Temasek Foundation Shakes Up Vitamin D Supply in Singapore
What’s the Deal?
More than 100,000 bottles of Vitamin D tablets are heading straight to the hands of low‑income families, seniors and expectant mothers deemed ready for the boost.
Why It Matters
Recent studies show a surprisingly high number of Singaporeans are running on vitamin D low‑doses, which can lead to aches, bone concerns and a general feeling of “meh.” The Foundation’s shout‑out to the sun‑vitamin is a bold move to change that narrative.
Campaign Highlights
In a media announcement on Thursday, March 11, the Foundation rolled out a campaign aimed at raising more awareness about the importance of Vitamin D—because nobody wants to be a vitamin‑deficient villain!
- Low-income families – getting the essential supplement at no cost.
- Seniors – tackling falls and bone weakness with a daily dose.
- Expectant mothers – supporting healthy pregnancies and babies.
Impact on the Community
With a gallery of bottles ready to be dispersed, the Foundation hopes to turn a health issue into a community celebration—one sun‑kissed tablet at a time.
Bottom Line
Thanks to the Temasek Foundation’s generous distribution, the fight against Vitamin D deficiency takes a whole lot brighter—and a little lighter, because everyone loves a good “catchy” health boost.
‘Sunshine Vitamin’ supplements for vulnerable residents and pregnant mothers
BASF Unveils Melt‑On‑Tongue Vitamin D3 to Keep You Sunny Inside!
BASF’s nutrition arm has launched a new, hassle‑free way to get your daily dose of Vitamin D3. The “melt‑on‑tongue” tablets are designed to dissolve right where you’re already eating—no pill‑slurping required.
Why This Matters
“We’ve crafted the tablets to match the recommended intake levels, supported by solid science, with the goal of lowering Vitamin D deficiency among Singaporeans,” says Tina Low, Vice President of Global Business Management at BASF Human Nutrition.
“And with the tablets melting in your mouth, it’s as easy as a snack.”
What You’ll Get
- Each bottle holds 100 tablets.
- Every tablet packs 400 International Units (IU) of Vitamin D3.
- One bottle equals roughly a two‑month supply for an adult.
How to Grab Your Supply
The distribution runs from March 15 to March 28 for residents holding Blue or Orange Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) cards or who receive Public Assistance.
Pick‑up spots:
- Guardian, Unity, and Watsons pharmacies (subject to pharmacist assessment).
- KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital will hand out tablets to 5,000 expectant mothers via antenatal care.
- SATA CommHealth’s Doctors‑On‑Wheels program will give 1,500 vulnerable seniors their dose, plus support from Homecare and Rehabilitation Services at the Community Hub in Fernvale and at six island‑wide medical centres.
More Than Just Vitamin D
This initiative is part of Temasek Foundation’s “Stay Prepared” Covid‑19 rollout—a broad effort to build resilience and support Singapore’s communities during the pandemic.
Stay bright, stay healthy, and enjoy life—no pills, just a melt‑and‑munch vitamin boost!
The #StrongerWithSunshine campaign
The organisation will also be rolling out a public education campaign to raise more awareness on the importance of Vitamin D.
Their #StrongerWithSunshine campaign is said to feature a microsite that includes personal experiences from community influencers. They are expected to discuss how they boost their Vitamin D levels with regular outdoor activities and good nutrition.
Vitamin D is commonly known as the “sunshine vitamin.” It is usually made in the skin when one is exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. This vitamin plays a vital role in supporting our immune system, our body’s muscle functions and helps keep our bones strong and healthy.
However, in Singapore, it’s been found that many are not getting enough Vitamin D. This may have worsened after consistently staying indoors due to the pandemic, Temasek Foundation said the media release.
The public should seek advice from healthcare professionals if they think they are at risk of Vitamin D deficiency, Temasek Foundation also said.
“We see a high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women globally and in Singapore,” Professor Jerry Chan, Senior Consultant, Department of Reproductive Medicine, KKH also stated.
“It is important for pregnant women to get an adequate amount of Vitamin D as it is proven to reduce the risk of complications in pregnancies such as preterm birth and low birth weight in infants.”
This article was first published in theAsianparent.
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