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What is Appeton Multivitamins
Lysine Tablets? |
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Appeton Multivitamins
Lysine Tables is a dietary supplement that contains not only
lysine but other vitamins as well, such as vitamin A, D3,
E, C, B1, B2, B6, nicotinamide and D-panthenol. This will
help your kids improve their appetite and promote healthy
growth. Plus, they will be able to meet the required intake
of daily vitamins. |
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How are the appearance and taste
of the tablets? |
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The tablets are shaped like stars
and have light cherry red colour, with a fruity flavour. |
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What type of packaging is Appeton
Multivitamins Lysine Tablets available in? |
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Appeton Multivitamins Lysine Tables
is available in amber glass bottles containing 60 tablets each.
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Is Appeton Multivitamins Lysine Tablets
'Halal'? |
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In general,
there is no "Halal" certificate granted for any
pharmaceutical products. Appeton Multivitamins Lysine Tables
does not contain ingredient with animal origin or alcohol.
Therefore, consumption by Muslims is not an issue. |
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At what age can a child start taking
this lysine tablets, and what is the dosage? |
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You can start
giving your kids Appeton Multivitamins Lysine Tables as early
as 1 year, depending on the capability of your child to suck
and chew. It is recommended to take 1-3 tablets daily or as
directed by physician. |
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When is the
best time to take Appeton Multivitamins Lysine Tablets, before
or after meals? |
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There is no
ideal time to take this supplement. But preferably make it
a habit to take Appeton Multivitamins Lysine Tables after
meals. This is to make sure that you remember taking it everyday. |
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Can children
taking other supplements such as vitamin C, multivitamin,
etc still take Appeton Multivitamins Lysine Tablets? Will
there be any overdose problems? |
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Appeton Multivitamins
Lysine Tables contains not only lysine but other essential
vitamins as well. Therefore it is unnecessary to take other
supplements. Consult your physician or pharmacist if you would
like to take other supplements. Remember to also take into
account the vitamins from daily food intake. |
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What are the side effects of Appeton
Multivitamins Lysine Tablets? |
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Appeton Multivitamins
Lysine Tables is usually well tolerated and exerts no side
effects if taken in the recommended dosage. However, caution
must be taken in those with hypersensitivity to any of the
active ingredients. |
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Why is there no improvement in my
child's appetite? What could be the problem? |
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No two children
are alike. Therefore the effectiveness of Appeton with Lysine
Tablets varies. Some show results immediately, others take
longer and some not at all. But this could also due to other
health problems. Consult your physician if this happened.
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Can my child continue taking Appeton
Multivitamins Lysine Tablets after his appetite increases? |
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Of course,
as lysine has other benefits as well (see below). Besides
lysine, Appeton Multivitamins Lysine Tables contains other
vitamins too. |
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What is lysine? |
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Lysine is an
essential amino acid as it cannot be synthesised in the body
and therefore must be obtained from our diet. Lysine has many
functions in the body because it is incorporated into many
proteins, which are used by the body for a variety of purposes.
No RDA limits have been established. |
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How can lysine increase appetite? |
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Evidence has
shown that taking lysine with other vitamins helps to boost
appetite in most children. |
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What are good sources of lysine? |
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Lysine is found
most in protein food sources, such as meat, dairy products
and legumes. However, it is not readily available to the body
in the form of grain cereals or peanuts, as it is in meat
and dairy products. |
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Will lysine in food be destroyed
during cooking? |
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Cooking, baking
and deep-freezing will reduce the lysine content in food.
Thus the need for supplementation. |
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How much lysine do we need daily?
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There is no
official recommended dietary allowance for lysine. FAO/WHO/UNU
(1985) proposed that lysine requirement be 12mg/kg/d. Several
study revealed that the FAO/WHO/UNU lysine requirement is
insufficient to maintain lysine homeostasis in healthy adults.
Instead, a mean lysine requirement value of 30mg/kg/d is more
appropriate. |
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Who are at risk of lysine deficiency? |
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Lysine is often
deficient in the diets of strict vegetarians (those that exclude
eggs and dairy products). Athletes involved in frequent vigorous
exercise also have an increased need for essential amino acids
although most diets are able meet this additional demand.
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Does lysine really help children
grow taller? |
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Numerous studies in Japan have revealed
the importance of lysine in promoting physical development in
children. A study conducted in Japan has proved it by giving
a supplement containing 0.5g L-lysine HCl everyday to a group
of children. At the end of the test, the average height and
weight of the children with L-lysine supplement were recorded
higher than those who did not take it. |
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Does lysine help in the prevention
of osteoporosis? |
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A study indicated
that L-lysine could enhance intestinal calcium absorption
and improve renal conservation of the absorbed calcium. These
combined effects may contribute to a positive calcium balance,
thus suggesting a potential usefulness of L-lysine supplements
for both preventive and therapeutic interventions in osteoporosis.
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Can my child continue taking Appeton
Multivitamins Lysine when he fell sick and take other medicine?
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Of course,
as Appeton with Lysine contains other essential vitamins.
Thus Appeton with Lysine can provide multivitamin to your
child during this period and help to build immune system.
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My son is 1
year old, should he take Appeton Lysine Multivitamin Tablets
or Appeton Multivitamins Lysine Syrup? |
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It depends
on the capability of your child to suck and chew. If he is
not able to chew or suck tablets, then you may feed him with
Appeton with Lysine Syrup. |
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Can vitamin
B complex help children to gain their body weight? |
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Vitamin B complex actually can help
to enhance appetite and thus will help to gain body weight. |
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