Care for Your Musculoskeletal Health Early to Support Better Quality of Life Later

Hey! Health should be our ultimate goal. Let’s stay active with better movement, flexibility, and feel energized! Do you know, by 2040, Malaysians aged 60 years and above is expected to double from the current estimate of 10.3% of the population? The Social Wellbeing Research Centre at Universiti Malaya projected the number of Malaysians aged 60 years and above to reach 6.3 million in 2040, which is about 2 out of every 10 Malaysians.

Care for Your Musculoskeletal Health Early to Support Better Quality of Life Later

Not only is the number of our ageing population increasing rapidly, life expectancy of our silver population is expected to increase as well – men whose age reached 65 years in 2019 are expected to live a further 14.8 years to nearly 80; and women aged 65 last year are expected to live a further 17.8 years to about 82 years.

Recognizing the importance for Malaysia’s aging population to maintain their musculoskeletal health, which can affect their mobility, flexibility, balance and thereby quality of life as they age, Fonterra Brands Malaysia through its adult nutrition brand Anlene™ introduces ACTIFIT 3X™ and GOLD 5X™, formulated to provide important nutrients for Malaysian adults.

Anlene™ introduces ACTIFIT 3X™ and GOLD 5X™

Well, I’m drinking 2 glasses of Anlene™ ACTIFIT 3X™ day and night to support musculoskeletal health. It better to start early and at the same time I embrace healthy lifestyle by eating balanced diet, exercise 3 times a week, plus have enough rest and sleep. Meantime, I buy Anlene™ GOLD 5X™ for my parents.

A recent study highlights the importance of both regular exercise and milk intake as part of a balanced diet. It shows that participants who consumed 2 glasses of milk added with MFGM (Milk Fat Globule Membrane) and important nutrients plus regular exercises had 2X the improvement in flexibility, 3X the improvement in balance, and 40% more improvement in muscle mass compared to control.

New Anlene™ GOLD 5X™

New Anlene™ GOLD 5X™ is scientifically formulated with key nutrients that are important to support adults’ nutritional needs and has no added sugars. An important ingredient in the product is MFGM Active™, which contains MFGM - a combination of lipids and proteins that provides similar compounds to those found in joint fluids. Let’s enjoy the goodness of Anlene™ GOLD 5X™!

In each glass of milk, we can enjoy the goodness of Anlene™ ACTIFIT 3X™ that comes with high calcium, high protein, vitamin B2, B6, B12, C, D, E and collagen, while Anlene™ GOLD 5X™ is scientifically formulated to provide the same nutrients that 3X™ offers, plus MFGM Active™ and with no added sugars. 

Dr. Nor I'zzati Saedon, Consultant geriatric and senior lecturer of internal medicine at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)

According to Dr. Nor I'zzati Saedon, who is consultant geriatric and senior lecturer of internal medicine at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), musculoskeletal health is one of the key factors in enabling people to live their lives independently and it starts with building and maintaining bones, muscles and joints that will continue to be strong for many years ahead.

The musculoskeletal system provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body. It is made up of the bones of the skeleton, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue that supports and binds tissues and organs together.

Puan Megawati Suzari, Director of New Product Development, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs at Fonterra Brands Malaysia

In terms of nutrition, Puan Megawati Suzari, Director of New Product Development, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs at Fonterra Brands Malaysia which markets Anlene™, highlights the importance for middle aged adults to care for their mobility via maintaining strong bones, joints and muscles, which are also necessary for active living and healthy aging. “On top of improving lifestyle by becoming physically active, adopting a good dietary habit is equally important,” she says. 

Mr. Calvin Shun, Founder of Osso Bone Care Chiropractic

Another expert in the musculoskeletal field is chiropractor, Mr. Calvin Shun, Founder of Osso Bone Care Chiropractic, who highlights changes in the musculoskeletal system as one ages. “Our bones may start to deteriorate from as early as 30s, losing up to 20% of bone density and our joint cartilages (the ‘cushions’ between joints) may have significant degeneration in our 40s. Our muscle functions may become weaker by losing up to 29% of its strength as we age,” he says.

Anlene™ ACTIFIT 3X™ and GOLD 5X™ 

Anlene™ ACTIFIT 3X™ and GOLD 5X™ are brought to Malaysian consumers by Fonterra Brands Malaysia, a company committed to the highest of food safety and quality standards. Both products are now available at major retailers nationwide and online at our official stores on Shopee and Lazada. Recommended retail price of Anlene™ ACTIFIT 3X™ (1kg) is RM34.65 and Anlene™ GOLD 5X™ (1kg) is at RM38.90. 

Visit https://movecheckquiz.anlene.net.my/ to take Anlene Move Check Quiz, a special tool developed to assess your mobility by performing the simple physical movement. Or you can look out for Anlene Mobility Check happening in-store and on ground to assess your flexibility, strength, bone, and muscle mass.