Frequently asked questions
Metabolic Sauver
Can an individual without diabetes consume Metabolic Sauver?
Yes, individual without diabetes can consume Metabolic Sauver.
Can a diabetes with Chronic Kidney Failure consume Metabolic Sauver?
According to KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nutrition in Chronic Renal Failure, for individuals with GFR less than 25ml/min, who are not undergoing maintenance dialysis, a low protein diet should be considered. Each serving of Metabolic Sauver contains 10.8g protein. Generally it is not recommended to use in low protein diet. Please consult a doctor or dietitian before consumption.
Can a diabetes who is currently undergoing hemodialysis consume Metabolic Sauver?
Not recommended. Metabolic Sauver is not specially designed for hemodialysis patient.
Can a type 1 diabetes consume Metabolic Sauver?
Metabolic Sauver is appropriate for people with type 1 diabetes. It contains the balance blends of carbohydrate, protein and fat that suit either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The formula is low in glycemic index and further enhanced with cinnulin MS, isomaltulose and fibers which minimize peaks in blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. Self blood glucose monitoring is important to see how this products affect your blood sugar level. Discuss with your doctor or dietitian to best fit this product in your dietary and insulin regime.
Can a pregnant mother with Gestational Diabetes consume Metabolic Sauver?
Not recommended. Insufficient clinical study to support the use of it in women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
When is the best time to drink Metabolic Sauver?
Matabolic Sauver can be used anytime as a meal replacement. It can be a quick on the go breakfast, bring to work for a convenient lunch or even as snack pre or post exercise.
Do Metabolic Sauver contains added sugar or artificial sweetener?
Metabolic Sauver does not contain added sugar or any artificial sweetener.
Can Metabolic Sauver use for tube feeding?
Yes. Metabolic Sauver is a nutritionally balanced, complete diet suitable for oral and tube feeding. Please consult a dietitian to incorporate this enteral formula in the patient’s feeding regime.
Can Metabolic Sauver use to treat hypoglycemic (low blood sugar)?
For patient with diabetes, Metabolic Sauver should not be used to treat hypoglycemia. Due to it’s low glycemic index property, the carbohydrate are not absorbed rapidly to restore blood sugar level in short time frame. Please consult a doctor or dietitian for more information on hypoglycemic management.
How many dietary exchanges of carbohydrate are there in a serving?
Metabolic Sauver provides 24.8g carbohydrate per serving which is less than 2 exchange of starch.
What is the visible brown dots found in Metabolic Sauver?
The undissolved small brown dots in Metabolic Sauver is actually Cinnamon extract which is one of the core ingredients in the formula for blood sugar control.
Is Metabolic Sauver suitable for vegetarian?
Yes. Metabolic Sauver is suitable for vegetarian
Metabolic Gosure
What are the main differences of Goat’s milk and Cow’s milk?
Goat milk has smaller fat globules making them easier and faster for the digestive enzyme to break it down. The amount of medium chain triglycerides (MCT) existing in goat’s milk are greater compare to cow’s, which will be rapidly broken down and used by the body as energy. Cow’s milk contain a major protein component known as A1 beta-casein that promote intestinal inflammation whereby goat’s milk contains mainly A2 beta-casein which does not has such side effect.
Which group of people are suitable to drink Metabolic Gosure?
Elderly to gain strength, poor absorption, gastric, those who allergy to cow’s milk protein or develop symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, rashes after consumption of cow’s milk.
Is Metabolic Gosure suitable for diabetes patient?
Metabolic Gosure has a low glycemic index at 53.10 and without added sugar. It can be included in a healthy diabetes diet with consult of your dietitian. However, we encourage diabetes patients to use Metabolic Sauver because it is specially designed for diabetes and metabolic syndrome patients as a part of healthy diet in managing blood sugar level.
Is Metabolic Gosure suitable for pregnant mother?
Yes, Metabolic Gosure can be consumed by pregnant and breast feeding mother.
Can Metabolic Gosure use for tube feeding?
Yes, Metabolic Gosure is especially useful for tube feeding patient who experience constipation or diarrhea as goat’s milk is far more easily to be digested compare to cow’s milk base formula.
Why is Metabolic Gosure taste slightly different by batch?
Metabolic Gosure has a natural 'goaty' taste. No flavouring is added to Metabolic Gosure thus the taste may vary slightly in different batches.
Metabolic Junior
What’s the meaning of ‘SET ME FREE WITH A2 MILK’?
Metabolic Junior is not like any other step-up formula in the market. It is specially formulated A2 milk for children with allergy issues which may be caused by A1 beta casein found in cow’s milk. Our goal is to help children enjoy better quality of life that FREE from skin allergy (eczema, psoriasis), asthma, diarrhea, constipation, bloating and inflammation.
Why choose Metabolic Junior?
Metabolic Junior uses exceptional quality goat’s milk from Netherland. It is gentle, mild and low in allergen that your little one can tolerate easily. It combines the natural mildness of Netherland goat milk with valuable nutrients such as SN2- Palmitate, Borage Oil, Lutein, whey protein, DHA, ARA, probiotics, dietary fibers and every essential vitamins and minerals needed by a growing child.
What is the recommended age to consume Metabolic Junior?
Metabolic Junior is suitable for children from year 1 and above.
Does Metabolic Junior contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) / corn syrup solids / sucrose?
No, Metabolic Junior does not contain HFCS / corn syrup solids / sucrose nor other artificial sweeteners. Research has shown that excessive consumption of HFCS and sucrose is linked with increased risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes even at young age.
Does Metabolic Junior contain gluten?
No, Metabolic Junior does not contain gluten. Children with gluten intolerance can incorporate Metabolic Junior as part of their daily essential nutrients intake for healthy growing.
Is Metabolic Junior a lactose free formula?
No, Metabolic Junior is not a lactose free formula. However, it is naturally lower in lactose compare to cow's milk base formula.
Does Metabolic Junior taste very ‘goaty’?
No, Metabolic Junior has very mild and pleasant taste of a mixture of Vanilla and goat milk that kids love very much.
Can children with G6PD Deficiency consume Metabolic Junior?
Yes, Metabolic Junior is safe for children with G6PD Deficiency.
What is the visible orange/red dots found in Metabolic Junior?
The undissolved small orange/red dots in Metabolic Junior is Lutein which is a type of natural occurring carotenoids that is essential for eye health.
Metabolic Basic
Can Metabolic Basic use for tube feeding?
Yes. Metabolic Basic is a complete balanced nutrition which suitable for oral and tube feeding. Please consult a dietitian to incorporate this enteral formula in the patient’s feeding regime
Does Metabolic Basic contain Gluten?
No. Metabolic Basic does not contain gluten. Patient with gluten intolerance can incorporate Metabolic Basic as part of their daily essential nutrient’s intake for healthy growing.
Can chronic kidney failure patient consume Metabolic Basic?
According to KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nutrition in Chronic Renal Failure, for individuals with GFR less than 25ml/min, who are not undergoing maintenance dialysis, a low protein diet should be considered. Each serving of Metabolic Basic contains 11.9G protein. Generally, it is not recommended to use in low protein diet. Please consult a doctor or dietitian before consumption.
Is Metabolic Basic suitable for diabetes patient?
Metabolic Basic has a low glycemic index at 51.00 and without added sugar. It can be included in a healthy diabetes diet with consult of your dietitian. However, we encourage diabetes patients to use Metabolic Sauver because it is specially designed for diabetes and metabolic syndrome patients as a part of healthy diet in managing blood sugar level.
Is Metabolic Basic suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding mother?
Yes. Metabolic Basic can be consumed by pregnant and breastfeeding mother.
Metabolic Energold
Which group of people are suitable to drink Metabolic Energold?
Adults aged 18 years and above are suitable to drink Metabolic Energold, especially for elderly, people who are active in sport and participate in vigorous exercise.
What is so special about Metabolic Energold?
Metabolic Energold is the advanced nutrition formula specialised for people who want to maintain or improve muscle and joint health. This unique 2-in-1 formula contains Kobayashi HMB for muscle strength and UC-II® to support joint flexibility.
Can Metabolic Energold use for tube feeding?
Yes. Metabolic Energold is a complete and balance nutrition oral nutritional supplement, which is suitable for oral and tube feeding. Please consult a dietitian to incorporate this enteral formula in the patient’s feeding regime.
Is Metabolic Energold suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding mother?
No. One of the key ingredients in Metabolic Energold is Kobayashi HMB, in which there is insufficient safety data on pregnant and breastfeeding mother.
Is Metabolic Energold suitable for diabetes patients?
Metabolic Energold has an intermediate glycemic index at 65.33 and without added sugar. It can be included in a healthy diabetes diet with consult of your dietitian. However, we encourage diabetes patients to use Metabolic Sauver because it is specially designed for diabetes and metabolic syndrome patients as a part of healthy diet in managing blood sugar level.