“The risk of resistance appears more common in people taking oseltamivir for prevention purposes after the close and although the infected patients taking oseltamivir,” the UN official explained in a statement.

Oseltamivir is commonly known by the trade name Tamiflu is the drug recommended by WHO to deal with the A-H1N1 flu. The UN says that 12 of 28 cases of Tamiflu resistance is associated with the use intended for the prevention.

Six other cases of resistance occurred in patients with severe immunosuppression and four occurred due to use of Tamiflu for treatment.

Two further cases of resistance were identified in people who do not use Tamiflu as either prevention or treatment, clearly the WHO, which then stated that there was another alternative antiviral drug Relenza product of GlaxoSmithKline.

Overall, the number of cases this resistance are “sporadic and not often”. Generally, the WHO does not recommend the use of antiviral drugs for prevention purposes.

Of course, for those who contracted the flu and those who suffer from certain diseases that complications of high risk of contracting, the choice is to alleviate the existing symptoms, how to take existing drugs that do not develop symptoms become severe, WHO officials said

Actually there’s nothing wrong with the claim of a supplement or a multivitamin on a variety of complete formulas had. The reason, several types of supplements and vitamins do have multiple benefits that have been scientifically proven.

An example is the green tea. According to various studies, green tea merit to prevent various types of cancer, protect the heart, inhibits the growth of bacteria, fight tooth decay, and work as antioxidants to increase the body’s immune system. A row of these benefits attract the attention of researchers to seek to identify the active component in green tea.

Initially, drugs were only made for one purpose, such as the relief of pain. However, after a lot of people taking the drug and feel the benefits for other illnesses, then another benefit are investigated. In this case the most appropriate example is aspirin.

Drugs derived from willow bark in the first place are used to treat headaches. However, later revealed that the active substance acetyl salicylic acid from aspirin can also be developed to cope with arthritis pain, analgesic (pain relief), prevent heart disease, reduce the risk of colon cancer, to deal with osteoporosis.

1. Tablet
In addition to easier storage, the tablet also usually has aged a longer life than other forms of medicine. Especially for vitamins in tablet form is usually also added to the carrier substance called excipient. These compounds make the tablet more easily digested in the intestines. We have too many supplements in the form of easy to swallow tablets or commonly called a couplet.

2. Capsules
Several types of soluble vitamins, like vitamins A, D, and E, are generally packaged in softgel capsules. As for other vitamins or minerals are made in powder or liquid form and packaged in capsules. Such as tablets, capsules can also be easily stored and consumed. Compared with tablets, capsules have few additives because it is relatively easy to absorb.

3. Powder
People who bit difficult to swallow the pill can take the drug in powder form and may be mixed in water or food. The dose is also more easily adjusted. Drug in powder form is also individualized, such as for patients who are allergic to certain ingredients. Usually the drug in powder form is more expensive than the tablets or capsules.

4. Liquid
The formula is a liquid medicine is not only easy to swallow but could also be given an additional taste. Most medicines for children formula was made in this form. Several types of supplements (like vitamin E) are also made in liquid form for easier use on the skin. Eye drops or cough medicine is another type of liquid medicine.

5. Chewing
Several types of supplements and vitamins are usually made in such form that easily chewed gum. Chewable formula is recommended for those taking the drug difficult pill or tablet form.

6. Tablet blotting
Several types of medications or supplements, such as vitamin B12, the form of tablets formulated soluble suction in the mouth. Aim to be more easily absorbed into the blood vessels without mixed with stomach acid or enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract.