GALEX PREMIUM LIQUID FOOD SUPPLEMENT ELIXIRÉ
Written by Iva Živanović, 18 Nov 2024
Galex is a reputable, high-quality private company with a pharmaceutical tradition in the development and production of cosmetic products and food supplements.
"Our goal is to care for the health and improve the quality of life of the users of our products, which is why we maintain the highest standards at every stage of the production process. We pay particular attention to the quality of the raw materials used for our products and, as far as possible, use natural raw materials certified for quality according to the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia."
What are food supplements?
According to EU Regulation No. 1169/2011, food supplements are defined as products which supplement the normal diet and are a source of concentrated nutrients or other substances having nutritional or physiological effects, which are placed on the market in the form of capsules, lozenges, tablets, liquids or other similar forms.
Food supplements may contain vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, fibre, plant or plant extracts, micro-organisms and other substances having nutritional or physiological effects.
Frequently asked questions about food supplements
"Vitamins can also be obtained from food. Why would it be a good idea to take vitamin supplements as well?"
Modern diets are often too varied to provide adequate amounts of vitamins, so taking vitamin supplements is an effective way to provide the nutrients you need. A deficiency of one or more vitamins and minerals can lead to a variety of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, anaemia, reduced immune resistance, etc. Studies have shown that the use of food supplements could save on healthcare costs. Billions of euros could be saved each year in treating diseases that could be prevented by sufficient intake of vitamins and nutrients.
Source:
https://foodsupplementseurope.org/wp-content/themes/fse-theme/documents/value-of-supplementation/hccs_booklet-singlepage.pdf
https://www.sfd.si/publikacije/
"What are the amounts of vitamins that should be consumed?"
The National Institute of Public Health (NIPH) defines precise recommended intakes of minerals and vitamins for each age group. Food supplements containing vitamins and minerals must be labelled with the vitamin value per dose, expressed as a percentage of the recommended daily allowance (RDA), where the recommended values refer to the total intake of the vitamin, including that obtained from food.
Source:
https://www.nijz.si/sites/www.nijz.si/files/uploaded/referencne_vrednosti_za_vnos.pdf
"Sometimes we can see on food supplements that the content of a particular vitamin is 600% of the RDA, which means that the vitamin content is 6 times higher than the recommended daily intake. Are such products more effective?"
Unfortunately NO, vitamins can be divided into those that are water soluble, such as vitamin C and the B vitamins, and those that are fat soluble, such as vitamins A, D, E and K. Our body excretes excessive amounts of ingested water-soluble vitamins through the kidneys, so it will use as much vitamin as it needs and the excess will simply be excreted. If there is an excess of vitamins consumed, this can cause inconvenience and lead to health problems such as hypervitaminosis. A higher intake of vitamins also increases interactions with other nutrients or even medicines we use, so it is not sensible to consume more vitamins than recommended, as this can even be dangerous.
"Why then do manufacturers choose to use such values in food supplements?"
Vitamins are very unstable molecules. Various factors such as the pH of the medium, the presence of oxygen, light and elevated temperature can cause vitamins to break down or be converted into ineffective forms, so some manufacturers resort to the method of over-supplementing vitamins to ensure that at least some minimum vitamin content is still effective at the end of their shelf life. Of course, it is also possible to ensure the stability of vitamins by other technological processes without risking overdosing our users.
"Which products are included in the Elixiré Food Supplement Line?"
The Elixiré range currently consists of 8 products, 6 in liquid form and 2 in capsule form. All products are made from high-quality ingredients that provide effective solutions for well-being, without harmful additives.
"How do we at Galex make sure Elixiré Premium Dietary Supplements are really good quality?"
- Food supplements are in liquid form and have a balanced pH value that is best suited to preserving vitamins.
- The products are protected from oxygen by a method of nitrogen purging, which displaces oxygen that accelerates the decomposition or conversion of vitamins.
- The packaging is dark to further protect the contents from light, and once opened, the products are stored in the fridge in their original packaging to preserve the vitamin content until the end of their shelf life.
- Some products are encapsulated with lecithin, so the vitamins are further protected from external influences.
- All products are developed and manufactured under controlled GMP conditions, in accordance with FSSC 22000 certification.
"What are the advantages of the liposomal form of food supplements or encapsulation?"
1. Stability of vitamins and minerals: lecithin are small molecules which, in high concentrations, as in the case of Elixiré food supplements, form spheres called micelles or liposomes. Within these spheres, vitamins are trapped and thus protected from external influences. Thus, we speak of a micellated or liposomal form of vitamins.
2. Better absorption of vitamins and minerals: the advantage of encapsulation with lecithin is better solubility of the vitamins and, above all, better absorption. In the case of Elixiré products, more of the vitamin is absorbed than the same amount of vitamin without lecithin encapsulation. This allows us to state with greater certainty that the user will receive a sufficient amount of the vitamin compared to other food supplements.
Facts about Elixiré food supplements in general:
- are sugar-free
- are free from added colouring matter
- are vegan products
- better absorption due to its liquid form
- products are made under controlled GMP conditions
- they are made in Slovenia
Make Elixiré Premium food supplements the best investment
for your health. With a balanced diet and nutritional supplements
Elixire on the road to health and vitality!
