The health problems of modern man are related to environmental pollution, the fast pace of life, stress, tension and, above all, to improper nutrition. The lack of trace elements leads to the development of chronic diseases and pathologies, as well as to the early appearance of "age-related" diseases - a fact that has been proven by numerous studies and is recognized by authoritative international organizations.
Including biologically active food supplements in your daily diet means starting to strengthen your body's defenses and improve the quality and duration of your life. Nowadays, taking food supplements has become a necessary and fashionable element of your lifestyle. Many celebrities and beauty bloggers share what food supplements for health, energy and beauty they take, as well as what results they achieve with them.
However, modern consumers face a number of topical questions: How to navigate the variety of nutritional supplements? Which nutritional supplement to choose? Where to buy nutritional supplements with guaranteed high quality and effectiveness?
It is also important to know what parameters to pay attention to and which manufacturer claims they can trust.
State registration of food supplements
В нашата страна всяка биологично активна добавка трябва да премине държавна регистрация, по време на която продуктът се тества за безопасност и съдържание на биологично активни вещества. Тези тестове се извършват в лабораторни условия в специализирани сертифицирани центрове.
Voluntary certification of food supplements
Dietary supplement and drug – what’s the difference? Unlike drugs, dietary supplements are not subject to mandatory clinical trials. This means that their effectiveness is not required by law to be proven.
However, if the manufacturer wishes to make sure and prove to consumers that the dietary supplement has the correct effect on the body and leads to the expected results, he can do this within the framework of the Voluntary Certification System for Biologically Active Dietary Supplements.
The voluntary certification process involves an independent third party that conducts a detailed study and provides evidence of the product's effectiveness. After successful certification, the manufacturer has the right to inform consumers about the beneficial properties of the dietary supplement both on the packaging and in advertising materials.
The independent third party is an accredited clinic that conducts a clinical trial of the dietary supplement to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
Why don't all dietary supplement manufacturers subject their products to clinical trials?
It seems that a proven effective dietary supplement (clinically validated) has a significant competitive advantage in the market. This suggests that it would be in the interest of all manufacturers to conduct clinical trials of their dietary supplements.
However, conducting clinical trials is a complex and expensive process. Not all clinics have the ability to conduct high-quality research, as this requires highly qualified researchers, compliance with special conditions, as well as a sufficient number of patients who are suitable for participation in the study. In addition, accredited clinics highly value their services.
There is also a financial risk – if the results of the study do not prove the effectiveness of the dietary supplement, then the funds invested in the tests will be wasted. For these reasons, not all dietary supplement manufacturers are willing to take on such additional costs and risks.
What should be stated on the packaging of a quality dietary supplement?
✅ Composition – In descending order of weight or percentage of substance.
✅ Properties and method of application , as well as contraindications.
✅ The words “not a medicine” – To emphasize that the product is not intended to treat diseases.
✅ Expiration date and production date , as well as storage conditions.
✅ Manufacturer Information – Includes contact details of the organization that accepts complaints from consumers.
✅ State registration number and date – To ensure the legality and safety of the product.
✅ Reference to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) or ISO (International Standard for Quality Management and Products).
All stages of testing the quality and effectiveness of Artlife dietary supplements:
In the early stages of drug development, the company's laboratories conduct chemical, physical, biological, microbiological, toxicological, and other studies. These product tests help developers improve product quality, determine shelf life and storage conditions, and develop various recommendations for consumers.
The next stage involves laboratory testing of the product in an accredited center, which issues a conclusion on the possibility of mandatory certification of the food additive. After a successful conclusion, the new food additive is certified and registered in the register of Rospotrebnadzor. After this procedure, the product is ready for marketing.
Each new batch of products undergoes additional testing in Artlife’s laboratories during the manufacturing process to ensure high quality and safety. Almost all new Artlife supplements are sent for clinical trials. This sometimes happens simultaneously with their launch, and in other cases – after the product’s demand among consumers is confirmed.
Studies usually take 3 to 6 months, after which experts draw up a conclusion on the effectiveness of the dietary supplement and provide recommendations for its use. This information is placed on the packaging as an advertisement for the product, which is justified and clinically proven.
In addition, all clinical trial data is presented at medical conferences that the company organizes annually for its partners. After the successful completion of clinical trials, the product undergoes voluntary certification, and the “CLINICALLY PROVEN” symbol appears on its packaging.
Natalia Gubina, Head of the Registration and Licensing Department, Artlife:
"The company strives to cover the entire range of nutritional supplements with clinical trials. Currently, out of a total of 110 products, 87 have undergone clinical research, which represents the majority of our assortment."
It should be noted that the research results always confirm the effectiveness of the products and their initially claimed properties. This is clear evidence of the high quality of our developments.
In addition, clinical studies are extremely useful, as they often lead to an expansion of the spectrum of action of the product, as well as to the acquisition of new data. For example, clinical studies of “Oleopren” show that in addition to the effectiveness of the targeted action, the product contributes to improving general well-being and increasing efficiency, which was reported by almost all participants in the study.
Another great advantage is that, based on the results of the studies, developers can expand and refine the nutritional supplement intake programs to achieve a more productive effect.”
Why does Artlife conduct clinical trials on its products?
✅ We are a responsible company and we want to guarantee the effectiveness of our products.
✅ We value our reputation.
✅ We strive to improve our dietary supplements by studying their effects on humans, clarifying the scope of application and interactions with other drugs.
✅ Based on data from clinical studies , we develop effective programs for the prevention and correction of various conditions resulting from the use of dietary supplements.
✅ We provide consumers with the most complete and detailed product information so that you can reasonably trust the company's products.
✅ Our users are a great trust that we value!
Accredited centers with which we cooperate:
— Clinics of the Siberian State Medical University (SibSMU), Tomsk
— City Clinical Hospital No. 3 named after BI Alperovich, Tomsk
— Tomsk Research Institute of Balneology and Physiotherapy, Tomsk