Other Substances

Beyond Vitamins & Minerals.

In addition to vitamins, minerals and medicinal plants, many other ingredients are used in food supplements. Here are the major groups — and what makes each one special.

A Wider World Of Wellness

From Ingredients To Superpowers

Nature offers far more than the essential vitamins and minerals. From exotic superfruits to marine oils and traditional spices, a whole range of ingredients can support health in different ways. Understanding them helps you make smarter choices about what you put into your body every day.

The Ingredient Groups

Other Substances

Aromatherapy & Essential Oils

While essential oils are most often used in diffusers or on the skin, they can also be found in food supplements.

Superfruits & Superplants

The name given to fruits (usually exotic) or plants particularly rich in antioxidants, vitamins or minerals. Acerola, baobab and kiwi are considered superfruits.

Superfungi (Mycotherapy)

Ingredients used in traditional Asian medicine, mainly for immunity. Notable examples include shiitake and maitake mushrooms.

Marine Ingredients

Ingredients from the sea — fish, water or seaweed — such as omega-3 fatty acids.

Dairy Ingredients

Ingredients derived from milk, such as colostrum and lactoferrin.

Apitherapy

Hive products such as pollen and propolis, traditionally used and known for supporting immunity.

Probiotics

These "good bacteria" can have a beneficial effect when consumed in sufficient quantities.

Spices

Ingredients such as saffron, cinnamon and turmeric, traditionally used for stress relief or joint support.

Microalgae

Contrary to what one might think, these algae — such as spirulina — are grown in fresh water.