According to Dr. Chee Kok Han,
professor and cardiology consultant at Hospital Universiti Malaya, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood sugar,
collectively known as the 3 Highs, are main risk factors to non-communicable diseases, which accounts for an
estimated 73% of total deaths in Malaysia.1 Cardiovascular diseases including
heart attacks and strokes are the biggest contributor of non-communicable
diseases.2
“So it is pressing for adults
to be more aware of and control their 3
Highs through their healthy dietary and lifestyle habits to achieve better heart
health,” he added.
Karen Ong, Marketing Director
of Fonterra Brands Malaysia said understanding consumers’ healthy living needs has
driven the company to innovate the latest heart-caring formulation and to
initiate campaigns that raise awareness of heart health.
Additionally, Anlene HeartPlus™ formulation is tested to be
low in glycaemic index (GI)*. It is important to consume low GI foods to help manage blood sugars in
the body.
Concurring with Dr. Chee’s advice,
Karen said while taking the right nutrition is a good start, it must be coupled
with regular physical activities to create a lifestyle change that effectively
puts Malaysian adults on the path to better heart health.
“That is why Anlene® chooses to work
with a familiar Malaysian name, Dato’ Sheila Majid -- Malaysia’s beloved jazz
queen to raise awareness of heart health and healthy living,” said Karen.
Dr. Chee agreed with Sheila’s
approach to healthy living and he added more advice for those who want to stay
heart healthy. “To maintain a healthy heart profile, perform
an annual health check to monitor your blood cholesterol, blood pressure and
blood sugar levels,” he said.
“Maintain
a healthy body weight with BMI (body mass index) range between 18.5 and 24.9 and
manage your stress. These can be achieved by eating healthy and exercising
regularly, which also keeps your 3 Highs
in check!” Anlene Heart-Plus™ is now available at major
retail outlets nationwide.
Website : www.anlene.com.my
Facebook : www.facebook.com/AnleneMalaysia
1 & 2 National Health and Morbidity Survey 2015, Non-Communicable
Diseases, Risk Factors & Other Health Problems, Ministry of Health, pp. 13
3 National Health and Morbidity Survey 2015,
Non-Communicable Diseases, Risk Factors & Other Health Problems, Ministry
of Health, pp. 20:
The overall prevalence of hypercholesterolemia (known and undiagnosed) among
adults of 18 years and above in this survey was 47.7%.
4 National Health and Morbidity Survey 2015,
Non-Communicable Diseases, Risk Factors & Other Health Problems, Ministry
of Health, pp. 17:
The overall prevalence of hypertension (known and undiagnosed) among adults of
18 years and above in this survey was 30.3%.
5 National Health and Morbidity Survey 2015, Non-Communicable
Diseases, Risk Factors & Other Health Problems, Ministry of Health, pp. 14: The overall prevalence of diabetes
mellitus (known and undiagnosed) among adults of 18 years and above in this
survey was 17.5%.
6 W.A. Ahmad, KH Sim (Eds.) Annual Report of the
NCVD-ACS Registry, 2011-2013. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: National Cardiovascular
Disease Database, 2015.
7 EFSA Journal 2010, 8(2); 1469
