What is the body's defence system against harmful microorganisms called?
The Immune System
Vitamin C
True or False: All bacteria are harmful to us
False
What should supplements do: replace a healthy diet or complement it?
Complement it
If you mixed red and yellow paint, what colour would be the outcome?
Orange
True or False: A healthy immune system means you will never get sick.
False. Your immune system cannot be 100% perfect la
Name 2 minerals we need to maintain our body's immune function?
Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper
Where in your digestive system do we find the largest community of microorganisms?
The intestines
True or False: Supplements can be used to fill nutritional gaps
True
What is the human body's largest organ?
Skin
Name 2 physical barriers that help stop microorganisms from entering the body?
Skin, mucus, nasal hair, cilia, earwax, tears, saliva
Which vitamin helps maintain our body's physical barriers, including skin and respiratory lining.
Vitamin A
True or False: Your stomach acid kills every single microorganism you swallow
False
Name 2 healthy habits that can help support overall health?
What are PureMed's logo colours? Which colour comes first from left to right?
Light green, dark green
What does your immune system do when it finds something harmful?
It responds / fights it / kills it
Which of these vitamins are fat soluble and which are water soluble?
Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, K
A, D, E, K - fat soluble
B, C - water soluble
True or False: Your immune system can communicate with each other
True
True or False: Vaping is better than smoking
False. It still expose users to nicotine and other potentially harmful substances
What do you call the bacteria and other microorganisms living in our digestive system?
Gut microbiome
Does strong immunity mean strong protection? Why?
No. An overprotective immunity may cause problems such as allergies and auto-immune diseases. A healthy immune response is what should we strive for.
We all love ayam gepuk! What would you change / add to an ayam gepuk dish to make it more balanced? Give 3 suggestions
- Add more vegetables
- Reduce kicap manis
- Reduce amount of rice
- Opt for white rice
Gut bacteria can ferment dietary fibre and produce beneficial compounds called what?
Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs)
Which 2x PureMed products are related to immunity? Give reasons for your answers
PureMed Vital C Fruits Plus - contains multiple vitamins and minerals from fruits
PureMed Symplus - pre- & probiotics for gut microflora
PureMed LactoE-mune - kids gut health
PureMed Tiger Milk Mushroom - contains beta-glucan for overall immunity
Which is your favourite PureMed product?
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