The Canadian dietary supplement, sports nutrition and natural health products industry faces numerous ongoing challenges. For one, the sheer number of brands on retail shelves - including a large number of “me too” products – makes it increasingly difficult to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Furthermore, NHP regulations in Canada are among the most stringent anywhere, and this places significant pressure on supplement formulators to prove to our regulators that their products are indeed safe and effective (and worthy of compelling claims which, if not granted, would make it challenging to communicate benefits to consumers).
In spite of these challenges, tremendous opportunities exist. NHP formulators and marketers can strengthen their value proposition by leveraging an ever-increasing number of unique and innovative ingredients offered by raw material suppliers. Furthermore, choosing high-quality raw materials that are backed by well-designed human clinical trials can offer an important competitive advantage in a regulatory environment that rewards scientific merit.
CK Nutritional Ingredients is proud to serve the natural health products sector with innovative and proprietary nutraceutical compounds that are supported by extensive efficacy and safety data. Our ever-expanding product portfolio is focused mainly on raw materials that are backed by published human studies and cover a wide range of health conditions that include antioxidant protection, blood glucose management, cardiovascular support, detoxification, digestive health, energy, eye health, immune health, joint support, menopause, mental acuity, skin health, sports nutrition, stress and weight management. Here are just a few examples of our offering:
• A standardized kiwifruit extract that has unique four-way action on gut health, as proven in human studies totalling 225 volunteers.
• A patented 5-carbon sugar that is clinically proven to boost energy at the cellular level and aid in sports performance and recovery.
• A trademarked astaxanthin ingredient that is supported by 9 clinical studies in the area of eye fatigue, and another 6 clinicals covering cardiovascular health.
• An advanced oral probiotic ingredient that destroys bacteria that causes bad breath, sore throats, ear infections, sinus problems and upper respiratory infections.
Recognizing that securing approval for a product license can be a daunting task, we support our clients by providing complete technical and scientific documentation. We also regularly submit ingredient master files to the Natural Health Products Directorate at our expense – this is but one example of our unwavering commitment to simplify and add value to the purchase of nutraceutical ingredients.
Please contact us toll-free at Tel. 1-800-821-8995 or e-mail us for an updated copy of our science-based product guide, segmented by health condition.
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