Adults over 40 have a lot more going for them, thus they need a “SOLmate” to help them “get more” so they can “be more,” said Kalbe International, manufacturer of nutritional products.
The company has now made available to the Philippine market its Entrasol Platinum, an adult nutritional supplement powder that contains high vitamin (C, E, and zinc) along with medium-chain triglycerides to optimize immune system; high protein, vitamin D and calcium to maintain muscle mass and bone strength; high fiber from inulin and beta-glucan for optimum nutrition absorption; and 75 percent whey protein that helps promote muscle growth. It comes in vanilla and chocolate flavors.
It can help fulfill an adult’s daily nutritional needs for protection, healthy aging and recovery, coupled with a proper diet, healthy lifestyle and exercise.
In a pre-marketing surveillance conducted in July 2020, 68 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients across six hospitals — Ospital ng Maynila, Ospital ng Sampaloc, Sta. Ana Hospital, Philippine Heart Center, East Avenue Medical Center and Caloocan City Medical Center — were given this product.
From an average of 14 confinement days, COVID-19 patients who were given two servings of this beverage a day were discharged after 10 days only or 53 percent earlier. Forty-three out of the 68 patients or 63 percent enrolled in the program maintained their weight, and 23 or 34 percent out of the 68 patients gained weight.
The company said patients recover faster with daily supplementation of this product, proving that this drink may be used to support the nutritional needs of critically ill and hospitalized patients and even people recovering from illnesses and surgeries.
Wijaya Chandra, country manager for consumer nutrition at Kalbe International, said the company wants to strengthen its mission in the country by introducing a high-quality adult nutritional supplement that can help fulfil an adult’s daily nutritional needs, especially during this time when nutrition is important in promoting health and supporting immunity.
Donny Bambang Iryanto, business unit head of adult nutrition at Kalbe International, said the product allows an adult to get more nutrition compared with any product in the market now.
The company has tapped Kuya Kim Atienza, who is a TV host, weather anchor, triathlete, cyclist and new vlogger, to be its first brand ambassador to help promote the company and its newest nutritional powdered milk drink.
“For Kalbe, it is an honor to have Kuya Kim as the “SOLmate” of Entrasol Platinum,” Chandra said, noting Atienza as an advocate of active health lifestyle.
Active at 54, Atienza said the product is perfect for him. He takes it after his intense workout for muscular recovery. “I’ve been a fan of whey protein even before the brand came into my life,” he said.
