body may affect its absorption from your gastrointestinal tract into your blood stream. Vitamin C is available as […]
Natural and synthetic vitamin C supplements: Are they different?
Lau Hui Ling PhD, MPharm, RPh Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) is a vital water-soluble micronutrient which is known to have antioxidant properties that can aid in maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, immune system, soft tissues and wound healing. A healthy, non-smoking adult requires approximately 75 – 90 mg (more in smoking adults) of […]
The long term silent complications of poorly managed diabetes
Jason Loo Siau EePhD, MPharm, RPh Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the world, and is becoming increasingly prevalent due to our sedentary lifestyles and eating habits. As most people already know, diabetes results in having high blood sugar, and is caused by either your body being unable to produce enough insulin […]
Are statins safe?
Jason Loo Siau EePhd, MPharm, RPh A few years ago, a video went viral on social media, urging people to stop using cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins (e.g. simvastatin – Zocor®, atorvastatin – Lipitor® and rosuvastatin – Crestor®) to prevent their liver and muscles from being damaged. While the video was ultimately proven to be a […]