The Borneo Post (Sabah)

Calming Cactus might rival antidepres­sants

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USED by the San Bushmen of South Africa, this Calming Cactus (scientific­ally known as Sceletium Tortuosum) elevates mood, restores energy and promotes tranquilit­y.

Since its discovery, scientists and clinicians have successful­ly manufactur­ed Zembrin. (The patented and standardis­ed extract of Sceletium Tortuosum) and made them available at most pharmacies around the world.

Many profession­als as well as students, young and old, who are vulnerable to stress and situationa­l anxiety, have benefitted from taking Zembrin, the active ingredient contained in Life Factor Zembren Capsules. The general effects experience­d are an almost instant balance of calmness and optimum mental focus, and better quality sleep.

“I have been consuming Life Factor Zembren capsules for a month now. When I first took the capsule, the effect was within minutes. I felt as if my mind was cleared of all the obstructio­ns caused by emotional stress, and I was pleasantly multitaski­ng,” explained Ms Mahsan, who tutors at a local university.

“I am happy and productive.”

Zembrin has also made a mark in the world of anti-depressant­s. Think of depression and chances are that anti-depressant­s or selective serotonin reactive inhibitors (SSRIs) come to mind. They are prescribed drugs for the treatment of anxiety disorder.

Today, SSRIs are routinely prescribed to around 40 million patients in the US and Europe for a wide variety of mood disorders including major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety.

And according to the Malaysian Psychiatri­c Associatio­n, the number of Malaysians diagnosed with anxiety disorder is increasing.

Although SSRIs are among the safest prescribed antidepres­sants, not the least of which is that even if they do work, they may take time to have a desirable effect on patients and there have been known side effects which vary from one individual to another, and they cannot be taken with certain medication.

Hence, Zembrin may be the best substitute. Not only is it natural, but it could be as effective as any other existing chemically produced anti-depressant­s without the adverse effects.

Zembrin has been thoroughly studied for safety and efficacy in three published human clinical trials and carries the GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) status in the USA. It is proven to offer safe and non-habit forming relief.

Life Factor Zembren Capsules increases the levels of serotonin and serotonin neurotrans­mission with a rapid onset of action. It could be prescribed or recommende­d by a medical practition­er for stress, anxiety and low mood.

The Research and Developmen­t team also hunted for an explanatio­n for the surprising­ly rapid onset of action, finally discoverin­g that Zembrin is also a potent PDE4 inhibitor, suggesting that it may be beneficial for early Alzheimer’s dementia.

Life Factor Zembren Capsules could be prescribed or recommende­d by a medical practition­er for stress, anxiety and low mood. They are now available without prescripti­ons in packs of 10s and 30s at selected pharmacies and clinics nationwide.

Further informatio­n, please call Life Factor nutrition hotline at 088-385705,012-8225705, 016-8106218.

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