Why is gel technology so much better? Two very important factors influence the efficacy of nutritional supplements:

1) the proper timing of ingestion, and

2) the bioavailability of the nutrients.

Because of these factors, gel technology represents a significant advance in the method of delivery for vitamins, minerals and other important food supplements. Gel suspension drastically facilitates ingestion of food supplements, increasing compliance with nutritional regimens that would otherwise go unheeded. It provides extreme convenience and allows for optimal timing of ingestion, thus maximizing nutritional efficacy. And, it optimizes the bioavailability of the nutrients that are suspended in gel form in order to maximize their physiologic effects.

Compliance

At present, many exceptional nutritional products are available in solid pill and capsule form. Unfortunately, a significant portion of our population has difficulty ingesting pills and capsules. This segment, therefore, is unable to realize the benefits of these nutritional supplements. For some individuals—particularly in the elderly population—anatomical or neuromuscular difficulties prevent them from swallowing large pills or capsules. For others, the difficulty is merely a psychological phenomenon that deters the ingestion of large solid objects. Whatever the reason, these individuals miss out on the significant health benefits of nutritional supplementation.

In contrast to their pill and capsule counterparts, gel formulations are typically moist, smooth, flavorful and easy to swallow. By suspending nutrients in a gel, individuals with swallowing difficulties have a higher likelihood of easily ingesting nutritional supplements. Moreover, those with psychological issues related to pills and capsules will likewise be more inclined to consume gel supplements.

Convenience and Timing

Nutritional supplements are most effective when ingested according to the optimal timing guidelines for each individual supplement. Some nutrients are better absorbed when taken with meals. Others are best when consumed at pre–determined intervals prior to food ingestion in order to maximize the effect of their active ingredients, or to avoid conflicting uptake mechanisms with other food particles. Gel supplements are packaged in convenient gel packs that are highly portable, allowing availability at the appropriate time—no matter when it is. In addition, the gel can often be ingested without water, therefore facilitating optimal timing, even in extreme and unusual circumstances. By encouraging and allowing the correct timing and ingestion of food supplements, gel technology enhances the absorption and utilization of each nutrient.

Bioavailability

The bioavailabilty of the nutrients in food supplements is of paramount importance. If nutrients are not available for uptake in the gastro–intestinal tract, they are essentially useless. Some tablets and capsules have been well designed and tested to dissolve in the stomach and are extremely bioavailable. Not all pills and capsules, however, are created equal. Poorly manufactured supplements in pill or capsule form are not consistently digested and absorbed. Some are compressed at extremely high pressures during manufacturing and are not well designed for optimal dissolution in the stomach. With the introduction of gel technology, all nutrients remain in their natural state, optimizing bioavailability, and increasing the absorption and digestion of essential vitamins and minerals.

In a nutshell, Gelceuticals™ will change the way we take nutritional supplements. By increasing the ease–of–use, optimizing timing and enhancing absorption, gel technology widens the scope of supplementation — allowing a wider audience to benefit from dietary and nutritional improvements. The ingredients are ready, available and packed with all the sheer supplemental power and good taste you?ve been waiting for.