Anorexia is a disorder that may affect people of different ages, periods and certain conditions. Anorexia can have physical or psychological origins and can lead to malnutrition and weight loss.

In most cases, loss of appetite is short-term, but if it last longer, it is necessary to find and eliminate the underlying causes.

Some of underlying causes are: stress, bacterial or viral infections, reflux, allergies, imbalance of hormones, result of diseases the side effect of drugs and ….

Following the decrease in appetite, intake of nutrients decreases, so proper function and physical growth especially in children, are disturbed.

Near puberty, lack of appetite, reduced food consumption and severe weight loss will delay puberty and growth process.

Using appetite suppressants is one of the easiest and least troublesome ways to increase appetite.

Zinc:

Zinc plays a very important role in the growth process of children, and even low level of zinc deficiency can disrupt the normal course of growth. Zinc deficiency also can cause anorexia and this accelerate the disorder. Changes or reduction in learning, mental motor functions and physical activity can also be due to zinc deficiency.

Lysine amino acid:

Amino acids are the basic unit of the of various proteins formation in human body. So Low levels of lysine are associated with reduced protein production.

Lysine increases calcium absorption and bone strength, plays an important role in building and maintaining skeletal muscle tissue. Lysine also increases energy and reduce weakness.

Since Lysine is one of the essential amino acids (which the body cannot produce naturally) must be supplied through food sources and/or supplements.

B-group vitamins:

Children need energy for activity and this energy is obtained from the metabolism of food such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins. The disruption of the balance of vitamins and minerals that are involved in the process of body metabolism or energy release is one of the reasons for lack of energy in children. B-group vitamins, especially B1, B6, B12, also act as enzyme co-factors.

Vitamin B1 or thiamine helps the proper functioning of the nervous system, brain, muscles, heart, stomach and intestines and plays major role in the proper formation of the nervous system in children.

Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine participates in the production of hemoglobin and the production of antibodies to prevent various diseases.

Vitamin B12 is very important for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. It also plays a role in the formation of red blood cells and oxygen supply to different tissues. The metabolism of most body cells depends on vitamin B12, because this vitamin plays role in the synthesis and composition of fatty acids and energy production.

B-group vitamins generally have a remarkable and significant effect on body metabolism and energy supply.

 

Appfizz effervescent tablets with a formulation consisting of zinc, lysine and group B vitamins improve children’s appetite and provide nutrients.

Ingredients	Dosage	ADR
Vitamin B1	5 mg	1000 %
Vitamin B6	2.5 mg	500 %
Vitamin B12	2 mcg	400 %
Zinc (as Zinc Citrate)	3 mg	100%
L-Lysine (HCL)	150mg	–

 

Specifications of Appffizz:

• Helps normal weight gain
• Appetite stimulation
• Increase food intake
• Improve food absorption
• improve growth and immune system function
• Increased energy
• Cola and Fanta flavors. Since children’s acceptance of supplements and medicines is one of the concerns of parents, Appffizz effervescent tablets are acceptable by children due to the taste of Cola and Fanta soft drinks.
• Free of cyproheptadine and any side effects of drowsiness

 

Summary:

Loss of appetite and the consequential lack of intake of  adequate nutrients, vitamins and minerals result in complications such as inappropriate weight gain (especially in growing age), weakness, decrease in concentration, decreased body energy level and fatigue, weak immunity, muscle weakness, depletion of essential body proteins and nutritional deficiencies.

Appfizz effervescent tablets containing zinc, lysine and B- group vitamins increase appetite, supply nutrients to maintain body health, strengthen the immune system, and increase energy in children. The flavor used in this brand of Hihealth effervescent has the taste of cola and the color of caramel, which is very similar to Cola beverages (so for Fanta taste). For this reason, it will be much easier for children to accept this product.