FAQs
General
1Can herbal supplement be taken in conjunction with prescribed medications?
It is best to seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist when taking supplements with prescribed medication as there may be interactions that you may need to be aware of. You can also contact us and our in house pharmacist may be able to advise you.
2Where can I purchase Thomson product?
A list of our major retailers are available here. You can also use our store locator to find a retailer closest to you.
Thomson Activated Ginkgo
1What are the advantages of Thomson Activated Ginkgo?
Thomson Activated Ginkgo is produced from young Japanese Ginkgo leaves and patented with ACTIVATION technology from Japan to enhance the absorption of its active ingredients.
2What is the recommended dosage of Thomson Activated Ginkgo?
For adults, we recommend 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.
3People who need to be caution when taking Ginkgo biloba supplement:
• Please consult your pharmacist/ doctor before this product.
Thomson Livrin
1What are the advantages of Thomson Livrin?
Thomson Livrin contains 300mg high concentrated milk thistle extract derived from the seeds of Silybum marianum.silymarin is the active ingredient of milk thistle.
2Is Thomson Livrin suitable for vegetarians?
No, the capsule used for Thomson Livrin is from bovine source.
3What is the recommended dosage of Thomson Livrin?
For adult, we recommend to take 1 capsule 3 times daily. You may consume before or after meal.
4Is Thomson Livrin suitable for everyone?
Caution needs to be taken for:
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
•Please consult your pharmacist/ doctor before taking this product.
5Is Thomson Livrin halal?
Yes
Thomson OsteoPro
1What is glucosamine used for?
Glucosamine is the compound required for the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans which make up the cartilages. Glucosamine supplement helps to maintain healthy joint and cartilage.
2What are the advantages of Thomson OsteoPro?
Thomson OsteoPro 300mg fully reacted Glucosamine sulfate derived from non-shellfish source. This fully reacted and is less likely to cause gastrointestinal irritation.
3What is the recommended dosage of Thomson OsteoPro?
For adults, we recommend to take 2 capsules, twice a day. Best consumed after meals.
Thomson Circulon 125
1What is the difference between Thomson Activated Ginkgo and Thomson Circulon?
Both these products contain Ginkgo Biloba extract from Japan with patented with ACTIVATION technology from Japan. Thomson Activated Ginkgo contains 40mg of the said Ginkgo Biloba extract which Thomson Circulon contains 125mg, providing a higher strength and more convenient dosing.
2What are the advantages of Thomson Circulon?
Thomson Circulon is produced from young Japanese Ginkgo leaves and patented with ACTIVATION technology from Japan. it is guaranteed to contain a minimum of 24% flavouisglycosides and 6% terpene lactone which are the key active ingredients found in Ginkgo Biloba. Also, Thomson Circulon contains less than 1ppm ginkgolic acid levels.
3What is the recommended dosage of Thomson Circulon?
For adults, we recommend 1 tablet a day.
4People who need to be caution when taking Ginkgo biloba supplement:
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women • Those with epilepsy • Those with bleeding disorder • Those undergoing surgery • People who taking blood thinner (e.g. Warfarin, Aspirin, Clopidogrel), Ibuprofen, statins, blood pressure lowering or diabetes medicines.)
ProbioGut
1What is Human Residential Bifidobacteria (HRB) and the advantage of it?
Human Residential Bifidobacteria (HRB) are natural inhabitants in human gut, which means HRB probiotics have better adaptation and can grow in the gut while other probiotics normally will die or being excreted just after a few days in the gut. HRB can also provide a wider range of health benefits, such as producing acetic acid, folate and short-chain fatty acids, as well as to help destroy harmful substances that affect central nervous systems.
2When is the best time to take Thomson ProbioGut?
There is no conclusive data showing probiotics’ best ingestion timing. Consistency is more important than timing. However, it is advisable to take probiotics between meals when your stomach acid levels are lower. You may consume the powder directly, or mix it with water, milk or yogurt, but not hot foods or hot drinks to ensure higher probiotics survival rate.
3What are the differences between our competitors?
Firstly, Thomson ProbioGut doesn’t need to be kept refrigerated, whereas some probiotics supplements in the market need to be refrigerated to maintain the survival of live bacteria. Secondly, Thomson ProbioGut is a combination of probiotics and prebiotics that will produce synergistic effects, to provide a wide spectrum of health benefits. Thirdly, you get the amount of probiotics being declared on the label of Thomson ProbioGut. Human Residential Bacteria (HRB) has better adaptation to human gut and this is an advantage because normally probiotics don’t stay long in the gut. Moreover, the prebiotics human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) and inulin are shown to promote the growth of Bifidobacteria.
Study showed good survival rate of HRB as compared to other brands of probiotics products. Thomson ProbioGut guarantees a minimum of 7 billion CFU probiotics at the end of shelf life, not the beginning. Last but not least, all the probiotics and prebiotics used in Thomson ProbioGut are backed by huge amount of scientific evidences, with over 200 studies proven their effectiveness in relieving IBS & upper respiratory tract infection, improving immune system & fat metabolism, and weight loss.
Study showed good survival rate of HRB as compared to other brands of probiotics products. Thomson ProbioGut guarantees a minimum of 7 billion CFU probiotics at the end of shelf life, not the beginning. Last but not least, all the probiotics and prebiotics used in Thomson ProbioGut are backed by huge amount of scientific evidences, with over 200 studies proven their effectiveness in relieving IBS & upper respiratory tract infection, improving immune system & fat metabolism, and weight loss.
4How long will it take to notice the improvement?
How quickly the probiotics work depends on your health condition and how you taking it. Generally, you will notice the improvement, such as bowel movement in 1-4 weeks. However, if you take probiotics for preventive reasons, you may take a while to notice the benefits.
5Is Thomson ProbioGut safe to be taken during pregnancy and lactation?
Yes, Thomson ProbioGut is generally safe.
6Can ProbioGut be taken by children?
HRB probiotics are origin from human or infant gut, therefore children above 2 years old are suitable to take it, with one sachet a day.
7Can Thomson ProbioGut be taken during antibiotic treatment?
It is advisable to take Thomson ProbioGut after the antibiotic treatment to resume the healthy gut microbiota and to avoid the probiotics gone wasted.
8Is Thomson ProbioGut suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, as it does not contain any animal based ingredients.
9Is Thomson ProbioGut Halal?
Yes, it is certified Halal by JAKIM.
Thomson Calmilax
1What is special about Thomson CalmiLax?
Thomson CalmiLax consists of four special ingredients: Patented Rafuma Extract, Patented Kanna Extract, Activated Ginkgo Biloba Extract and Brewer's yeast.
2How long does it take for the results to be seen?
Results may vary from person to person. Additionally, you should also see an improvement in your sleeping pattern/quality.
3Is it suitable for young adults or children? Can breastfeeding mothers consume it due to lack of sleep?
Not recommended for pregnant ladies, breastfeeding mothers, children and teenagers below 18 years old..
4Do I need to continue taking it after my sleeping pattern normalizes or sleep quality improved?
No, you may choose to stop consumption if the condition has improved.
5Is Thomson CalmiLax Halal?
Yes, it is certified Halal by JAKIM.
