What Exactly Are Food Supplements?

Food supplements are food products that contain specific vitamins, minerals or trace elements. These ingredients are usually offered in concentrated form. This makes the form of food supplements rather atypical for a food product. Visually, they resemble medications, which they definitely are not.

Food supplements are available in the form of capsules, tablets, compacts, drops, tinctures or powders. The term "supplements" is also commonly used in German.

Who Benefits From Food Supplements?

As the name suggests, food supplements are intended to, or can, supplement the diet. Ideally, a person obtains all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals through a varied diet consisting primarily of fresh foods.

However, the current diet of many people in industrialised nations, with its high proportion of fast food and convenience foods, can lead to occasional deficiencies in vitamins and minerals. Certain dietary patterns, such as vegetarianism and veganism, can also result in a deficiency of individual vitamins and trace elements. Such a deficiency should always be evaluated by a medical professional first.

Therefore, food supplements are beneficial whenever a deficiency in vitamins, minerals and trace elements is possible. The reasons for such a deficiency can be varied. These include, for example, a one-sided diet or digestive problems.

Is It Possible to Overdose on Supplements?

Yes, it is. If the body is supplied with vitamins and minerals that it already has sufficient levels of, an oversupply of certain vitamins or minerals can occur. This doesn't necessarily need to have any harmful effects. When using food supplements, you should always follow the recommended intake guidelines (which can be found, for example, on the packaging).

Are There Laws That Regulate, for Example, Manufacturing Requirements?

For food supplements, there is an EU-wide directive that regulates the manufacturing requirements. In Germany, this directive is implemented through the Food Supplements Ordinance (NEM-Verordnung).

How Can I Use Food Supplements Effectively?

It is generally recommended to have your health checked by a medical professional to determine if you have a deficiency in certain vitamins, minerals or trace elements. It is also advisable to research the product before taking it. At Vita Natura, you can find all the important information about the products, as well as the recommended intake, in the product description. Furthermore, you can always contact us with any questions using our contact form.

Can Food Supplements Cure Diseases?

Supplements are meant to complement the diet. They are not cures, but they can support the body in the normal function of important areas.

What Makes Vita Natura's Food Supplements Special?

At Vita Natura, we place particular emphasis on the quality of our products. All our products are manufactured in-house at our facility in Bonn. Our raw materials undergo rigorous quality control. We are an ISO 9001-certified company and meet the high standards required by this certification. We are also HACCP-certified (the international standard for hygiene regulations).

We are a small team with big goals. We communicate openly, and for everyone on the team, product quality and customer satisfaction are paramount. We don't just want to sell you food supplements; we promise you that you're in good hands with Vita Natura.