Endurance athlete sets new world record in Antarctica thanks to Q10 and Pharma Nord UK

Noel Hanna climbed Everest last year thanks to Bio-Quinone Q10 and this January he set a new Guinness world record with a little help from Pharma Nord UK.

Over the New Year period, the endurance athlete tackled Antarctica's Mount Vinson in the final stage of an epic World Record attempt, which has seen him scale seven of the world's highest peaks over three years.

He completed this amazing challenge at noon on Sunday January 3 and was quick to thank Pharma Nord UK for their contribution.

“I've been in great health the whole time thanks to Pharma Nord's vitamins and supplements,” Noel said. “I took Q10 when I scaled Everest and it has given me a boost again.”

Noel, who also works as a sports trainer, has needed to keep his energy levels at their absolute maximum during this arduous adventure, which is raising money for the Ulster Cancer Foundation.

He says: “When attempting an endurance challenge like this you need to be in peak condition and when it comes to energy I wouldn't go anywhere without Q10.”

Noel and his wife Lynne have been taking Bio-Quinone Q10 for years and feel they would never have been the first couple from Northern Ireland to climb Mount Everest if not for the energy boosting supplement.

He says: “For Everest we used the Q10 before we left and during our two months on the Mountain. We did not suffer from tiredness or muscle pain and enjoyed a fantastic summit with abundant energy.”

“Nothing prepares you for the physical pressure this kind of expedition puts you under,”

Lynne adds. “I needed to be prepared physically and that required high calibre supplements. Pharma Nord's Q10 really helped me to harness every drop of energy day after day”.

Everest was just one stage of Noel's epic 7 Summits 2 Sea Level challenge, which not only sees him scale some of the world's highest peaks, but also requires a top-speed descent to sea level to succeed in his Guinness World Record attempt.

In total, Noel has beaten Argentina's Mount Aconcagua, Nepal's Mount Everest, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Denali in Alaska, Russia's Mount Elbrus and the Carstensz Pyramid of Indonesia.

Noel's final expedition was to take on the 4897m peak of Mount Vinson in Antarctica and he completed this challenge by reaching sea level at noon January 3 2010.

Pharma Nord was the first company to introduce Q10 to the European market and Bio-Quinone Q10 Gold is still considered to be the benchmark in quality throughout the industry.

Each capsule contains 100mg of Coenzyme Q10, a vitamin-like substance, which plays a vital role in the body's energy supply mechanism and has many other benefits, including heart health and antioxidant activity. Bio-Quinone Q10 Gold uses an oil-based gel capsule formulation for optimum absorption.

For more information about Bio-Quinone Q10 call Pharma Nord UK FREE on 0800 591 756 or email uksales@pharmanord.co.uk

Dawn Harris is the face of Pharma Nord 2009
The 45-year-old, from Northumberland, won the competition after being chosen from a high number of entries from across the North East of England.

The mother-of-two will now see her face used in an advertising campaign for Pharma Nord UK's bestselling product Q10 Revitalising Face Cream.

Pharma Nord UK, which sells high quality dietary supplements covering everything from heart health, joint care and immune support, through to body fat management and skincare, launched the competition to give someone from the North-East the chance to star in a new advert.

One of the company's existing product representatives, TV's Dr Chris Steele, helped Pharma Nord choose the winner after the entries were narrowed down to a shortlist of four finalists - Denise Jefferson, of Kenton Bankfoot, Newcastle, Becky Magson, of West Molesden, Morpeth, Northumberland, and Angela Wilkinson, of Stanley, County Durham, and eventual winner Dawn Harris.

The standard of all the entries was extremely high, but choosing the winner from such a strong shortlist was incredibly tough.

Dr Steele, who was born in Newcastle and recently signed on to promote Pharma Nord's Bio-Quinone Q10 capsules until 2010, says: “I found it very difficult to decide on the winner, as all four finalists had compelling stories and the right look.

“But I think Dawn will do a fantastic job representing Pharma Nord’s excellent product.”

Q10 Revitalising Face Cream with SPF 15 combines highly active substances, such as Coenzyme Q10, Pycnogenol, jojoba, and apricot kernel oils, in a unique, paraben-free formulation to protect skin from premature ageing.

Pharma Nord UK Managing Director Bent Henriksen says: “We liked Dawn’s fresh and frank approach, she’s a real woman who has overcome personal difficulties and made herself stronger, which is just what we were looking for.”

Dawn's photoshoot took place at  picturesque Linden Hall in Longhorsley, Northumberland in August.

These photos will go on to form an advertising campaign for Pharma Nord products that will feature in newspapers and magazines in the North-East in 2009-2010. Dawn will also receive a free supply of Q10 Revitalising Face Cream for 12 months.

To be in with a chance of winning the competition, entrants had to write or email a recent photo plus 250 words explaining why they should be the face of Pharma Nord Q10 cream.

Women's health expert to work with Pharma Nord UK - 20.08.2009 
Pharma Nord UK are delighted to announce the latest addition to its team of spokespeople.

Maryon Stewart, one of the UK's best known authorities on women's health, joins TV's Dr Chris Steele MBE, nutritionist Gareth Zeal, and Olympic athlete Andrew Steele, in representing bestselling Pharma Nord products throughout the UK.

The menopause expert, who has sold more than one million books worldwide, will primarily promote Omega 7, which provides nutritional support for mucous membranes and skin.

She said: “I've used Omega 7 in my clinic for years and I've had first hand experience of the many benefits it can have.”

Omega-7 is derived from the oil of sea buckthorn berries, which contains omega 3, 6, 7, and 9 fatty acids.

It is particularly rich in palmitoleic acid (omega-7), which is rarely found in plants, and also contains natural antioxidants – tocopherols, tocotrienols, carotenoids, and plant sterols.

Omega-7 is 100% pure sea buckthorn oil, is yeast and sugar free, and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Dr Chris Steele, who represents Bio-Quinone Q10 and BioActive Q10 for Pharma Nord UK, has been taking the company's products for years and was thrilled to join the team in January.

He says: “I've taken Bio-Quinone Q10 for years. It's vital for energy production and, as you get older, it becomes very important to top it up if you want to feel younger and keep active for longer.”

Olympic 400-metre runner Andrew Steele, who represented Great Britain in Beijing, takes Bio-Quinone Q10, Bio-CLA, and Bio-Fish Oil, and helps represent all three products.

Andrew says: “I take Pharma Nord supplements, not just for the immediate benefits, but for improving my long-term general health.”

One of the UK's leading nutritionists, Gareth Zeal also works closely with Pharma Nord UK, and helps to represent the entire product range.

Pharma Nord UK Managing Director Bent Henriksen says: “We're delighted to announce the addition of Maryon Stewart to our expanding team of renowned spokespeople and product advocates.”