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  FAQs about BioCare and its products
  Purchasing BioCare products
  The benefits of our formulations, manufacturing and delivery techniques
  Specific product and technical FAQs


FAQs about BioCare and its products

  Company information
  Rationale for product range and formulations
  Why is the BioCare range different?
  Commitment to Quality: ingredients, manufacturing and customer service


Company information.

BioCare was founded 18 years ago by practitioners and scientists. The range was originally created to offer practitioners high quality and scientifically sound formulations made with carefully selected, premium raw materials.

Originally BioCare was available to practitioners but as the popularity of the range has grown it has become more widely used by healthfood retailers and members of the public.

Rationale for product range and formulations.

The BioCare range offers everything from vitamins and minerals to specialized combinations, antioxidants, fatty acids and probiotics; with strong emphasis on bio-availability and maximum absorption. All BioCare formulations are made with the intolerant individual in mind.

Why is the BioCare range different?

From the very beginning we have developed many new and exciting products. Our reputation has been built upon our innovative product development, the quality of our raw materials, our specialized manufacturing techniques and our customer service.
Many of the manufacturing processes and technologies we use enhance the bio-availability of our formulations and are unique to us following the result of years of product research and development. These techniques include freeze drying, micellisation, vacuum packing and DuoCaps.

BioCare’s micellisation process represents a real breakthrough in supplementation, by providing a means by which nutrients can be taken in a form which ensures maximum absorption and bio-availability of the ingredients. The unique manufacturing process locks microscopically small droplets of the nutrient into a “micelle” which is coated with a dry oligosaccharide powder. Micelles are droplets which are small enough to pass through the mucosal barrier of the gastrointestinal tract therefore dramatically improving absorption.

DuoCaps™ are a world first, with a global exclusive licence to BioCare Limited for nutraceuticals and natural healthcare products by MW Encap Limited. DuoCaps™ are a new encapsulating process that utilises capsule in capsule technology to provide BioCare with the ability to manufacture products as a single dietary supplement, that might otherwise not be stable or suitable when mixed together in standard tablets or capsules. FLORAGUARD™ is the first BioCare product to utilise the exclusive DuoCap™ encapsulation process.

Commitment to Quality: ingredients, manufacturing and customer service

BioCare is committed to providing the highest quality formulations with carefully sourced, premium raw materials. Our scientific and product development teams have very high standards when it comes to raw materials and regularly audit them to ensure that they comply with our high standards.


Purchasing BioCare Products


  Who are these products for?
  Why do people need them?

Who are these products for?

BioCare supplements are designed for everyone. Our range offers nutritional solutions for all ages from birth to your more senior years. Whether you feel you just need an all round high quality foundation supplement to cover any nutrient shortfalls or whether you are looking for a more specific support we have the answer to help you promote health and vitality.

Why do people need them?

The key to good health is a varied and balanced diet. Current advice from the Foods Standards Agency (FSA) suggests that you should eat at least 5 portions of fresh fruit and vegetables daily along with 3 portions of oily fish per week and plenty of wholegrains and lean, white meat. This is all very well but research suggests that many of us do not achieve this. We are more pushed for time and exposed to more pollution which puts our bodies under a greater nutritional demand. Taking a nutritional supplement helps to ensure that you get all the nutrients that you need and provides peace of mind.

 

 Specific product and technical FAQs

 What are the differences between Adult Multivitamins and Minerals, One-A-Day Multivitamins  and Minerals, One-A-Day Plus, FemGuard and Femforte?
  Which Multivitamin and Mineral products are suitable for children?
  Why is the Vitasorb range a lower dose?
  What is the source of vegetable glycerol contained in the Vitasorb® range?
  Which multivitamins and minerals in the range don’t contain iron?
  My urine has become bright yellow since taking vitamins
  What is the source of BioCare’s B Vitamins?
  What is the source of BioCare’s vitamin C?
  Is BioCare’s vitamin C buffered?
  Are there any “side effects” from taking vitamin C?
  Why do you list a contra-indication concerning the use of Vitamin C with the contraceptive pill and with aspirin?
  What is the source of vitamin E?

 

What are the differences between Adult Multivitamins and Minerals, One-A-Day Multivitamins and Minerals, One-A-Day Plus, FemGuard and Femforte?

Adult Multivitamins and Minerals is a capsule that is a useful general supplement for those who need easily digested nutrients or those prefer capsules.

One-A-Day Multivitamin and Mineral is a tablet containing a more comprehensive range of nutrients. Additional nutrients compared to Adult Multi are iron, choline, beta carotene, boron, lutein and bilberry.

One-A- Day Plus provides all the benefits of the One-A-Day tablets but with the addition of CoQ10 and Vitaflavan (grapeseed extract) as extra antioxidants.

FemGuard and Femforte (available as capsules and tablets) are specially formulated for women. The Femguard formula contains extra antioxidants and is a one a day capsule whilst Femforte tablets and capsules are designed to be taken up to four times each day.

 

Which Multivitamin and Mineral products are suitable for children?

Products such as Vitaforte Banana Powder, which contains a probiotic is designed from one year onwards.

Kids Complete Complex and Children’s Multivitamins and Minerals (capsule can be opened from two years of age) may be suitable with appropriate daily intakes changing depending on the age of the child.Kids Complete (capsule form) and Kids Complete Complex (powder form) also provide general nutrients and are the strongest of the children’s multivitamin and minerals. Suitable from five years of age.

The Vitasorb® liquid range of multivitamins together with Nutrisorb® Liquid Trace Minerals and Nutrisorb® Liquid Zinc provides the equivalent of a multivitamin and mineral in an absorbable form. Dosages vary depending on the age of the child.

 

Why is the Vitasorb range a lower dose?

The dosage is lower because as a liquid they are readily absorbable making high doses unnecessary. They can even be taken by placing drops under the tongue (sub-lingually) to bypass digestion in the intestines allowing nutrients to be absorbed straight into the blood stream.

 

What is the source of vegetable glycerol contained in the Vitasorb® range?

The source is palm oil.

 

Which multivitamins and minerals in the range don’t contain iron?

Adult Multivitamins and Minerals does not contain iron. For infants and older children try a combination of Vitasorb® Multivitamins with Nutrisorb® Trace Minerals and Nutrisorb® Zinc.

 

My urine has become bright yellow since taking vitamins

This is due to the riboflavin (Vitamin B2) contained in B supplements and multivitamin preparations. Riobflavin contains a strong natural pigment that can pass into the urine. This is a sign that you are absorbing it and is nothing to be alarmed about.

 

What is the source of BioCare’s B Vitamins?

Many are derived from an amino acid source or are extracted from bacterial fermentation.

 

What is the source of BioCare’s vitamin C?

BioCare’s vitamin C is from cassava (tapioca) so it‘s citrus free.

 

Is BioCare’s vitamin C buffered?

Yes, we react vitamin C (ascorbic acid which is mildly acidic) to minerals such as magnesium, potassium or calcium to form an ascorbate which buffers the ascorbic acid, therefore being gentler on the stomach.

 

Are there any “side effects” from taking vitamin C?

High dose vitamin C can in some individuals cause diarrhoea. The levels vary from person to person and according to their state of health. Generally, if diarrhoea occurs after taking vitamin C it is advised to cut back the intake to a level where diarrhoea ceases.

 

Why do you list a contra-indication concerning the use of Vitamin C with the contraceptive pill and with aspirin?

There have been research papers which explored the effects of high doses of vitamin C in conjunction with taking the contraceptive pill. Although this may not be proven, we prefer to recommend caution when taking both and we advise to keep daily intake levels to not more than 500mg – 1000mg per day.

Also high dose vitamin C can cause diarrhoea (this dose varies from person to person and according to their state of health) which may lower the effectiveness of the pill.

Aspirin is a blood thinner. Vitamin C also may have effects on blood clotting such that a combination of both substances may cause cumulative effects on blood thinning and blood clotting capacity and advice should be taken from your GP where aspiring has been prescribed for thinning the blood.

 

What is the source of vitamin E?

BioCare’s vitamin E comes from non-GMO soya.

 

 
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