SUNDAY STAR, 9 JULY 2017

HEALTHY BONES

Structural integrity
We are told to maintain bone strength but few of us know
exactly why we have to. See inside to find out more about the
importance of strong bones.
2 Healthy Bones SUNDAY STAR, 9 JULY 2017

Growing pains
NATURAL height is widely accepted
to be unchangeable. Look a little
deeper, however, and one may
unearth the world of stature
adjustment that has been growing
and developing for more than half
a century.
Surgeons who perform stature
or limb-length adjustment
To kick-start
procedures are scattered sparsely regrowth, a
lengthening device is
throughout the world, many with
centres that offer long-term
residential aftercare quarters for
patients to stay in during their
implanted into a long
recovery term. bone and the bone
gently cracked in half,
While the cosmetic aspect of
the surgery has gained popularity
in the past decade, the usefulness
of bone lengthening and before being reset
reformation has not waned in the
field of reconstructive limb
a distance apart to
treatment. begin the lengthening
People suffering from length
discrepancy between limbs due to process.
congenital birth defects, scoliosis or
atrophied muscles can also benefit
from stature adjustment surgery.
A persons final stature and limb
length are naturally unalterable between the two halves and the The period between initial muscular atrophy from pull both halves apart.
after a certain period due to the whole bone eventually consolidates contact with surgeon and poliomyelitis, it was eventually To preserve integrity in a
fusing of their growth plates. into a homologous structure. consultation itself could take discovered that the healing patients overall skeletal structure,
These growth plates are located This basic principle is also used months to complete, depending potential of broken bone across a only long bones are suitable to be
at either end of each of their bones in stature adjustment to treat heavily on whether the surgeon tiny distance of separation could be lengthened.
and continue regenerating and complications resulting from deems an applicant suitable. used for limb lengthening and, Bones most commonly operated
lengthening bone until late leg length discrepancy where the consequently, stature lengthening. on for cosmetic procedures are
teenagehood or early adulthood,
when these growth plates ossify to
patients spine and joints are
subject to abnormal pressure from
Mechanics of limb Today, the Ilizarov apparatus is
used for both medical and cosmetic
the femur and tibia in the leg as
well as the humerus in the arm,
halt bone growth. uneven gait. lengthening limb-lengthening procedures. but medical procedures are
However, some arm-lengthening For cosmetic procedures, Different surgeons offer different performed on a wider range of
surgeries have been performed on interested patients are often Limb lengthening originated methods of limb lengthening. The bones depending on the affected
children with bone deformities required to answer a screening with a bone treatment device by ever-popular Ilizarov apparatus is area.
whose growth plates were still questionnaire before they are Russian orthopaedic surgeon one and others are newer, fully Patients seeking limb-
active. granted a consultation with the Gavriil Ilizarov. internal implanted lengthening lengthening surgery are advised to
To kick-start regrowth, a surgeon. The device, called the Ilizarov devices that come in the form of conduct extensive research and
lengthening device is implanted The screening helps surgeons apparatus, was monumental in the intramedullary nails such as gain expert medical opinion to
into a long bone and the bone ensure potential patients are treatment and healing process of Precice, Fitbone or Albizzia. make the most informed decision
gently cracked in half, before being serious about undergoing the broken bones and is still used The rods of these devices are they can before undergoing this
reset a distance apart to begin the procedure and are aware of risks today. inserted into the cavity of a long irreversible procedure.
lengthening process. associated with the procedure and Initially used to correct bone and the nails are anchored
New growth of bone forms its permanence. congenital limb abnormalities and to either end of the bone to slowly > TURN TO PAGE 4
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Give your Flex up and move freely

children
POORLY functioning joints can rob you of
your freedom and joy in living. It can also
cause emotional stress, which adds to your
pain.
A joint is where two or more bones meet.
that is readily absorbed into the joints.
This allows for a strong binding between
HA and joint cell receptors to stimulate the
body into reproducing its own supply of HA
in addition to the current supply, for an

the best
THE Nutrition Survey of Malaysian Children
(SEANUTS Malaysia) was carried out to
comprehensively assess the nutritional
status of Malaysian children. It unveiled
some unexpected results almost half of the
children are vitamin D-deficient.
The reasons for vitamin D deficiency could
be low dietary intake of vitamin D and
calcium as well as lack of sun exposure
among urban children.
Vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol is formed in
the body when the skin synthesises sunlight
on its surface. Staying indoors most of the
time could lead to deficiency in this sunshine
vitamin and a possible negative impact on
bone growth.
Children should have a balance of
dietary energy intake and regular physical
activities. To maximise height growth,
achieving healthy muscles and bone
structure is necessary through adequate
intakes of protein, calcium and vitamin D3.
Histidine, leucine and lysine are three
specific essential amino acids required to
produce growth hormones in the body. A
combination of calcium, protein, vitamin D3
and magnesium would produce higher bone
density and structure for optimal growth.
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In healthy joints, bone ends are covered with optimal joint health.
a layer of tough but slippery tissue known as MSM is an organic sulphur-containing
cartilage. It acts as a cushion between the compound vital in maintaining and
bones. repairing connective tissue in the joints. Its
The inner membrane of synovial joints, anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial
known as synovial membrane, secretes to alleviate joint pain, stiffness and swelling.
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4 Healthy Bones SUNDAY STAR, 9 JULY 2017

Forewarned is forearmed
> FROM PAGE 2
Every body heals and reacts differently to
changes. This holds true for any major
of open wounds presents an increased risk
of diseases being passed on through blood or
bodily fluids.
l Age Tissue regeneration ability in the

The missing link

THE pace of bone regulation and metabolism
differs among individuals and slows down
with age. Osteoporosis occurs when the
creation of new bones cannot keep up with
the breaking down of old bones.
Osteoporosis affects men and women of
all races and is more commonly seen in
postmenopausal women. The disease leads
to an increased risk of broken bones with
various risk factors such as age, gender,
family history and dietary factors coming
into play.
For the longest time, calcium was thought
to be the answer to bone health concerns.
However, a study published by The BMJ
found that women supplemented with
calcium to prevent osteoporosis are at higher
risk of suffering from atherosclerosis, heart
attack and stroke.
How can something good be bad for us in
another way? What could be the missing link
in calcium supplementation?
Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble
vitamins. Vitamin K1 is a blood-clotting
factor easily found in green leafy vegetables
while vitamin K2 plays the crucial role of
calcium regulation. Much like biological glue,
vitamin K2 helps plug calcium into our bone
matrix.
Studies have shown that vitamin K2 helps
improve bone strength and density. At the
same time, it prevents heart diseases by
effectively depositing calcium into where it
belongs the bones and teeth.
Without vitamin K2, calcium that we
consume floats freely in the bloodstream
and deposits in the arteries.
This makes the arteries progressively stiff
and narrow (calcification), impeding healthy
blood flow to and from the heart. Over time,
poor blood flow leads to a burdened heart
and the increased risk of heart diseases.
Calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K2 have a
synergistic effect, which cannot be achieved
when one is missing.
Dietary calcium is linked to many
benefits, especially bone health. Vitamin D3,
a natural form of vitamin D, helps your body
absorb calcium but vitamin K2 completes
the puzzle by directing that calcium to your
skeleton.
Without vitamin K2, the calcium that
vitamin D3 so effectively lets in might work
against you, building up in your coronary
arteries rather than your bones.
Thus, calcium taken together with vitamin
D3 and K2 may help circumvent the risks of
heart diseases.
Patients receiving oral anticoagulant
treatment should consult their medical
doctor before taking vitamin K2
supplements.
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invasive procedure. For this reason, patients body exhausts with age and can impair the
are subject to a list of requirements to lengthening process.
undergo stature or limb-length adjustment l Natural immunity Weakened
procedures. immune systems are more susceptible to
These requirements are more stringent for infections and complications.
cosmetic surgeries than medical ones as the
latter sometimes involve patients with Patients are also at risk of several
urgent need for treatment. complications that could decelerate or halt
The following are some typical the lengthening process.
considerations for undergoing stature These risks rarely occur due to stringent
adjustment or limb-lengthening procedures. monitoring by surgeons and aftercare
l Weight Limb-lengthening devices centres, but patients are advised to
have a weight-bearing limit that could cause inform themselves of issues they may
breakage and malfunction when exceeded. encounter.
l Chronic infectious illnesses The
requirement for constant treatment > SEE NEXT PAGE
Complications
Infection Infections at sites where the lengthening device comes
into contact with human tissue are treatable with regular cleaning and
antibiotics.
Minor
Scars The lengthening procedure is not overly invasive but does
require making several incisions in the flesh, causing scarring after
healing that can be treated with cosmetic surgery or topical lotions
and creams.
Premature consolidation The bone heals before target length is
achieved due to too slow of a lengthening rate.
Non-union Both halves of the broken bone heal separately without
Major having joined in the middle due to a lengthening rate that is too fast.
Nerve and blood vessel damage When connective tissue
surrounding a lengthened bone is stretched along with the bone, it
may be damaged in the process.
SUNDAY STAR, 9 JULY 2017 Healthy Bones 5

Make no
bones about it
Protein for strength
PROTEIN is built from building that the body absorbs more calcium
blocks called amino acids. Good when the diet includes adequate
> FROM PREVIOUS PAGE protein contains all 20 amino acids, protein.
including the nine essential amino Biogrow HPF-5 is a blend of plant
For patients, the most important part of undergoing acids that our body cannot produce protein and digestive fibre,
limb-lengthening and stature adjustment procedures is to know and must obtain from dietary enhanced with nutrients for bone
exactly what they are signing up for, as listed in the infographic below. sources. health such as calcium, magnesium
Besides professional consultations and advice, interested patients can High consumption of animal and vitamin D3. It is suitable for all
seek more anecdotal information from people who have undergone protein could result in many ages.
the process through support groups, both online and offline. adverse health effects such as Replacing one or two servings of
osteoporosis and long-term risk of meat protein with plant protein can
1 developing diabetes.
According to a study published
make a big health difference.
Unlike dairy products, the high
Physical preparation
in The American Journal of Clinical protein-fibre powder contains no
2 Nutrition in 2006, poultry, fish and Biogrow HPF-5s high protein-fibre lactose and cholesterol, is low in
Potential patients should: shellfish as the main sources of powder provides your body with a saturated fats, and has lower risk
First contact with surgeon l Begin preparation up to dietary protein led to an increased good supply of plant protein, of being contaminated with
l Interested patients submit a year before they intend to risk of gout, while plant-based digestive fibre, calcium, magnesium antibiotics and growth hormones.
an enquiry to a limb- undergo limb lengthening proteins reduced the risk. and vitamin D3. Take one scoop of Biogrow
lengthening surgeon. l Maintain the body in an Animal protein contains a higher HPF-5 daily to obtain a high
active regenerative state to amount of acid-based amino A consistent supply of plant amount of plant protein, calcium,
ease bone growth process acids that can cause greater loss of protein along with sufficient magnesium and vitamin D3 for the
l Include weight- calcium through urine and a calcium and vitamin D in ones diet development of strong muscles,
3 Screening phase
bearing and flexibility bone-weakening effect. is important for the maintenance of bones and teeth.
exercises to improve Plant proteins such as soy and bone and muscle mass.
(at surgeons regeneration rate of
discretion) peas, on the other hand, can Studies have shown that people This article is brought to you by
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l Patients are asked to bone acids packaged with plenty of requirements maintained
write essays on questions fibre and other phytonutrients their bone health compared to n For more information,
the surgeon has prepared,
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4 when consumed in the right
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those who eat less than the
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as mental well-being, Consultation
physical health and reasons
they want to undergo limb l The surgeon listens to
lengthening. the patients needs and
l Only shortlisted sets a realistic target and
applicants are contacted by timeline for the
the surgeon for their first procedure.
consultations. l At this stage, if the
patient decides to go
through with the process,
5 the surgeon sets an
First surgery appointment for the
surgery from a few
l The surgeon implants the months up to a year into
limb-lengthening device. the future to allow the
patient time to prepare.

6
Lengthening phase (50 to 75 days)

l Bones are moved apart 0.667mm to 1mm daily with a series of

clicks to the lengthening device.
l Supplements with calcium and vitamin D are popular, but
patients are also encouraged to consume silica supplements to
improve calcium absorption in the body.

7 8
Consolidation phase
(20 to 60 days) In case of complication

l No weight-bearing l Surgeons either slow

activity or walking to down or terminate the
encourage hardening lengthening process
of the newly formed altogether.
bone. l Additional surgery
l Some lengthening might be needed for
devices allow for more severe cases.
light movement on
crutches during this
phase.
l The patients final
9
height is measured. Physiotherapy

l Patients are to perform

10
Full recovery
l Patients return to life as
normal.
l Some internal lengthening
devices require patients to
return after one or two years
to have the structural rods
removed.
stretching and exercises with
lower impact than what they
did before starting the
process, but slightly more
strenuous ones than what
they did during the
lengthening phase.

There are certainly limits to how much bones can be lengthened,

but these limits differ from case to case depending on how well a
patient may be recovering or how well the body responds to the
stress of lengthening.
Although limb-lengthening and stature adjustment procedures
may seem like an extreme measure, they are monumental in
improving the quality of life for some individuals, whether they
undergo the procedure for cosmetic or medical reasons.
6 Healthy Bones SUNDAY STAR, 9 JULY 2017

Relieving pain in your hand

DOES your hand feel numb? Does
the numbness only involve the
hand area (palm and fingers) and
not the arm? If so, you are
probably experiencing carpal
tunnel syndrome.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is
caused by pressure on the median
nerve at the wrist. Believed to be
caused by too much pressure or
work using the hands, the
syndrome is commonly
experienced by musicians,
carpenters, construction workers
and people who use computers for
many hours throughout the day.
In its early stages, symptoms
may include tingling or numbness
in your thumb, index finger,
middle finger and outer border of
your ring finger.
What causes numbness?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
happens when the space in the
carpal tunnel becomes smaller or
the tendons in the tunnel thicken,
placing pressure on the median
nerve. Anatomically, the carpal
tunnel is a narrow passageway at
the palm side of your hand (near
the wrist), explains Dr Lim Li Aik,
consultant orthopaedic and trauma
surgeon of Oriental Melaka Straits
Medical Centre.
Through this opening passes the
median nerve and several tendons
used to bend the fingers. In carpal
tunnel syndrome, there could be
some swelling and narrowing of
this opening, thus compressing the
median nerve.
Symptoms of carpal tunnel
Dr Gopinath Mathavan.
syndrome include pins and needles
a numbing, burning or tingling
sensation in your thumb, index
and middle fingers.
In addition, you may feel pain
that moves up your arm to your
elbow or experience pain that
worsens at night, interrupting
sleep.
You may also experience hand
weakness and difficulty gripping
objects with your hands or
dropping objects easily, adds Dr
Lim.
Other conditions or risk factors
such as diabetes and heavy alcohol
drinking are also associated with
carpal tunnel syndrome.
Inflammation caused by
rheumatoid arthritis and infections
can also affect the wrist tendons
passing through the carpal tunnel
passageway, explains Dr Gopinath
Mathavan, consultant orthopaedic
and trauma surgeon of Oriental
Dr Lim Li Aik.
Melaka Straits Medical Centre.
Other health conditions, such as
pregnancy, obesity, kidney failure
and thyroid diseases, can also give
rise to excess body fluids, thus
contributing to hand swelling.
Treatment
Surgery is recommended when
a patient does not respond to
non-surgical treatments or the
syndrome has become severe.
Surgery for carpal tunnel
syndrome is an outpatient
procedure, which means it does
not require an overnight stay in
the medical centre.
During surgery, the surgeon will
make a single cut in the front of
your wrist at the base of your
palm. The surgeon will then open
the carpal tunnel and release the
transverse carpal ligament to
relieve the pressure on your
nerve, says Dr Lim.
Dr Gopinath adds, After surgery,
patients may experience brief
Carpal tunnel
discomfort that lasts from 24 to 72 syndrome is caused
hours. Recovery time varies
depending on the patients age, by pressure on the
general health, severity of carpal
tunnel syndrome and the length
median nerve at
of time symptoms have been the wrist. Believed
present.
Many patients who undergo to be caused by
carpal tunnel release surgery
achieve nearly complete relief of
too much pressure
all symptoms. or work using the
hands, the syndrome
It is important to effectively treat
carpal tunnel syndrome as
promptly as possible. The longer
the median nerve remains
is commonly
compressed, the more damaged it experienced
by musicians,
can become.
If the nerve is compressed for
too long, it may not recover even
construction workers
after the pressure is relieved.
Eventually, that could lead to and people who
use computers
permanent weakness and lack of
coordination in your fingers and
thumb.
for many hours
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SUNDAY STAR, 9 JULY 2017 Healthy Bones 7

Keeping people physically active

A HEALTHY, active lifestyle is the
goal of many modern consumers.
Essential to achieving this are strong
bones and joints. As you grow older,
age-related stiffness and discomfort
in the joints become a fact of life.
Activities once routine become a
challenge as limited mobility
hampers your every move. To
protect your joints, practise healthy
lifestyle habits. Use your joints the
right way.
These tips can help you have
healthier joints now and for years to
come.
l Lose weight (if you need)
One of the kindest things you can do
for your joints is not to carry too
much body weight.
l Stay active Regular exercise
helps your joints work like they
Arthritis is a joint disease that occurs when the cartilage covering the should, eases stiffness and relieves
of biomolecules including proteins,
water and small molecules that help
reduce friction and keep joints
healthy. One of those proteins is
collagen, which makes up the bulk
of the cartilage in your joints.
Type II collagen is the basis for
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fibrils. This fibrillary network of
collagen allows cartilage to entrap
the proteoglycan aggregate as well
as provide tensile strength to the
tissue.
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In a healthy joint, a thick
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from your diet throughout the day.
Vitamin C is required as a cofactor
in a number of biochemical
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Maintain
bones is damaged. fatigue. It strengthens the muscles
that support your joints.
l Practise good posture Proper
posture protects your shoulder, hip
and knee joints.
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movement
JOINTS are places in the body
where two or more bones meet.
A firm material called cartilage
covers the end of each bone.
Cartilage acts as a cushion
between bones and provides a
gliding surface for joint motion.
Arthritis usually refers to any
joint pain or joint diseases.
There are various types of
arthritis, including:
l Degenerative arthritis
Also known as wear and tear
joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA)
is the most common type of
arthritis. It happens when the
cartilage breaks down and
bones start rubbing each other,
causing pain, swelling and
stiffness.
l Inflammatory arthritis
Inflammatory arthritis happens
when the immune system
attacks the joints with
uncontrolled inflammation,
potentially causing joint erosion.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and
psoriatic arthritis are examples
of inflammatory arthritis.
l Metabolic arthritis When
the body produces more uric
acid than needed or the body
cannot get rid of it quickly
enough, the excess uric acid
might build up and form needle-
like crystals in the joint. This will
result in sudden joint pain also
known as gout attack.
There are some medicine that
can be taken as arthritis
management:
l Glucosamine
Glucosamine is an amino sugar
and prominent precursor in the
biochemical synthesis of
glycosylated proteins and lipids,
including glycosaminoglycans
(GAG).
Glucosamine acts as the
cartilage building block in
reducing friction between joints.
l Chondroitin Chondroitin
is a molecule naturally found in
the body. It is a vital part of
cartilage that cushions the joints,
maintains cartilage elasticity by
retaining water, and reduces the
activity of enzymes that break
down cartilage.
Opceden Fortigen is formulated in the joints and other tissues. In
with type II collagen peptides, addition, it might affect the way
hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to the body responds to injury.
keep people physically active and Vitamin C is a water-soluble
mobile. vitamin. This means it is not
What is type II collagen? stored in your body and you
Cartilage is composed of a variety must consume adequate amounts
l Collagen Type II collagen
represents the largest group of
collagens in the cartilage. It
helps to maintain the tensile
strength of the cartilage or
resist stretching force on the
cartilage.
A combination of glucosamine
and chondroitin is more
effective in providing clinically
meaningful and sustaining
analgaesia in knee OA.
Lifestyle modifications also
help to improve joint functions.
l Maintaining a healthy
weight A person who is 4.53kg
(10 pounds) overweight has
18.1kg (40 pounds) of extra
pressure on the knees. Besides
causing extra pressure on
weight-bearing joints, excess fat
that accumulates in the body
could also release chemicals into
the body that promote
inflammation.
l Exercise Exercise can
help to increase flexibility,
reduce joint pain and maintain
a healthy weight, which helps
to reduce stress on painful
joints.
Some of the exercises that are
suitable for those facing arthritis
problems include walking,
stretching and swimming.
Some people might feel pain
when doing exercise. However,
do not stop exercising, just
reduce the time and frequency
slightly. Excluding exercise can
make the arthritis worse, which
can then cause more pain.
l Diet There is no specific
diet that helps arthritis. Our
joints thrive on the same healthy
diet as other organs, requiring
plenty of fruits, vegetables,
whole grains and oily fish.
For people having gout
problem, they need to take
control of their diet by avoiding
alcohol and high-purine food.
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8 Healthy Bones SUNDAY STAR, 9 JULY 2017

AS people age, their bodies become

more susceptible to wear and tear.
Regeneration of new tissue takes a
longer time, resulting in decreased
overall strength in the body.
Osteoporosis is a bone disease
Goat's milk contains
affecting more than 40% of the
elderly in Malaysia. It is often
certain minerals that
caused by hormonal changes function to increase
or a deficiency of calcium and bone mass and bone
vitamin D. structure integrity.
Osteoporosis is more occurrent
in the elderly. This disease involves
the deterioration of bone tissue
and decreases bone mass,
resulting in bones so brittle that a

Nutritious goat's milk

minor fall could cause breaks and
fractures.
Osteoporosis typically affects all
bones, but breaks are more
common in the hip, spine and

to boost bone mass

wrist. This disease is difficult to
treat but highly preventable when
the right precautions are taken.
The consumption of bone-
assisting nutrients and minerals is
one of the best ways to prevent
osteoporosis.
essential nutrients including Vitamin B is important for for consumers.
A different type of milk calcium, magnesium, sodium,
phosphorus and vitamin A to
preventative care and also
promotes healthy metabolism.
Osteoporosis is a Although most of Karihomes
range of products is for children,
Milk has long been said to be a ensure healthy bones in old age. It Karihome is a brand imported bone disease affecting the basic product is suitable for

more than 40% of the

good supplement for bone health.
Goats milk is a relatively less
popular type of milk. However, it
delivers the same or more benefits.
It contains important proteins
and minerals. Certain minerals
that can be found in goats milk
function to increase bone mass and
bone structure integrity.
Goats milk is also high in
calcium, which is an essential
building block in the human body
and needs to be ingested in
adequate quantities. In addition, it
is a rich source of vitamin A, which
helps induce bone growth and
comes from goats that are fed
naturally on grasslands so the
resulting product contains natural
nutrients.
It also contains bioactive
compounds (nucleotides, calcium
phosphopeptide (CPP) and taurine)
that are highly beneficial to
strengthen and generate healthy
bones. CPP is a type of carrier
protein that transports and
increases absorption rate of
minerals.
The right supplement
exclusively from New Zealand and
formulated for different stages of
life.
New Zealands strong and
well-bred free-range goats are
cared for in a nourishing
environment, consequently
yielding rich and nutritious milk.
Karihome also supplements the
goats feed with fresh grass,
allowing them to receive unique
nutrients. This results in high
levels of natural bioactive
compounds in the final milk
formula.
The entire product is
elderly in Malaysia.
It is often caused by
hormonal changes or
a deficiency of calcium
and vitamin D.
from the initial collection of milk
to the final processes of packaging
ages seven to late adulthood.
Karihome goats milk packs an
impressive nutritional punch per
100g of milk powder. Every 100g
contains 960mg of calcium, 88mg
of magnesium and 390mg of
vitamin A.
It is advisable to consume
approximately one and a half cups
of Karihome whole goats milk
daily to meet the average persons
daily intake of calcium.
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