Seals of quality and product identification

An external institution, the LEFO institute in Ahrensburg near Hamburg regularly checks the quality of our products. Each batch is tested for heavy metals, pesticides and other contamination. Moreover, the LEFO institute ensures that our products comply with all legal demands.
 
www.lefo.de

The seal indicates that studies have been conducted with this product.

The BIOGENA science team guarantees expertise and high-quality products.

Our products are manufactured under excellent hygiene & quality standards.

BIOGENA is tested anually by the independent institute LACON GmbH for manufactured organic products. Products with an organic seal come from organic farming and are secured due to a high food law standard.

www.lacon-institut.com

BIOGENA capsules are high-quality products manufactured in Austria with experience and passion. Only our capsules filled with liquid substances are outsourced to trusted and renowned producers in Switzerland and Austria.

Formulation on the basis of valuable herb- and plant extracts.

The active form of vitamin K for quicker absorbtion and longer retention in the body.

Natural product ingredients - 100% plant-based.

Multi strain product with 10 billion proliferative bacteria per daily dosage from 10 strains.

BIOGENA defines products as "vegetarian" or "suitable for vegetarians" if they meet the definition of "vegan" but may also contain products from live animals (e.g. milk, poultry eggs, bee honey, or sheep's wool fat). This also applies to their ingredients or products derived from them that have been added to the product.

BIOGENA thrives for producing with premium quality raw materials and highest quality standards.

BIOGENA defines as "vegan" or "suitable for vegans" all products which do not contain raw materials of animal origin. In addition, no ingredients of animal origin were used in production. Only the synthesis of micronutrients by bacteria or yeasts cannot be excluded by this designation.

DRCapsTM are plant-based capsules that BIOGENA uses for ingredients that are sensitive to stomach acid. The capsules have delayed release properties, which means that they dissolve later than other capsules and release their ingredients not until they reach the intestine, without the need for other chemical coatings.

www.capsugel.com

Vcaps® Plus are the capsules that BIOGENA uses most. They are made from a renewable plant resource, are free of genetic engineering, gluten and preservatives. In addition, they are Kosher and Halal certified. Vcaps® Plus capsules dissolve easily and release their ingredients quickly.


www.capsugel.com

NutriGellets® are colourful, yet undyed vital substance pearls that come in transparent BIOGENA capsules. In the NutriGellets® technology, vital substances are incorporated in a fish gelatine matrix. Due to the gelatine matrix, even sensitive substances are well protected – which means that we do not need additives or preservatives.

Chondroitin sulfate from the worldwide market leader for joint health, Bioibérica. CS b-Bioactive® has already been tested in over 20 clinical studies with more than 5000 patients and is thus the most thoroughly researched chondroitin sulfate on the market. It features a particularly high purity and absorption rate.

www.csbioactive.com

Hyal-Joint® is a natural product by the worldwide market leader for joint health, Bioibérica, with a high proportion of hyaluronic acid, the main component of joint fluid.

Tendofit® is a patented mixture of raw materials based on mucopolysaccharides and hydrolysed collagen type 1, which are both structural components of tendons.

www.bioiberica.com

The coenzyme Q10 from Kaneka is fermented from yeast and therefore bio-identical and free of the impurities that are caused by synthetic processes. It has been used in clinical studies for over 30 years, is allergen-free and Kosher certified.

www.kanekanutrients.com

Kaneka Ubiquinol™ is the next generation of coenzyme Q10 and was launched in 2007. It is derived from Kaneka Q10™ and represents the active form of coenzyme Q10 and that has a higher bioavailability than conventional Q10.
 
www.kaneka-ubiquinol.com

Ester-C® is a special vitamin C complex with stomach-friendly vitamin C and the vitamin C metabolite L-threonate. Via L-threonate, vitamin C is better absorbable in the body and rests in the immune cells longer. A current double-blind and placebo-controlled study shows the potential of Ester®: compared to regular vitamin C, there were higher storage rates of vitamin C in leucocytes within 8 or 24 hours. Quick absorption of vitamin C in the blood and storage in tissues are key indicators for the effectiveness of vitamin C supplementation and its immune-supporting role. This non-acidic, stomach-friendly vitamin C complex is also suitable for sensitive persons.

Patented pine bark extract with a high proportion of proanthocyanidins. The maritime pine grows along the coast of Southwest France in its natural habitat. Over 40 years of research have been dedicated by Horphag Research to establishing the safety, efficacy and quality of Pycnogenol®. The pine bark extract has been widely studied in more than 130 clinical studies and over 300 scientific publications. The raw material is Kosher and Halal certified.

www.pycnogenol.com

The CHR Hansen company is a global manufacturer of bacterial cultures for nutritional supplements. CHR thrives for developing scientifically documented strains and for meticulously selecting those bacteria with promising properties. Based on special bacterial combinations and the high quality of bacteria, the company offers quality products.

www.chr-hansen.com

Folic acid has different forms in food and in the body, but just one form, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) is active and can be used further. Quatrefolic® contains activated folate and is suitable for persons who cannot activated folic acid themselves due to a genetic disposition.

www.quatrefolic.com

Fruitflow® is a stable and patented raw material derived from tomato extract by DSM which is low in taste and odour. The positive effect on platelet aggregation and blood flow has been confirmed by the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority).

www.dsm.com

MenaQ7® is the only clinically validated and patented vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 (MK-7). MK-7 is the form of vitamin K that is the most bioactive and absorbable. MenaQ7® is highly pure, stable, vegan and free of gluten, lactose, soy and other allergens.

www.menaq7.com

The PANMOL® B-COMPLEX is derived from organically cultivated quinoa seedlings and contains all B vitamins. Its vitamin content is hundreds of times higher than those of whole grain. The PANMOL® B-COMPLEX is free from gluten and genetic engineering. Moreover, this raw material is suitable for vegans and halal and kosher certified.

www.panmol.com

The registered branded raw material Lutemax® is derived from the marigold flower and is manufactured by one of the leading producers of carotenoids, OmniActive Health Technologies. Lutemax® is manufactured in a fully integrated supply-chain-process and is GMO free.

www.omniactives.com

Carnipure® is purest L-carnitine that is produced by Lonza in a process that has been designed especially in Switzerland. It is particularly stable, allergen-free as well as Kosher and Halal certified

www.lonza.com

DermialTM is a quality product based on a hyaluronic acid/collagen complex.

www.bioiberica.com

This special methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM) from the USA is produced in a unique 4-phase distillation process, which guarantees highest purity.


www.optimsm.com

PylopassTM has been developed for the treatment of gastritis that has been caused by an infection withHelicobater pylori. It contains a non-living strain of Lactobacillus reuteriwhich – due to its surface structure – can directly bind to Helicobacter pylori and form aggregates that can thus be excreted easily.

novozymesonehealth.com/solutions/pylopass

The Kyowa Quality® logo marks a range of pure amino acids and related compounds that are manufactured complying with especially high quality standards and cleaning methods. Kyowa Quality guarantees the purest ingredients – free from additives, artificial flavours or preservatives. It is also Kosher and Halal certified.


www.kyowa.eu

Calcified Atlantic Seaweed® (CAS) is a natural mineral complex, from red algae, very rich in calcium and various other trace minerals. The algae, which builds a mineral skeleton from sea minerals and which is washed ashore at the end of its life cycle, is harvested, dried and milled in remote bays. Calcified Atlantic Seaweed® is produced under strict HACCP and ISO 22000 conditions. CAS is produced without use of chemical additives, bleaching agent or solvents and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Adomix™ is a monopreparation with a high proportion of the body's own substance S-adenosyl-methionine (SAMe). SAMe is an important donor of methyl groups in cell metabolism. The branded raw material used in SAMe 200, Adomix™, is particularly distinguished by its stability and purity.

www.gnosis-bio.com

Fibregum™ is a natural substance, which is 100% derived from acacia gum. Fibregum™ is highly water-soluble and therefore – in terms of taste and texture – an ideal ingredient for fibre powder. Fibregum™ is a nutritional source, especially for the bifidobacteria of the bowel. Fibregum™ is non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) certified and patent-registered.

www.nexira.com

N-acetylglucosamine (NAG) is the bioactive form of glucosamine and is used for building hyaluronic acid.

www.kaneka.co.jp

The enzyme prolyl oligopeptidase (AN-PEP) breaks down the grain protein gluten into small parts, which makes gluten easier to digest. AN-PEP is already active in the stomach, since its spectrum of activity lies in the low pH range. The effectivity of this enzyme has been shown in clinical studies and its safety has been confirmed by the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority).

www.dsm.com

life'sDHA® is a vegetarian source of the essential Omega 3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and is extracted from algae. DHA is an essential component of the cell membranes of nervous and brain cells. The membranes of the photoreceptors also contain concentrated amounts of DHA, where this fatty acid is used for the transformation of light energy in neuronal activity. life'sDHA® is a trademark of DSM.

www.lifesdha.com

Zeaxanthin is an important carotenoid which is concentrated in the yellow of the eye (the macula of the retina). OmniXan® RR Zeaxanthin is derived from paprika, which is cultivated and processed exclusively in the USA. OmniXan® has GRAS (Generally recognized as safe) status.

www.omniactives.com

Curcumin C3 Complex® from Sabinsa Corporation is obtained from the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa and contains at least 95 % curcuminoids. The name C3 Complex® refers to the three main components of the extract, the curcuminoids curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin.

www.curcuminoids.com

BioPerine® is a patented extract from the fruit of black pepper (Piper nigrum) from Sabinsa Corporation, standardized to 95 % piperine.

www.bioperine.com

Lalmin® Se 1000 is a natural selenium quality raw material from Lallemand Bio-Ingredients. The trace element selenium is present here in an organically bound, highly bioavailable form. To obtain this natural form of selenium, baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is fed with inorganic selenium. The yeast transforms this inorganic selenium into an organic form that is very readily available to the body. The good bioavailability and safety of selenium yeast has been confirmed by the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority).

www.bio-lallemand.com

K2VITAL® is a quality product from Kappa Bioscience and contains vitamin K2 in the active all-trans-Menaquinone-7-form.

www.kappabio.com

The Chilean company Golden Omega manufactures highly pure Omega 3 fish oil concentrates in premium quality. Due to its location in Northern Chile, Golden Omega has access to the freshest source material. Golden Omega is “Friends of the Sea” certified and fulfils the criteria for long-term and responsible fishery.

www.goldenomega.cl

Ferrochel™, an Albion Laboratories branded iron bisgylcinate raw material, has unique properties. In the body, minerals are bound to amino acids to facilitate absorption from the intestines. Ferrochel™, as an amino acid chelate, takes over this work of the intestine. As a small, stable molecule, it does not react with other nutrients, and worldwide clinical studies describe, among other things, the safety, tolerance, bioavailability and effectiveness of the amino acid chelate iron bisglycinate.

www.albionferrochel.com