1.25 mg vitamin B12 per capsule

One capsule provides 1,250 µg vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin. That is 500 times the nutrient reference value of 2.5 µg, declared on the label as 50,000 percent. Such a magnitude is common with vitamin B12, but it does deserve an explanation.

Why neither animals nor plants produce B12

Vitamin B12 is chemically called cobalamin, and the name is meant literally: a cobalt ion sits at the center of the molecule. No other vitamin contains a metal.

It is formed exclusively by bacteria and archaea. Neither a plant nor an animal can do this, and neither can humans. Ruminants get their B12 because the corresponding bacteria live in their rumen; through meat, fish, eggs, and milk, it then enters the human diet. People who eat a plant-based diet do not have this detour available.

The buckwheat sprout extract in this formula does not supply the vitamin; it carries it. By the way, buckwheat is not a grain, but a knotweed plant, and is therefore more closely related to rhubarb and sorrel than to wheat.

Methylcobalamin, and why the dose is so high

Supplement products usually contain two forms. Cyanocobalamin is the synthetic, especially shelf-stable variant, in which a cyanide group sits on the cobalt and must first be replaced by the body. Methylcobalamin is, on the other hand, one of the two forms in which the vitamin actually works in metabolism.

The level of the dosage has to do with absorption. B12 has its own transport pathway via a binding protein from the gastric mucosa. This pathway works very efficiently, but it is limited: only a few micrograms can be absorbed this way per meal, after which it is saturated. Anything beyond that reaches the body only through passive diffusion, and about one percent is absorbed. High-dose products are aimed at this second route.

The approved claims are based on 15 percent of the nutrient reference value, a threshold that is far exceeded here: Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the nervous system, to normal red blood cell formation, and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. It also has a role in cell division.

Composition and quality

Three ingredients, nothing more: buckwheat sprout extract, methylcobalamin, and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No anti-caking agents, no fillers, no colorants. The formula is purely plant-based and therefore vegan.

It is bottled in amber glass. This is no minor detail with B12, because cobalamins are sensitive to light, and brown glass largely blocks UV light.

Vitalplant is backed by Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.

1,000 mg Vitamin C from PureWay-C per daily dose

Vitamin C is one of the most thoroughly researched vitamins of all. Vitalplant’s Vitamin C 1000 capsules do not rely on pure ascorbic acid, but on PureWay-C®, a trademarked vitamin C complex.

What makes PureWay-C special

Vitamin C with citrus bioflavonoids. In PureWay-C®, ascorbic acid is combined with bioflavonoids from citrus fruits. In the fruit, both also occur together, which is why this approach comes closer to the natural matrix than isolated ascorbic acid.

500 mg Vitamin C per capsule, which corresponds to 625 percent of the nutrient reference value. With two capsules daily, that is 1,000 mg.

The body does not store Vitamin C. Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, there is no significant reserve. Excess Vitamin C is excreted via the kidneys, which is why intake should be daily.

What Vitamin C does

Vitamin C helps reduce tiredness and fatigue and supports normal energy metabolism. It contributes to the normal function of the nervous system and normal psychological function.

Vitamin C helps protect cells from oxidative stress and supports normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones, cartilage, teeth, and blood vessels. In addition, Vitamin C increases iron absorption and helps regenerate the reduced form of Vitamin E.

All of the claims listed are included in the EU Register of authorized health claims.

Vitamin C 1000 capsules: composition and quality

The formula consists of two components: PureWay-C® and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no anti-caking agents, no colorings. The product is vegan and gluten-free, packaged in amber glass. Each batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.

Behind Vitalplant is Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Pharmacy.

Vitamin D3 from lichens, dissolved in MCT oil

Vitamin D3 usually comes from lanolin, the wool fat of sheep. Instead, Vitalplant’s Vitamin D3 + K2 drops use lichens as the source and are therefore purely plant-based.

What’s in a drop

25 µg vitamin D3, which corresponds to 1,000 IU and 500 percent of the nutrient reference value. One drop a day is enough, so a 30-ml bottle lasts a long time.

Vitamin D3 from lichens. Lichens are not plants in the strict sense, but a symbiotic community of fungus and algae. They produce cholecalciferol, the same form of vitamin D found in human skin under sunlight. The difference from lanolin is not in the molecule, but in its source.

20 µg vitamin K2 as all-trans MK7, 27 percent of the nutrient reference value. All-trans describes the spatial arrangement of the molecule and is the form found in the body.

MCT oil as a carrier. Vitamins D and K are fat-soluble and need a fat as a solvent. Medium-chain triglycerides usually come from coconut and are liquid at room temperature.

What vitamin D and vitamin K do

Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function, and normal absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus.

Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and normal blood clotting. Both claims are listed in the EU Register of authorized health claims.

Vitamin D3 + K2 drops: composition and quality

The formula consists of three ingredients: MCT oil, vitamin D3 from lichens, and vitamin K2. No preservatives, no flavorings, no colorings. Oils are sensitive to light, which is why they are bottled in amber glass. Every batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.

Behind Vitalplant is Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.

Vitamin D3 with K2 and magnesium, in two dosages

Vitalplant Vitamin D3+ capsules are available in 2,000 and 4,000 IU. Both versions contain the same formula; they differ only in the amount of vitamin D and the dosing schedule.

Why two strengths lead to the same result

Vitamin D is fat-soluble and is stored in the body. It therefore does not need to be taken daily, but can be taken at longer intervals.

2,000 IU every other day or 4,000 IU every fourth day both work out to an average of 1,000 IU per day. Which option is more suitable is a matter of personal routine, not quantity.

200 µg vitamin K2 as MK7. Menachinone-7 is the long-chain form of vitamin K2 and corresponds to 260 percent of the nutrient reference value.

600 mg magnesium citrate, providing 90 mg elemental magnesium. Vitamin D3, K2 and magnesium are closely related in nutritional science, which is why they are combined here in one capsule.

What vitamin D, K and magnesium do

Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function, and normal absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus. It also plays a role in cell division.

Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and normal blood clotting. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and the maintenance of normal bones.

All of the stated claims are listed in the EU Register of authorized health claims.

Vitamin D3+ capsules: composition and quality

The formula consists of four ingredients: magnesium citrate, cholecalciferol, menachinone MK7, and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no anti-caking agents, no colorants. Bottled in amber glass. Every batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.

Behind Vitalplant is Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Pharmacy.

Frankincense extract with 90 percent boswellic acids

Frankincense is neither an herb nor a root, but a tree resin. The frankincense capsules from Vitalplant contain an extract from the resin of Boswellia serrata, standardized to 90 percent boswellic acids.

How frankincense is obtained

The bark of the tree is carefully scored. At the cut, a milky sap emerges, hardens in the air, and forms tear-shaped pieces. These resin tears are collected by hand after a few weeks.

From old trees. The resin for our extract comes from trees that are at least ten years old. Younger trees produce less and are put under greater strain by scoring.

Boswellic acids as the key measure. They are the characteristic components of Boswellia resin and serve as the standardization value. Our extract is at 90 percent, and one capsule contains 600 mg.

Boswellia serrata: tree and trade history

Boswellia serrata grows in the dry regions of India. Related species are found in Oman, Yemen, and Somalia. The trees are gnarled, grow slowly, and get by with very little water.

For thousands of years, frankincense was among the most valuable trade goods of all. The Frankincense Trail connected South Arabia with the Mediterranean region, and in many cultures the resin was a fixed part of ritual incense burning. It is still used that way today.

Frankincense capsules: composition and quality

The formula consists of two components: the frankincense extract and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no anti-caking agents, no colorants. The product is vegan and gluten-free, filled in amber glass. Each batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.

Behind Vitalplant is Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.

Zinc and Vitamin C in one capsule

Vitalplant Zinc + C capsules combine two micronutrients that are often taken separately. One capsule provides 10 mg zinc and 320 mg vitamin C.

Two nutrients, two forms

Vitamin C as PureWay-C®. A trademarked vitamin C complex in which ascorbic acid is combined with citrus bioflavonoids. 340 mg PureWay-C® contains 320 mg vitamin C, which corresponds to 400 percent of the nutrient reference value.

Zinc as bisglycinate. 34 mg zinc bisglycinate provide 10 mg elemental zinc, and thus 100 percent of the nutrient reference value. The zinc is bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine, a structure known as a chelate.

The difference compared with our Zinc 25: there, the zinc content is 25 mg per capsule, but without vitamin C. Zinc + C is designed for anyone who wants both nutrients in one capsule.

What zinc and vitamin C do

Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, as well as to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones, and blood vessels. Vitamin C also increases iron absorption.

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair, and nails, and to normal cognitive function. Both nutrients help protect cells from oxidative stress. All statements listed are registered in the EU Register of authorised health claims.

Zinc + C capsules: composition and quality

The formula consists of three ingredients: PureWay-C®, zinc bisglycinate, and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no anti-caking agents, no colourings. The product is vegan and gluten-free, filled in amber glass. Each batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.

Behind Vitalplant is Christian Lazar, licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.

25 mg zinc from bisglycinate in one capsule

Zinc 25 capsules from Vitalplant deliver the highest zinc content in our range in a single daily capsule. Zinc bisglycinate is used, an organically bound form.

What’s inside the capsule

90 mg zinc bisglycinate, providing 25 mg elemental zinc. The proportion is 28 percent. This distinction is important: for minerals, what matters is not the weight of the compound, but the mineral content within it. 25 mg corresponds to 250 percent of the nutrient reference value.

Zinc bisglycinate as a chelate. The zinc is bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine. This structure is called a chelate, unlike inorganic zinc salts such as zinc oxide or zinc sulfate.

350 mg buckwheat sprout extract. The plant extract forms the capsule matrix. Despite its name, buckwheat is not a grain, but a knotweed plant and therefore naturally gluten-free.

The difference compared with our Zinc + C: there, the zinc content is 10 mg per capsule, while 320 mg vitamin C are added. Zinc 25 is for anyone who wants zinc on its own and at a higher dosage.

What zinc does in the body

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair, and nails, and to normal cognitive function. It helps protect cells from oxidative stress.

Zinc also contributes to normal DNA synthesis and protein synthesis, plays a role in cell division, and helps maintain normal testosterone levels in the blood. All claims listed are included in the EU Register of authorized health claims.

Zinc 25 capsules: composition and quality

The formula consists of three ingredients: buckwheat sprout extract, zinc bisglycinate, and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no anti-caking agents, no colorants, no sugar. The product is vegan and gluten-free, filled in amber glass. Every batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.

Behind Vitalplant stands Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.