Derek Ramsey’s ‘secret affair’

MANILA, Philippines - He works 22 hours a day, seven days a week. “It’s crazy,” says actor Derek Ramsey, “and it could be this way until the end of the year.” A typical day starts at 6 a.m. when he wakes up and gets ready for call time at 7 a.m. With his new fantasy teleserye, “Kidlat,” where he plays a super hero, his day may start even earlier, at 4 or 5 a.m., as he needs the extra time to get into his costume. He is also the TV host of Amazing Race Philippines, as well as the romantic star in his latest movie A Secret Affair. A natural athlete, he even tries to squeeze in some time to play golf with his dad as often as he can. He knows that ideally, he needs at least six to seven hours of sleep every day.  But unlike other actors, he says, he does not have the “talent” to take cat naps between shooting takes. He had always lived an active lifestyle. “To start every day, I take Pharmaton,” he shares. “If not for Pharmaton, I don’t think I will last.”

 “Pharmaton contains multivitamins and minerals plus Ginseng G115,” says Andrew Tuano, Pharmaton brand manager. “It provides lasting energy so you can push yourself to the limit, accomplish more, and live your life to the fullest.” Trinidad P. Trinidad, a PhD in nutrition, says, “Urbanization has changed our way of life significantly. It pushes us to juggle different roles and tasks.”

What’s more, there are the modern-day threats from the environment such as pollution, climate change, poor quality of food, and work-induced stress. But oftentimes, we may not even be aware of it.

“72% of Filipinos claim to ‘feel healthy,’ yet complain of various health issues,” Dr. Trinidad notes. Many suffer from sleeping problems, poor attention and memory, as well as fatigue and high cholesterol levels.

“The trend today is dietary supplements,” says Dr. Trinidad. “These contain vitamins and minerals which, when added to your diet, help boost your health and energy as well as reduce risks of age-related conditions.”

Studies have shown that “compared to multivitamins alone, Pharmaton with Ginseng G115 can improve one’s quality of life by 86% more,” says Dr. Ivan Noel G. Olegario of Boehringer Ingelheim Phils., makers of trusted pharmaceutical brands such as Pharmaton. “It is the only clinically proven multivitamin plus Ginseng G115 formulation.”

 “G115 is the gold standard of ginseng extracts,” Dr. Ivan explains. “We not only extract it, we also cultivate it.” The quality of ginseng is dictated by the thoroughness of its preparation — from cultivation, harvesting to processing — which normally takes from four to six years. Ginseng G115 is standardized to ensure consistent results and high quality.

“Over 100 pre-clinical studies have been conducted, proving its efficacy in providing more energy, improving memory and attention, decreasing mental fatigue, enhancing body immunity, and protecting cells from free radicals.”

Dr. Ivan presented the “7 Quality of Life Aspects” listed in bio-medical research, namely: 1) energy, 2) fulfillment in life, 3) social life, 4) immunity, 5) work performance, 6) sex life, and 7) relaxation.

Ginseng counteracts fatigue and stress,  modulates blood pressure, and improves the metabolic process and immune functions,” says Dr. Trinidad. Combined with multivitamins, it decreases fatigue and stress by 63%.  The quality of relaxation is improved by 58%. Alertness is increased by 44%. And work performance and overall quality of life are improved by 86%.”

Pharmaton with Ginseng G115 is not a stimulant, Dr. Ivan clarifies. “It does not have caffeine. Its action is related to neuronstimulation. It improves synaptic transmissions, so you are more efficient to do what you need to do. It adapts to what you want to do.”

Derek says he is looking forward to Christmas since this is the time which he reserves for his family. Then he can pay more attention to his personal life.

“He is the perfect choice to represent the brand, as endorser for Pharmaton with Ginseng G115,” Tuano says.  “He does a lot of things in his life, not only what he needs to do but also what he wants to do. He lives his life to the fullest.”