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Eleven ingredients with vitamin C, E, B1 and folic acid
Vitalplant's Heart Complex combines eleven ingredients: secondary plant compounds, an amino acid compound, coenzyme Q10 and four micronutrients. One capsule twice daily.
What’s in one capsule
100 mg quercetin. A flavonoid that naturally occurs in onions, apples and capers. Plus 5 mg OPC from grape seeds and 2.5 mg resveratrol, both also secondary plant compounds from the flavonoid family.
50 mg acetylcysteine and 50 mg coenzyme Q10. Acetylcysteine is an acetylated form of the amino acid cysteine. Coenzyme Q10 is present as ubiquinone, its shelf-stable form.
25 mg green tea extract and 1 mg carotenoids. Carotenoids are the pigments that give carrots, tomatoes and peppers their color.
The four micronutrients: 100 mg vitamin C, 24 mg vitamin E, 1.1 mg vitamin B1 and 400 µg folic acid.
What the micronutrients do
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels. Collagen is the structural protein that gives vessel walls their strength.
Vitamin C and vitamin E help protect cells from oxidative stress. Folate contributes to normal blood formation and has a role in cell division. All listed statements are included in the EU Register of authorised health claims.
No authorised claims exist for quercetin, OPC, resveratrol, acetylcysteine, coenzyme Q10, green tea extract and carotenoids. For these, we state the amount and source.
Heart Complex capsules: composition and quality
Eleven ingredients in one formula, without fillers, anti-caking agents or colourings. The capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The product is vegan and gluten-free, filled in brown 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.
Organic Ashwagandha Capsules with KSM-66 from the Pure Root
Ashwagandha has only been a familiar name in Europe for a few years, whereas in India the plant has been cultivated for centuries. Vitalplant’s Organic Ashwagandha Capsules use KSM-66, a trademarked extract made from the pure root.
Why only the root
Ashwagandha, botanically Withania somnifera, belongs to the nightshade family. The plant grows up to one and a half meters tall and bears small orange-red berries, which have earned it the nickname winter cherry. Depending on the manufacturer, extracts may use roots, leaves, or both.
KSM-66 uses only the root. Leaves and berries are left out. This is more labor-intensive because the yield per plant is lower, but it corresponds to the plant part that has been passed down in Indian herbal tradition.
From controlled organic cultivation. The raw material comes from non-EU agriculture and is certified under the EU Organic Regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039. This means verified growing conditions without synthetic pesticides and without genetic engineering.
Withania somnifera: origin and name
Ashwagandha thrives in dry, warm regions and is cultivated mainly in India. The root is harvested after about six months, then washed, cut, and dried.
The name comes from Sanskrit and is made up of ashva for horse and gandha for smell. It refers to the strong, earthy smell of the fresh root, which really does resemble a stable. This scent is no longer noticeable in the extract.
Organic Ashwagandha Capsules: composition and quality
The formula consists of two ingredients: organic ashwagandha root extract and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no anti-caking agents, no colorants. The product is vegan and gluten-free. It is filled into light-protective amber glass. Each batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.
Vitalplant is backed by Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Apotheke.
Organic rosehip powder from the whole fruit
Rosehips are neither berries nor nuts; botanically, they are something of their own. The Organic Rosehip Capsules from Vitalplant contain ground rosehip from certified organic farming, with no other ingredients.
What a rosehip actually is
The rosehip is the false fruit of the rose. What looks red and fleshy is the swollen flower base. The actual fruits are the small hard seeds inside, surrounded by fine hairs. These hairs are the reason rosehips were once used as itch powder.
Powder, not extract. For our capsules, the dried fruit is ground and not further concentrated. One capsule contains 500 mg rosehip powder, meaning the whole ground raw material.
From certified organic farming. Certified according to the EU Organic Regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture.
Rosa canina: plant and harvest
The dog rose is the most common wild rose in Europe. It grows as a shrub along forest edges and hedges and reaches up to three meters in height. In May and June it bears pale pink flowers; from September onward, the rosehips ripen.
They are harvested after the first frosts because the fruits then become softer. They are then dried and ground. In the kitchen, rosehip is best known as purée and jam.
Organic rosehip capsules: composition and quality
The formula consists of two components: organic rosehip powder and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no separating 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 Pharmacy.
Turmeric extract with 95 percent curcuminoids
There is a significant difference between turmeric from the spice rack and a turmeric extract. Vitalplant turmeric capsules contain an extract standardized to 95 percent curcuminoids.
What 95 percent curcuminoids mean
Curcuminoids are the yellow pigments in the turmeric root, especially curcumin. In dried spice powder, they make up only a few percent, depending on origin. An extract with 95 percent is therefore highly concentrated.
440 mg extract per capsule. To take in the same amount of curcuminoids through spice powder, significantly larger quantities would be needed than can reasonably be consumed.
5 mg black pepper extract. Standardized to 95 percent piperine, the pungent compound in black pepper. Turmeric and pepper have always been a standard combination in Indian cuisine, for example in curry blends.
Curcuma longa: plant and origin
Turmeric belongs to the ginger family. What is used is not the root in the strict sense, but the rhizome, an underground stem section, like ginger forms as well. Freshly cut, it is a bright orange.
Turmeric is grown mainly in India, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years as a spice and dye plant. After harvesting, the rhizomes are boiled, dried, and ground. For the extract, this is followed by another processing step.
Turmeric capsules: composition and quality
The formula consists of three ingredients: turmeric extract, black pepper 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. Every batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent lab.
Vitalplant is backed by Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.
200 µg Selenium as selenomethionine
Selenium is a trace element that the body needs only in very small amounts. Vitalplant selenium capsules provide 200 micrograms per capsule, bound as selenomethionine.
Why the binding form matters
Selenomethionine is an organic selenium compound. The selenium in it sits in the position where sulfur would otherwise be in the amino acid methionine. Inorganic alternatives such as sodium selenite are structured differently.
200 micrograms correspond to 363 percent of the nutrient reference value. The amount is given in micrograms, not milligrams — with selenium, required amounts are a thousand times lower than, for example, with magnesium.
400 mg buckwheat germ 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.
What selenium does
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and normal nails. It helps protect cells from oxidative stress and contributes to normal thyroid function.
Selenium also contributes to normal sperm production. All of the claims listed are included in the EU Register of authorized health claims.
Selenium capsules: composition and quality
The formula consists of three ingredients: buckwheat germ extract, selenomethionine, and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no anti-caking agents, no colorants. The product is vegan and gluten-free, 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.
Ashwagandha and passionflower with vitamin B12
Vitalplant Inner Calm Capsules combine two plant extracts with magnesium and vitamin B12. Four ingredients, no other additives.
What’s in one capsule
120 mg ashwagandha as KSM-66®. A trademarked extract from the pure root of Withania somnifera. Leaves and berries are left out, which is more complex because the yield per plant is lower.
100 mg passionflower extract. Passiflora incarnata is a climbing plant from the southeastern United States. The above-ground parts are used.
49.8 mg magnesium oxide, providing 30 mg elemental magnesium. And 1.75 µg vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, which corresponds to 70 percent of the nutrient reference value.
What vitamin B12 does
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. It also contributes to normal energy metabolism and has a role in cell division.
All of the statements listed are included in the EU Register of authorized health claims. There are no authorized claims for ashwagandha and passionflower. For these, we state the amount, origin, and standardization.
Inner Calm Capsules: composition and quality
The formula consists of five components: magnesium oxide, ashwagandha extract, passionflower extract, methylcobalamin, and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no anti-caking agents, no colorants. The product is vegan and gluten-free, packed in brown 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.
Three building blocks for joints and bones
Joints Vital combines three products that complement each other: a comprehensive joint complex, highly concentrated Boswellia extract, and vitamins D3 and K2 in drop form. More affordable as a bundle than buying separately.
What’s in the bundle
Joint Complex Capsules. The formula combines glucosamine, a vegan chondroitin alternative, MSM, and hyaluronic acid with selected micronutrients. This means it covers the best-known building blocks of joint support in one product.
Boswellia Capsules. The extract from the resin of the Boswellia tree is standardized to 90 percent boswellic acids, which is the level used to measure high-quality Boswellia extracts.
Vitamin D3 + K2 Drops. Vegan vitamin D3 from lichens, combined with vitamin K2, dissolved in oil and dosable drop by drop.
What vitamin D and K do
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and the maintenance of normal muscle function. Vitamin K also contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Both claims are listed in the EU Register of authorized health claims. Since vitamin D is produced by the body mainly through sunlight, ensuring adequate intake in the darker months is a common concern.
Composition and quality
All three products come directly from our range, without unnecessary additives, and with independent laboratory testing for each batch. You can find details on the recommended intake and composition on the product pages.
Vitalplant is led by Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.
Fourteen ingredients with zinc, B vitamins, and pantothenic acid
Vitalplant’s Brain Complex combines plant and mushroom extracts with two phospholipid compounds and four micronutrients. The daily dose is three capsules.
What’s in the daily dose
360 mg plant extract complex from Brahmi, ginger, and rosemary. Brahmi, botanically Bacopa monnieri, is a marsh plant from South Asia.
360 mg Hericium extract with 30 percent polysaccharides, plus 270 mg Hericium powder and 270 mg Tremella fuciformis extract. Tremella is a jelly-like mushroom that is also used as an edible mushroom in East Asia.
180 mg phosphatidylserine and 120 mg citicoline. Both belong to the phospholipids or their precursors, and thus to the building blocks of cell membranes.
60 mg Ginkgo biloba extract in a 45:1 ratio, standardized to 24 percent flavone glycosides and 6 percent terpene lactones. Also included are 120 mg each of pine bark and larch bark extract, plus 15 mg black pepper extract.
What the micronutrients do
Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance. Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.
Thiamine and vitamin B12 contribute to the normal function of the nervous system and to normal psychological function. All of the statements listed are included in the EU Register of authorized health claims.
There are no authorized claims for the plant and mushroom extracts, for phosphatidylserine, or for citicoline. For these, we state the amount and standardization.
Brain Complex capsules: composition and quality
Fourteen ingredients in one formula, with no fillers, anti-caking agents, or colorants. The capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. 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 Pharmacy.
Pea, rice and pumpkin seed in a 50 : 25 : 15 ratio
Bio Vegan Protein from Vitalplant is not a blend with unknown proportions. The three protein sources are declared with their percentages, and the order is not a matter of taste.
Why pea and rice belong together
Pea protein is rich in lysine and comparatively low in the sulfur-containing amino acids methionine and cysteine. Rice protein is the opposite: plenty of methionine, little lysine.
So the two balance each other out where the other source falls short. That is why they form the base of this formula, complemented by pumpkin seed protein, which adds a slightly nutty note.
Acacia fiber is a soluble source of fiber and explains why the powder, despite its high protein concentration, provides 9,1 g of fiber per 100 g. Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes derived from pineapple.
What the nutritional values deliver
With 70,75 g protein per 100 g, around three quarters of the powder’s energy comes from protein. This clearly meets the conditions for the claim high protein content, as well as those for high fiber content. With 0,37 g sugar per 100 g, it is also low in sugar.
Approved claims are linked to this: protein contributes to an increase in muscle mass, protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass, and protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
These claims apply to protein as a nutrient, regardless of whether it comes from plants or animals.
Organic raw materials and processing
The protein sources and the acacia fiber come from controlled organic cultivation. The powder contains no flavorings, no sweeteners and no thickeners, which is why it tastes mild and distinctly plant-based. Mixed into oat or nut drink, it comes across as rounder than in water.
Purely plant-based and therefore vegan. Store in a cool, dry place, do not freeze.
Behind Vitalplant is Christian Lazar, licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.
Magnesium citrate with 123 mg magnesium per capsule
Vitalplant Magnesium Citrate capsules rely on a single compound: magnesium citrate, the magnesium salt of citric acid. Two capsules cover two-thirds of the nutrient reference value.
What makes magnesium citrate special
Citric acid occurs naturally in citrus fruits and is also an intermediate in the body’s energy metabolism. When magnesium is bound to it, an organic compound is formed.
800 mg magnesium citrate per capsule, resulting in 123 mg of elemental magnesium. That is the key figure: it is not the weight of the compound that matters, but the magnesium content within it.
Two capsules instead of four. Because citrate contains a relatively high proportion of magnesium, two capsules a day are enough. For comparison: our magnesium glycinate requires four capsules for a similar amount, and the magnesium complex three. If you prefer fewer capsules, citrate is the best choice.
What magnesium does in the body
Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal energy metabolism. It contributes to the normal function of the nervous system and to normal psychological function.
Magnesium also contributes to normal protein synthesis, to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, and plays a role in cell division. All of the above claims are listed in the EU Register of nutrition and health claims.
Magnesium Citrate Capsules: composition and quality
The formula consists of two components: magnesium citrate 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 the Stern Pharmacy.
Coconut milk and flaxseed make this powder creamy
Organic Vital Beauty by Vitalplant differs from our other powders because of its fat content. At 31,36 g per 100 g, it is the richest, and that is exactly why it becomes creamy when mixed.
The nine ingredients
Açaí comes first. The fruit of the Amazon palm is an exception among berries because its flesh is naturally rich in fat rather than sugar. Flaxseed and coconut milk powder add to this proportion, with the saturated fatty acids at 14,40 g per 100 g coming almost entirely from the coconut milk.
Maqui from Patagonia, acerola, and wild blueberries contribute the deep violet color and fruity acidity. Vanilla powder rounds off the flavor.
Tremella, known in German as silver ear, is a jelly fungus that has been used in Chinese cuisine for centuries. It grows on deciduous wood and forms white, curly fruiting bodies. Here it is included as an extract.
What the product name does not promise
Beauty is a name, not a claim. None of the nine ingredients is permitted in the EU to make a health claim for skin, hair, or nails, and we do not imply one here.
What can be substantiated is the fiber content: 21,56 g per 100 g, mainly from flaxseed and the fruit powders. This means the powder meets the requirement for the claim high fiber content.
Sweetness, origin, and storage
It is sweetened with stevia, that is, with steviol glycosides from sweet herb. No sugar is added; the 14,53 g per 100 g come from the fruit and coconut ingredients themselves.
All ingredients except the sweetener come from certified organic farming, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039. The recipe is purely plant-based.
Because of the high fat content, the powder tends to clump, so seal the pouch well, store it in a cool, dry place, and do not freeze it.
Behind Vitalplant is Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Pharmacy.
Passionflower Capsules with 10:1 Extract
Passionflower owes its name not to passion, but to Spanish missionaries of the 16th century. Vitalplant Passionflower Capsules contain a concentrated 10:1 extract from Passiflora incarnata.
What a 10:1 Extract Means
The 10:1 ratio describes the concentration: for one part extract, ten parts dried plant material are used. A capsule with 375 mg of extract therefore corresponds mathematically to around 3,750 mg of starting material.
The herb is used. The above-ground parts of the plant are used for the extract, namely the leaves, stems, and tendrils. Naturally, they contain flavonoids, a large group of secondary plant compounds found in many flowers and leaves.
Passiflora incarnata: Plant and Name History
Passionflower is a climbing plant from the southeastern United States. It climbs several meters high and produces one of the most unusual flowers in the plant kingdom: a ring of thread-like appendages above the petals, with five stamens and three stigmas above that.
It was precisely this structure that led to the name. In the 16th century, Spanish missionaries interpreted the ring of threads as the crown of thorns, the three stigmas as nails, and the five stamens as wounds. This interpretation gave rise to the name passionflower, which has remained to this day. Botanically, it has nothing to do with the name.
Passionflower Capsules: Composition and Quality
The formula consists of two ingredients: passionflower 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. Every 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 the Stern Pharmacy.
A mushroom with spines instead of gills
Bio Hericium Capsules from Vitalplant contain extract from Hericium erinaceus. Anyone who has seen the mushroom once won’t forget it: it looks like a white waterfall.
Lion’s mane, hedgehog mushroom, monkey head mushroom
Most mushrooms form their spores on gills or in tubes on the underside of the cap. Hericium does it differently. It does not form a cap, but rather a white clump from which hundreds of soft spines hang down, up to five centimeters long.
Hence the German names hedgehog mushroom and monkey head mushroom. Lion’s mane comes from English, Lion's Mane.
It grows on weakened or dead deciduous trees, in Europe mainly on beech and oak. In Germany, it has become so rare in the wild that it is under nature protection and may not be collected. As an edible mushroom, it is therefore cultivated; its flesh is reminiscent in texture of crab meat.
Why there is no efficacy claim here
Many claims circulate about Hericium. None of them is approved in the EU as a health claim; there simply are none for mushroom extracts.
That is why we do not write anything about an effect, not even indirectly. The mushroom, the amount of extract, and the organic origin are stated on this page, and that is all.
Origin and processing
The extract powder comes from certified organic cultivation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture. In addition to the extract, the capsule contains only its own shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, so no anti-caking agent and no filler.
It is filled into amber glass, which largely blocks the UV portion of the light.
Hericium is also included in the Organic Medicinal Mushroom Complex, though there it comes in a much smaller daily amount because it shares space with three other mushrooms.
Behind Vitalplant is Christian Lazar, licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.
Too tough and too bitter to eat
Organic Reishi capsules from Vitalplant contain extract from Ganoderma lucidum. Unlike shiitake or hericium, this mushroom never ends up in the pan, and there is a simple reason for that.
The glossy bracket fungus
The German name describes it exactly. The cap looks lacquered, kidney-shaped, reddish-brown to almost black, with a stem attached to the side. It grows on hardwood stumps, in Europe preferably on oak.
Its flesh is corky, woody, and extremely bitter. It cannot be chewed or fried. In East Asia, it has therefore long been boiled down or extracted, never used as an edible mushroom.
In China it is called Lingzhi and has appeared as a motif in painting, textiles, and architecture for around two thousand years. The name Reishi comes from Japanese and has become established in the West.
Two thousand years of tradition, zero approved claims
As long as the tradition is, the list of what we are allowed to claim is just as short: it is empty. For mushroom extracts, there is no approved health claim in the EU.
A long tradition is not proof, and we do not use it as a substitute for one. What we do state is the species, the amount of extract, and the origin.
Dosage compared and quality
At 300 mg of extract per capsule, Reishi is the lowest-dosed single mushroom in our range. Chaga and shiitake are at 500 mg, hericium and cordyceps at 400 mg per capsule. The comparison is worthwhile before judging products by capsule count alone.
The extract powder comes from certified organic cultivation, control body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture. The capsule contains nothing but extract and the vegan shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Amber glass protects the contents from UV light.
Behind Vitalplant is Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.
Grape seed extract with 95 percent OPC according to UV
With OPC products, the figures vary considerably because different measuring methods produce different results. That is why Vitalplant OPC capsules state not only the content but also the method.
What OPC is and how it is measured
OPC stands for oligomeric proanthocyanidins. These are compounds from the flavonoid group, found in grape seeds, pine bark, and many red fruits. Oligomeric means that several similar building blocks have linked together to form a chain.
95 percent according to UV. The specification according to UV refers to determination by UV spectrophotometry. Other methods such as the Bate-Smith method produce different values for the same raw material. A comparison between products is only meaningful if the same method is used.
440 mg grape seed extract per capsule, of which 418 mg is OPC. In addition, there are 5 mg black pepper extract, standardized to 95 percent piperine.
Where the raw material comes from
Grape seeds are a by-product of winemaking. After pressing, skins, stems, and seeds remain behind, known as pomace. The seeds are separated, dried, and then extracted.
The raw material is therefore a by-product of the wine industry that would otherwise hardly be used. Drying and extraction are crucial for quality because flavonoids are sensitive to heat and oxygen.
OPC capsules: composition and quality
The formula consists of three ingredients: grape seed extract, black pepper extract, and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no flow agents, no colorants. The product is vegan and gluten-free, filled 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 the Stern Pharmacy.
Pure L-Glutamine, with no additives and no promises
Glutamine powder from Vitalplant has one ingredient: L-glutamine. No flavouring, no sweetener, no filler, no blend with other amino acids.
What L-glutamine is
L-glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the human body. It is found in both blood plasma and muscle tissue at a much higher concentration than any other.
Biochemically, it is classified as a non-essential amino acid because the body can produce it itself. Through food, it is found in all protein-rich foods, bound within their proteins.
This is where the information we are allowed to provide ends. No health claims have been approved for L-glutamine in the EU. We could fill the gap with hints, as is common in this product category. Instead, we state what can be verified: the substance, the amount, and the purity.
A peculiarity in preparation
L-glutamine is not permanently stable in aqueous solution. It breaks down over time, and the warmer and more acidic the liquid is, the faster this happens.
In practice, that means: mix it and drink it promptly. A shake prepared in the morning and drunk at midday is no longer the same. Cold or lukewarm drinks are preferable to hot ones.
The 300 ml in the recommended serving is no coincidence. L-glutamine is one of the less soluble amino acids, and in a small glass some of it quickly remains at the bottom.
Purity and processing
The powder is white, fine-crystalline, and tastes almost neutral with a slightly sweet note.
Filled in a resealable stand-up pouch. Store in a cool, dry place, do not freeze, and protect from direct sunlight. Anyone who also uses our Pre Workout+ already gets 4 g of L-glutamine per serving from it.
Behind Vitalplant is Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Apotheke.
Organic flower pollen with 20 g protein per 100 g
Flower pollen is not a bee product in the sense of honey, but collected plant material. Bees carry it in as food for their brood, and beekeepers harvest a small portion of it.
How flower pollen is harvested
On their foraging flights, bees brush off pollen and shape it with their hind legs into small pellets, the pollen baskets. At the hive entrance, a pollen trap removes part of it.
The color reveals the plant. Flower pollen is never monochrome. Yellow often comes from rapeseed, orange from dandelion, and gray to black from poppy. A bag therefore always contains a mosaic of colors.
After harvesting, the pollen is gently dried and cleaned. Our pollen comes from EU agriculture and certified organic beekeeping, certified according to the EU organic regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039.
Nutritional values and use
Per 100 g, flower pollen contains 19.8 g protein, 62.4 g carbohydrates and 9.29 g fat. The energy value is 1.405 kJ, or 333 kcal.
That means around 24 percent of the energy value comes from protein. The EU threshold for claiming a high protein content is 20 percent.
Depending on the source plant, flower pollen tastes floral to slightly bitter. A teaspoon over yogurt, porridge or in a smoothie is common. If you find the taste unfamiliar at first, start with small amounts.
Organic flower pollen: origin and quality
One ingredient only: organic flower pollen, dried. No additives, no added sugar. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch. 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 the Stern Apotheke.
Milk thistle extract with 80 percent silymarin
Milk thistle is one of the longest-cultivated plants in Europe. The milk thistle capsules from Vitalplant contain an extract from the ripe seeds, standardized to 80 percent silymarin.
What silymarin is
Silymarin is not a single substance, but a mixture. It consists of several flavonolignans, especially silybinin, silychristin, and silydianin. These compounds occur almost exclusively in milk thistle and are the reason why the seeds of this plant are used.
80 percent is a high level of standardization. The silymarin content in the raw seed is significantly lower. An extract with 80 percent means that four out of five components of the extract come from this group of substances.
The seeds are used. Not the herb, not the root. The seeds ripen in the distinctive spiky flower heads and are dried and defatted after harvest.
Silybum marianum: plant and naming history
Milk thistle is a member of the daisy family, grows up to one and a half meters tall, and bears purple flower heads. Its leaves are striking: they show a pattern of white veins that looks as if milk had run over them.
That is exactly where the name comes from. A medieval legend traced the white markings back to the Virgin Mary's milk, which was said to have dripped onto the leaves. The botanical species name marianum preserves this story to this day. In monastery gardens, the plant was a fixed component.
Milk thistle capsules: composition and quality
The formula consists of two ingredients: milk thistle seed 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. 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.
Five ingredients that together add up to exactly 15 g
Pre Workout+ from Vitalplant contains L-citrulline malate, creatine monohydrate, L-glutamine, L-taurine, and acetyl-L-carnitine. Nothing else, and that can be verified.
The math adds up
Each serving contains 5 g L-citrulline malate, 4 g creatine monohydrate, 4 g L-glutamine, 1.5 g L-taurine, and 0.5 g acetyl-L-carnitine in the scoop. Added together, that makes exactly 15 g, and exactly 15 g is one serving.
So there is no remainder for carriers, flavorings, colorings, or sweeteners. And there is no catch-all ingredient hiding unknown amounts. Each ingredient is listed with its amount.
What we are allowed to say about it
Of the five ingredients, exactly one carries an EU-approved health claim: Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g creatine. The claim applies to adults performing high-intensity exercise.
That threshold is met here. Creatine monohydrate contains bound crystal water, which is why 4 g monohydrate correspond to around 3.5 g of pure creatine.
No claim is approved for citrulline, glutamine, taurine, or acetyl-L-carnitine. We are not repeating what is circulated about them on forums and labels. Instead, we state the amounts so you can compare them with what you already know.
Caffeine-free, and what that means
Most pre-workout products get their noticeable effect from caffeine, often in amounts of 200 mg or more. This one contains none.
That has two consequences. First, the powder also works for training late in the evening without costing you the night. Second, the familiar kick many people look for in a pre-workout is missing. If that is what you expect, you will not find it here.
If you also use our creatine powder or glutamine powder, you should add the amounts together: both ingredients are already included here at 4 g per serving.
Vitalplant is led by Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.
Building Blocks and Cellular Energy for the Brain
Brain Vital brings together three products from our Brain and Nerves range: a nutrient complex with citicoline, vegan omega-3 fatty acids, and pure creatine. Save compared with ordering each product separately.
What’s in the Bundle
Brain Complex Capsules. The formula combines selected plant and mushroom extracts with citicoline and choline, B vitamins, and zinc. Citicoline is a naturally occurring choline compound that can be used directly in this form.
Vegan Omega-3 Capsules. The DHA and EPA come from microalgae oil, the original source of both fatty acids, and are supplemented with vitamin D3. No fish products are used.
Creatine Powder. Pure creatine monohydrate with no additives and a neutral taste. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound involved in cellular energy metabolism. At a daily serving of 5 g, the 300-g pouch lasts exactly 60 days.
What the Nutrients Do
A daily intake of 250 mg of DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function. Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the nervous system and normal psychological function. Both claims are listed in the EU Register of authorised health claims.
Ingredients and Quality
All three products are unchanged from our regular range: vegan, without unnecessary additives, and independently laboratory-tested in every batch. For details on recommended use and composition, see the individual product pages.
Vitalplant is backed by Christian Lazar, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.
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