femMED

I am very careful to eat a healthy diet. Do I still need to take a multivitamin?

Yes. Nowadays, it’s nearly impossible to obtain the necessary level of nutrients from food alone. The mineral content in our soils has diminished over the years due to changes in agriculture. Pollution and pesticides, use of prescription medication, stress and certain forms of cooking can deplete vitamins and minerals. A quality multivitamin will provide all of the essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants required for optimal health and it can fill in the gaps where your diet falls short. Multivitamins do not replace healthy eating, but rather they complement an already healthy diet.

I’ve heard that capsules are better than tablets. Is this true?

There are many advantages in taking capsules over tablets. Most tablets take a long time to dissolve resulting in key nutrients often not being absorbed, whereas capsules dissolve quickly, so the body is able to absorb virtually every nutrient. You should also consider vegetable-based capsules. Many manufacturers have switched to vegetarian capsules or vegetarian caplets/tablets. Vegetable-based capsules are preferred by many for dietary, religious and health reasons. They are also easier to swallow than larger tablets!

I’ve heard a lot about antioxidants. What are they and why are they so important?

Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules generated by normal bodily functions such as breathing and eating, and they are also produced in response to stress, sun, pollution, and chemical exposure. These unstable molecules are seen as dangerous because they seek out and attach to molecules from healthy cells, causing damage – a process known as oxidation. Numerous age-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and cataracts have been associated with an excess of free radicals or a deficiency of antioxidants. For example, the oxidation of cholesterol in our blood vessels leads to inflammation and atherosclerosis. Sun or chemical exposure can lead to free radical damage of the cornea of the eye and development of cataracts and it can also take a toll on our skin, causing premature aging and wrinkling. Antioxidants act as “free radical scavengers,” neutralizing the damaging effects of free radicals. Antioxidants are abundant in fruits and vegetables, as well as in other foods including nuts, grains and some meats, poultry and fish. Examples of some good antioxidants include pomegranate, cranberry, blueberry, grape seed extract and lycopene.

I currently take a multi once a day but I heard this might not be enough?

Our bodies are not designed to utilize nutrients in one large single dose. Research has proven that eating smaller, more frequent meals allows for better utilization of the nutritional value of our food. The same principle applies to vitamins and minerals. Divided doses ensure that we have a constant supply of nutrients throughout the day for improved absorption. A one-size-fits-all multivitamin formula, taken once a day, cannot possibly satisfy our varied nutritional needs.

Where are the femMED products manufactured?

All femMED products are manufactured at 3 pharmaceutically licensed facility in Canada. All production facilities maintain a Health Canada Pharmaceutical Establishment License (EL), and are therefore certified as following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). GMP is an overall quality standard enforced by the Health Protection Branch of Health Canada that includes raw material and product sourcing, testing requirements, record keeping and product tracking, manufacturing facility sanitation, personnel qualifications and more.

Are the products tested on animals?

No. We use only the finest ingredients – vitamins, minerals and herbs – and none of our formulas have been tested on animals.

What do you mean by “products are complementary”?

All of our products have been designed for women only, and during the development process, we were careful to ensure that our products could be used together. Therefore a woman needing support for her menopause symptoms, breast health and prevention of osteoporosis, for example, can use 3 femMED products together – Menopause Relief, Breast Health and Bone Health without worrying about contraindications. The only 2 products that should not be used together are our Sleep and Energy formulas.

Why do you use vegetable capsules instead of gel capsules?

We set out to create the highest quality solutions in the marketplace today. We were very much against the use of gel caps because of the process by which they are manufactured. Gel caps are derived from primarily pig and bovine skin and bones. Gel caps are commonplace in the supplement and pharmaceutical markets, but as a company, we believe that vegetable caps are the better choice.

What are additives?

When it comes to choosing a nutritional supplement what is NOT in the product is just as important as what is. Be sure to carefully examine the NONMEDICAL ingredients, sometimes called excipients or additives. Many popular brands contain fillers, preservatives, glazes, sweeteners, artificial colors, binders, deodorizers, chemicals and potential allergens, such as lactose, gluten, dyes and gelatin. Some products include chemicals like titanium dioxide and sodium benzoate, which can be associated with significant health risks. So it is important to read the label carefully before you buy.
femMED offers a range of top quality nutritional supplements designed specifically for women that are free of these undesirable additives.

Is femMED environmentally responsible?

Yes, we at femMED make every effort to ensure that our products and processes are as environmentally friendly as they can be, for instance:

femMED bottles are made from HDPE #2 and can be recycled through most municipal recycling programs. All of our bottles are free from BPA and phthalates and the cotton that we use is elemental chlorine free (ECF).

femMED products are not tested on animals.

femMED products do not contain any  artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives, fillers or chemical additives.

All company collateral is printed on paper sourced from Forest Stewardship programs and printed with vegetable grade inks.