Solgar
's Philosophy - Wellness!
"If
you've ever found yourself checking the fat content on a carton
of yogurt or if you've ever left the car in the garage and
taken your bike instead, then you're familiar with Wellness:
Solgar's founding philosophy.
People everywhere are embracing the Wellness lifestyle. They're
realizing that the inside of their bodies is just as important
as the outside. That physical appearance is only one part
of the total picture of health.
But what's
become a trend in the past few years isn't a new idea at all.
We at Solgar, as well as millions of our customers, have been
practicing Wellness before the concept was even invented.
We've known all along the importance of exercising in moderation,
eating a balanced diet, taking vitamin supplements and having
an all-around healthy outlook.
Since
Solgar was founded in 1947, we've been committed to Wellness.
This also means a commitment to quality, innovation and integrity.
For three generations, we've been one of the few supplement
companies that actually conducts its own research, manufacturing
and distribution. We think our commitment to health shows
in our products and is appreciated by health-conscious consumers
around the world.
Every
vitamin we make is a quality statement
At Solgar,
quality has always been our guiding principle. From ingredients
to manufacturing to packaging, quality is what we're most
known for, and it's made us a true leader in the nutritional
supplement industry.
We produce
our products according to the strictest standards - standards
that, in many cases, are much more stringent than the government
requires.
We insist
that our products pass uncompromising quality control tests.
For example, Formula VM-75, the leading multivitamin in our
industry, must pass over a hundred tests before it meets our
approval.
To ensure
that we start with the best possible raw materials, we use
the rigorous "square root" method to sample our
natural ingredients - a stringent pharmaceutical technique
that's rarely used in the vitamin industry.
To ensure
maximum potency, we weigh our products to standards more than
twice as stringent as the government requires.
For the
highest possible purity, we prepare our products in isolated
rooms instead of the common practice of manufacturing in one
open space.
Even our
packaging is of the highest possible quality. We use recyclable
amber-glass bottles to maintain the potency of our nutrients.
We don't use plastic bottles or Styrofoam cushioning, so our
packaging is better for the environment, too.
And since
high-quality nutritional supplements shouldn't cause allergic
reactions, we strive to eliminate as many allergens from our
formulas as possible. Almost all Solgar products are free
from sugar, salt, starch, yeast, corn, soy, wheat, gluten
and dairy products and contain no preservatives, artificial
flavors or colors.
Our commitment
to Wellness doesn't end when the vitamins meet the bottles.
We distribute our products with equal attention to quality
and detail. For example, by manufacturing our own supplements,
we can control our inventories and ensure that our products
are always fresh. Plus, we're one of the few companies to
operate its own network of distribution centers in five locations
around the world. This way we can guarantee prompt delivery
to our retailers, most often in just 48 hours.
You'll
find Solgar Gold Label vitamins only where fine health products
are sold. So our customers receive not only the best products,
but also the best information about them.
These
are just a few examples of our commitment to Wellness and
to making the best nutritional supplements we can. And these
are just a few reasons why, to millions of health-conscious
consumers around the world, the Solgar Gold Label symbolizes
quality.
Our own
research: A rewarding experience for all.
To produce
truly effective nutritional supplements, you need access to
the most advanced nutritional information available. That
means doing your own research, and that's why in 1978 we founded
the Solgar Nutritional Research Center (SNRC).
The SNRC is the industry's first facility for biochemical
research. It has become a respected scientific institution,
which has contributed to such important research topics as
the role of nutrition in diabetes and cancer, and the isolation
of unidentified food factors. The center's work on selenium
contributed to the recognition of that element as an essential
part of the RDA adopted in 1989. The SNRC was also instrumental
in bringing Vitamin E research on heart disease to the attention
of the scientific community. In 1992, two studies by Harvard
researchers supported the findings of the SNRC.
Almost
two decades later, we're still one of the few supplement companies
that conducts its own research. Our staff can proudly take
credit for the introduction of many of today's most important
nutritional supplements to the natural foods industry. They
include Natural Beta Carotene, VM-75, MaxEPA, Calcium Citrate,
Earth Source, Gentle Iron, and our Advanced Antioxidant Formula
(and that's just part of a much longer list).
Recently
the vitamin industry has benefited from another Solgar breakthrough:
Vegicaps, the first capsules made entirely from all-vegetable
sources. This exciting invention is important for vegetarians,
as well as anyone who wants to eliminate animal products from
their diet.
Your future
is our future.
We've
watched the world's interest in health, nutrition and Wellness
grow dramatically in the past few years. It's an exciting
time for us, and for the thousands of health food retailers
and customers around the country. Together, it's our chance
to educate everyone about the benefits of Solgar Vitamins
and healthy living. We're leading the Wellness movement, bringing
the finest high-quality, natural supplements to people all
over the world.
You can trust the Solgar Gold Label will remain a symbol for
premium products. We will continue to support our current
customers and look forward to making a whole new generation
healthier."