A Malaysian-made plant-based blend of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics to support gut health and boost immunity

BoonY & Co and CARiNG Pharmacy announce the launch of Tribiotics, a groundbreaking Malaysian-made supplement designed to improve gut health and overall well-being. Now available exclusively at CARiNG Pharmacy, Tribiotics combines the power of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics with the added benefits of Riceberry & Organic Sea Buckthorn Powder, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. Priced at RM99 per box (20 sachets), Tribiotics offers a plant-based solution for those suffering from gut-related health issues.

Main image: Ms Fam Li Ying, Director of Growth for Teach For Malaysia, Professor Dr. Lee Yeong Yeh, Professor of Medicine and Consultant of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Internal Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Ms Fam Swee Ying, co-founder of BoonY & Co Mr Boon Hau Hng, co-founder of BoonY & Co, Associate Prof. Dr. Chong Chun Wie, School of Pharmacy Monash University, Mr Loo Jooi Leng, Marketing Director of Caring Pharmacy, Mr. Chin Kok Tian, Managing Director of My Myracle Sdn Bhd

Many Malaysian adults suffer from poor digestive health, with symptoms including acid reflux, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and skin issues. Ministry of Health data shows that diseases of the digestive system were the third and ninth cause of hospitalisation in private and public hospitals respectively in 2022.

At the launch, leading Malaysian microbiome expert Associate Prof. Dr. Chong Chun Wie, School of Pharmacy Monash University and Dr. Lee Yeong Yeh, Professor of Medicine and Consultant of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Internal Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia, explained how the 3 main “biotics” – prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics¹ – are critical for gut health.

¹ Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics Explained

• Prebiotics are non-digestible compounds found in certain foods that serve as nourishment for the beneficial bacteria in the gut.

Scientifically Proven Benefits of Tribiotics

With many people experiencing gut-related health problems such as acid reflux, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and skin issues, Tribiotics helps people to balance their gut health. The supplement is designed to:

• Improve gut health by maintaining a balanced gut
• Boost immune function, protecting the body against infections and
• Provide antioxidant properties that prevent or slow cell damage caused by free
• Alleviate skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis through anti-inflammatory properties.

What makes Tribiotics unique is its postbiotic strain, derived from locally fermented Malaysian foods like tapai ubi and tempeh. This local ingredient not only supports gut health but also highlights the importance of natural, homegrown resources in health supplements. Tribiotics is free from preservatives, sugar, artificial flavours and colours.

According to Fam Swee Ying, Managing Director, BoonY & Co, “We are thrilled to partner with CARiNG Pharmacy to introduce Tribiotics, a Malaysian-made supplement that combines the benefits of prebiotics, probiotics, and our proprietary Postbionix®️ postbiotic blend. Tribiotics represents BoonY & Co’s commitment to creating science-backed, plant-based solutions for gut health. Our goal is to provide consumers with effective, natural products that not only enhance well-being but also have a positive impact on our community. We believe Tribiotics will help those seeking a holistic approach to health.”

“At CARiNG Pharmacy, our mission is to make healthy living accessible to the communities we serve. We are pleased to partner with BoonY & Co to enhance the health of our customers with Tribiotics and also give back to the community. For every purchase of Tribiotics, we will donate to Teach For Malaysia, supporting educational equity and empowering the next generation of leaders. Together, we are working toward a future where health and opportunity are within everyone’s reach,” said Loo Jooi Leng, Marketing Director of CARiNG Pharmacy.

• Probiotics are the “good bacteria” that naturally live in the gut, helping to maintain a healthy
• Postbiotics are the by-products of the fermentation process carried out by probiotics, offering additional health benefits such as anti-inflammatory

Partnership with Purpose: RM2 Donation to Teach For Malaysia for each product sold

In an effort to give back to the community, BoonY & Co and CARiNG Pharmacy have teamed up to support Teach For Malaysia, a non-profit organisation dedicated to closing the education gap for underserved communities. For every purchase of Tribiotics, RM2 will be donated to Teach For Malaysia to support educational equity and empower the next generation of leaders.

Fam Li Ying, Director of Growth for Teach For Malaysia, said, “At Teach For Malaysia, we believe that quality education is the most powerful tool for every child to realize their full potential. With the support of partners like BoonY & Co and CARiNG Pharmacy, we can continue closing the learning gap in our diverse communities. Every contribution helps us recruit and place the country’s most promising leaders in high-need schools, empowering students who will become the future leaders of Malaysia. Together, we are creating a brighter, more equitable future for all.”

Nutritional Excellence Backed by Research

Tribiotics features Postbionix®️, a proprietary postbiotic blend co-developed between Malaysian companies Nutrignomix and My Myracle. with two international patents awarded for its nutraceutical use and anti-tumour activity. At the launch, Mr. Chin Kok Tian, Managing Director, My Myracle Sdn Bhd shared how the plant-based postbiotic is produced using a patented non-heat killed technique developed by Malaysian researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), unlike most postbiotics which are made via the heat-killed method.

Availability

BoonY & Co Tribiotics is now available exclusively at selected CARiNG Pharmacy outlets at RM99 per box (20 sachets). Tribiotics will also be available nationwide at all CARiNG Pharmacy outlets soon.