How to choose food supplements correctly

Studies done in Latvia reveal that food supplements are very popular among residents of Latvia 1 The research shows that slightly more than a half (53%) of the residents of Latvia use food supplements (https://nra.lv/veseliba/324473-veseliba-kas-ikvienam-butu-jazina-par-uztura-bagatinatajiem.htm) and they usually choose them at their own initiative 2 The research shows that 49% of residents themselves decide on which food supplements to use (https://www.la.lv/katrs-otrais-uztura-bagatinatajus-perk-pec-savas-iniciativas) . Given the huge demand and offer, it can be rather challenging to evaluate and choose the right food supplements, and wide product range does not help at all. In order to correctly evaluate if you need to supplement with vitamins and minerals, we recommend taking a small assessment based on the formula that allows to objectively reconsider your need for the chosen food supplement 3 FORMULA FOR CHOSING THE RIGHT FOODS SUPPLEMENT (https://www.santa.lv/raksts/ievasveseliba/farmaceite-inese-sviestina-izverte-vai-un-kadi-uztura-bagatinataji-tev-nepieciesami-26704/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=news&utm_medium=admin&fbclid=IwAR3PEqiyyIAz9U_5cvX6N-T7vXLSGPrWxKWygEsLWf87ID3FFkW2wXFOLj8) :

1. Read the list of ingredients! Explore the substances included in the food supplement.

2. Learn more about the food supplement in their website (caution if there is no website!)

3. Check if the food supplement is registered in appropriate register, e.g Latvian food supplements register!

4. Look for any references to scientific trials that prove effects of the substances!

5. Evaluate if you need food supplements and think of why you are supplementing your diet with vitamins and minerals.

Food supplements are concentrated nutrients – vitamins and minerals which cannot always be obtained from the diet in sufficient amounts and their volumes in the body can depend on season and lifestyle.

Food supplements are recommended when the body is exhausted. It can be due to elevated physical and mental load as well as for vegans and vegetarians and people suffering from dairy product intolerance.

We would encourage you to have a well-balanced diet, exercise regularly and stay in fresh air, and – last but not least – to have a positive outlook on life. Taking into consideration the huge demand for food supplements and also the wide offer, we want to give you the best solution we can.

Our products have been created and manufactured in Latvia and we choose to create food supplements from highly efficient natural ingredients, and we also use active plant-based substances. For capsules we choose only natural additives – rice shell powder. Capsule shell does not contain animal gelatine; instead, we use hydroxypropyl methylcellulose capsules without colourants.

Efficacy of each ingredient has been proven in scientific trials; you can learn more in our website section Under the Microscope. Meanwhile, in section Live Easily we encourage and give advice for healthy diet and lifestyle.

A saying “One-size-fits-all is useless” can be attributed also to food supplements. Quality and efficiency cannot be reduced merely to the number of ingredients in one pill or capsule, but rather to the effective dose of these substances.

We believe that the nature can heal – it is time to live easily!