VITAGEN LESS SUGAR
1. What is VITAGEN LESS SUGAR?
VITAGEN LESS SUGAR is a less sugar cultured milk drink, made by fermenting dairy milk with billions of live probiotic cultures (Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei) to help maintain a healthy digestive system. It also contains prebiotic fibre and is specially formulated for consumers who are health conscious and concerned about their sugar intake.
 
2. Who should drink VITAGEN LESS SUGAR?
Anyone who is concerned about his or her digestive health and wants to maintain a healthy digestive system. VITAGEN LESS SUGAR is suitable for both children and adults.
 
3. What is the recommended daily intake of VITAGEN LESS SUGAR?
We recommend consuming at least one bottle daily. Every bottle of VITAGEN contains billions of live probiotic cultures to help you maintain a healthy digestive system
 
4. Can VITAGEN LESS SUGAR be given to babies or toddlers?
VITAGEN LESS SUGAR should not be given to babies to replace breast milk or infant formula. It can be given to toddlers above 2 years old. For a start, it is preferable to dilute VITAGEN LESS SUGAR with lukewarm water (one spoon of VITAGEN with 2 spoons of lukewarm water).
 
5. How is VITAGEN Less Sugar different from other cultured milk drinks?
  • VITAGEN Less Sugar has 50% less sugar than regular cultured milk drinks.
  • VITAGEN is the only cultured milk drink in Singapore, which has high prebiotic fibre. Each bottle consists of 7.5g of prebiotic fibre.
  • VITAGEN uses real fruit juice to concoct the fruity flavours.
  • VITAGEN does not contain any preservative.
 
VITAGEN COLLAGEN Less Sugar

1. What is VITAGEN COLLAGEN Less Sugar?
VITAGEN COLLAGEN is a less sugar cultured milk drink, made by fermenting dairy milk with billions of live probiotic cultures (Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei) to help maintain a healthy digestive system. It contains prebiotic fibre and added with 500mg of collagen peptides and 30mg of vitamin C. It is specially formulated for consumers who appreciate the benefits of collagen.
 
2. Who should drink VITAGEN COLLAGEN?
We recommend VITAGEN Collagen Less Sugar to consumers of age 25 and above, when the generation of collagen starts to drop.
 
3. What is the recommended daily intake of VITAGEN COLLAGEN?
We recommend consuming at least two bottles daily to enjoy the benefits of collagen.
 
4. What type of collagen is used in VITAGEN Collagen Less Sugar?
Marine Collagen
 
About VITAGEN

1. What is the role of live probiotic cultures in VITAGEN?
Every bottle of VITAGEN contains billions of live probiotics cultures, which are good bacteria that aid digestion. These probiotics can withstand stomach’s gastric juice and bile and reach the intestines alive to fight harmful bacteria, hence help to maintain a desirable balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.
 
2. What is prebiotic fibre (dietary fibre) & why is it added to VITAGEN?
Prebiotic fibre is a non-digestible food ingredient (dietary fibre) that act as food for probiotics and promote the growth of good bacteria in the colon, thus improving your health.
 
3. Why should we drink VITAGEN daily?
Drinking VITAGEN daily to replenish the good bacteria in your digestive system and hence help to maintain a healthy digestive system.
 
4. When is the best time to drink VITAGEN?
VITAGEN can be consumed at any time.The ideal time to drink VITAGEN is half an hour after meal. After a meal, the stomach’s acidity is lower. Hence, lesser probiotic cultures are destroyed by gastric juice and bile. As a result, more probiotic cultures reach the intestines alive to fight harmful bacteria. We recommend drinking a bottle of VITAGEN after meal to help digestion and become part of your healthy daily routine.
 
5. How should VITAGEN be stored & can it be left at room temperature?
VITAGEN must be refrigerated between 7ºC to 10ºC. However, it can be taken out of refrigerator and left at room temperature for up to 2 hours before consumption. It should not be placed at room temperature for too long because live probiotic cultures in VITAGEN will become active and use the sugar to multiply and produce lactic acid. This acid causes VITAGEN to taste sour, which is not a true representation of the refreshing taste of VITAGEN.
 
6. How long can VITAGEN be placed at room temperature when opened?
Once a bottle of VITAGEN is opened, it should be consume immediately.
 
7. What is the shelf life of VITAGEN?
If stored under proper refrigerated conditions (7ºC to 10ºC), VITAGEN has a shelf life of 7 weeks from date of production. The use-by-date can be found on top of the foil cap.
 
8. Why does VITAGEN still taste sweet despite being “Less Sugar”?
VITAGEN has low sugar content and meets the HPB’s criteria for “Less Sugar” claim. VITAGEN contains fructose from fruit juice, which naturally taste sweeter than sucrose (ie, normal sugar) and hence less sugar is needed to attain the sweetness level.
 
Health-Related FAQs

1. Can pregnant or nursing women drink VITAGEN?
Yes, pregnant or nursing women can enjoy VITAGEN as part of their Healthy Balanced Diet.
 
2. Can asthmatics drink VITAGEN?
It is advisable for asthmatics to consult their doctors.
 
3. Can diabetics drink VITAGEN?
As there are many different conditions of diabetic and treatment methods vary according to the condition of the patient, it is advisable for diabetics to consult their doctors.
 
4. Can VITAGEN cause phlegm?
No.
 
5. Are there any side effects related to drinking VITAGEN?
No.
 
6. Can VITAGEN be consumed when one is suffering from diarrhoea?
One of the major causes of diarrhoea is a disturbance in intestinal bacterial level. Live probiotic cultures in VITAGEN can help bring the level of good bacteria back to normal.
 
7. Why is VITAGEN good for patients or people recovering from illness?
Sometimes, drugs and antibiotics can cause an imbalance in the intestinal bacteria. Live probiotic cultures in VITAGEN can help replenish the depleted good bacteria in the body and suppress the growth of harmful bacteria, thus, improve the environment of the intestines.
 
8. Can people with lactose intolerance drink VITAGEN?
Yes. People with lactose intolerance may drink VITAGEN. Live probiotic cultures in VITAGEN are said to help reduce their symptoms. Besides, the lactose content in VITAGEN is low.
 
9. Can vegetarians drink VITAGEN Less Sugar &/or VITAGEN Collagen Less Sugar?
Vegetarians can drink VITAGEN Less Sugar but not VITAGEN Collagen Less Sugar as the latter contains marine collagen.
 
10. Do VITAGEN Less Sugar & VITAGEN Collagen Less Sugar have healthier choice logo?
Yes.
 
11. Can VITAGEN LESS SUGAR be given to children having cough?
Generally, parents do not give cold drinks to children having cough. VITAGEN LESS SUGAR can be taken out of refrigerator and placed at room temperature for a short period before consumption so that it will be less chilled when consume.