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With February revolving around Valentine’s Day, it also happens to coincide with National Heart Health Month endorsed by British Heart Foundation, so there’s no better time than now, to focus on treating your heart right and looking at ways to helping it it stay healthy.

New research has found that nearly half of us in the UK fear our loved ones could be struck down by a heart attack or stroke due to their lifestyle. With Cardiovascular Disease – the umbrella term for all diseases of the heart and circulation, still the UK’s biggest killer, responsible for one death every seven minutes, it’s crucial to make sure we do everything possible, to prevent development of a heart condition.

The best way to ensure that our hearts keep on pumping for a long time — so we can each enjoy many future Valentine’s Days, is to eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, avoid smoking and excessive drinking and make sure the body gets all the necessary nutrients that help maintain healthy cardiovascular system and ensure that the blood pressure and cholesterol stay correct level.

Essential fatty acids no heart can live without

One of the most popular supplements that have been proven to aid cardiovascular health are the Omega 3 essential fatty acids – EPA & DHA. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are two converted types of omega 3 essential fats found in fatty, cold-water fish. Salmon and other high omega 3 fish obtain dietary ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) from marine phytoplankton and seaweed and convert it into more useful for human body forms of Omega 3 such as EPA and DHA. While Fish Oil supplements remain most popular source of these highly unsaturated fats and vital nutrients, other products that supply good amounts of EPA/DHA include: Omega 3,6,9 , Krill Oil and Algae Oil .

Hundreds of studies suggest that omega-3s may provide some benefits to dealing with a wide range of diseases: cancer, asthma, depression, Alzheimer, ADHD and even autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Nevertheless, they remain most popular due to their positive influence on the cardiovascular system, which is why EU has approved label claims referring to EPA and DHA contributing to the normal function of the heart, maintaining normal blood triglyceride levels as well as correct blood pressure, providing the correct dosage information is displayed.

Due to the content of linoleic acid in products such as Flaxseed Oil, Borage Oil and Evening Primrose Oil , they are all popular with people seeking to regulate their cholesterol levels. The seeds of the blue flowering flax plant are considered to be one of nature’s richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, of which 50-60% come in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Once eaten, the human body converts ALA to EPA and DHA, essential fatty acids which are more readily used by the body. Flaxseed oil is perhaps one of the best vegan and vegetarian-friendly sources of these important EFAs. Evidence suggests that people who eat an ALA rich diet are less likely to suffer a fatal heart attack. ALA may reduce heart disease risks through a variety of ways, including regulating cholesterol levels.

Vitamins for the heart

The B vitamins are an important part of maintaining good cardiovascular health. Certain B vitamins can cause heart and circulatory dysfunction if the body gets too much or too little of certain B vitamins. More than 100 enzyme processes throughout the body require vitamin B-6. It is needed to make hemoglobin, helps prevent anemia and sustains blood glucose levels. Vitamin B-12, also called methylcobalamin, is used throughout the body to make DNA and red blood cells. Vitamin B-9, also called folate is a water-soluble vitamin important for cell division, making red blood cells and maintaining cell metabolism. All of these vitamins from group B fight cardiovascular disease by lowering levels of homocysteine, an amino acid in the blood, which elevated levels cause damage to the inner linings of arteries, promoting blood clots.

Other vitamins can also be helpful with prevention of heart diseases. Vitamin C is often included in this selection, due to its powerful antioxidant properties, but also Vitamin D, which recently is getting really popular with treatments for a vast array of conditions. A growing number of studies point to vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor for heart attacks, congestive heart failure, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), strokes, and the conditions associated with cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Abundant evidence now points to the numerous cardioprotective functions of vitamin D. Restoring vitamin D to normal levels has been found to help reduce inflammation, normalize blood pressure, reduce artery plaque buildup and improve insulin sensitivity — all factors that reduce heart disease risk.

Antioxidants to the rescue

In addition to that, products often recommended for maintenance of healthy heart are those which are regarded good anti-oxidants sources – Vitamin E or CoEnzyme Q10. Antioxidants are natural substances that exist as vitamins, minerals and other compounds in foods. They are believed to help prevent disease by fighting free radicals, substances formed by normal bodily processes such as breathing, and by environmental contaminants like cigarette smoke, that harm the body when left unchecked. Without adequate amounts of antioxidants, these free radicals travel throughout the body, damaging cells. Part of this cellular damage leads to one of the major known factors in the development of heart disease, oxidation of cholesterol. Oxidation, meaning the addition of oxygen to low-density lipoproteins (LDL or “bad” cholesterol), contributes to the build up of fatty plaque on artery walls (atherosclerosis), which can eventually slow or block blood flow to the heart.

CoEnzyme Q10 , also known as ubiquinone, makes the heart’s muscle cells more efficient at producing and using energy. It also benefits the heart as an antioxidant because it prevents muscle weakening due to oxidative damage. Supplementation with CoQ10 can have a beneficial effect on energy levels and is known to cleanse the body of the types of free radicals, which are known to damage cellular walls, causing many of the bodily malfunctions that come with getting older.

All heart health supplements at HTC come from BRC & GMP certified manufacturers. For more information on any of the product or for a free instant quote, contact our sales team now on +44 1923 652529 or email sales@htc.co.uk.

Heart Health Market Report

To help you take full advantage of the opportunity that lies within Heart Health market we have created an extensive report, which will tell you all there is to know about the best products within that category and about the label claims you can make for them.

Click on the pages below to browse the Report online or Click here to download pdf.

At HTC Health, we not only provide a wide range of wholesale premium supplements, but also offer top quality gelatine and vegetarian empty capsules.

Whether you’ve got an established position in the supplement industry or perhaps you’re just starting a business from scratch and are keen to make something unique, at HTC Health we can offer you a wide range of products and services that will elevate your company from a reliable health supplement provider to an innovative leader in the market. With our range of top quality empty capsules, you can create your own bespoke supplements and stand out in this busy marketplace.

Our range of empty capsules is very popular with contract manufacturers and companies looking for alternative source of capsules for their bespoke formulas. Having over 15 years experience in supplying these products we have established long-standing relationships with best quality, reliable manufacturers and we can offer you guidance and advice on the best capsules for your needs.

Our empty capsules are provided by two top manufacturers who specialise in quality bovine gelatine and vegetarian (Pullulan or HPMC) capsules respectively. Both companies use proprietary manufacturing technology and BRC (British Retail Consortium) certified facilities.

Our quality gelatine capsules are created from the finest raw materials and are certified for pharmaceutical use. The gelatine itself is sourced from Rousselot – the largest supplier of premium bovine gelatine – and manufactured to the highest GMP standards. However, if you wish to appeal with your products to the growing vegan population, our plant-based empty vegetarian capsules will be a perfect alternative for you. Offering the same great quality as the traditional gelatine capsules, these non-GMO, USP-grade and also suitable for pharmaceutical use vegan capsules will allow you to widen your market reach with confidence.

Whatever your needs, we can supply it all: our empty capsules are compatible with all types of filling machines, are available as clear or coloured and come in a wide range of sizes from #000 to #3. Our empty capsules come with a minimum order quantity of one carton per chosen size of capsule. All these capsules are supplied in closed cartons ranging from 50,000 pc (size #000) all the way up to 140,000 pc (size #1).

For customers looking for large quantities (over 1 million pieces), additional trademarks or images can be printed on the capsules, to represent customer’s brand. All our standard lines come in closed capsules, however, following requests from our customers, we have now introduced a possibility to order separated empty capsules for the supplement manufacturers who have equipment working best with capsules that come in two separated pieces. These capsules are ordered on request and are available in large bulk quantities.

Above all, we’re committed to making sure every capsule that reaches you is made to the highest possible standard. Every batch of capsules is supplied with a certificate of analysis containing detailed results of the laboratory tests, so you can be confident of their safety and quality.

At HTC we provide premium quality gelatine empty capsules, as well as Pullulan and HPMC vegetarian capsules. To find out more information about our range, please refer to our online Empty Capsules Brochure, available here. If you feel our empty capsules could give you a competitive advantage in manufacturing your own range of supplements, please contact our sales team on 01923 652529 or email sales@htc.co.uk to get product specifications or a free instant quote.

Vitamin D Awareness Week is a major public awareness campaign that takes place from 22nd till 29th October. It was designed to raise the nation’s understanding of the health issues associated with declining levels of vitamin D and remind everyone about the serious consequences Vitamin D deficiency can have for both children and adults alike. According to NICE statistics, Vitamin D deficiency affects over 10 million people in the UK alone, with 1 in 6 adults and 1 in 5 children suffering from this easily resolvable pandemic.

In September we looked at the latest research available for this invaluable nutrient in our Product of the Month series, as we believe, early Autumn is the best time for our customers to stock up on Vitamin D health supplements, with the short winter days and limited exposure to sun ahead of us. Click here to read to whole feature.

The ‘Awareness Week” campaign does a marvelous job informing the public about all the major symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency and helps identify the need of supplementation. It reminds people that tiredness & fatigue, bone & health problems, seasonal affective disorder, frequent colds or even low mood, can all be associated with inadequate levels of this crucial Vitamin.

Vitamin D deficiency can be fought in different ways, such as the right diet or more frequent sun exposure, however it’s the food supplementation that remains the one most highly recommended. Since last year, the government now recommends taking a daily vitamin D supplement to protect bone and muscle health during autumn and winter, broadening the advice to everyone, not just reserving it for the Department of Health’s ‘at-risk’ groups, such as individuals over 65, infants or pregnant & breastfeeding women.

At HTC we offer a selection of wholesale Vitamin D supplements ranging from 1,000iu tablets to super strong 5,000iu softgels, as well as Calcium and Vitamin D3 gummies. For more information on any of our vitamins or for a free instant quote, please contact our sales team now on 01923 652529 or email sales@htc.co.uk.

We’re happy to confirm that new gummy lines are now available from our UK stock, offering all our customers an incredible opportunity to tap into this massively growing segment and offer brand new products that are both efficient and tasty!

At HTC, we are the forefront of product innovation and we want our customers to benefit from the trends that are taking the market by storm. The global nutritional gummy market is growing at 5% CAGR per year and is estimated to reach $4.5 billion by 2025. Following softgels, gummies are one of the top preferred delivery formats of health supplements that appeal to both children and adults. They are acclaimed to be “an easy delivery method, and more fun than a tablet” according to Mintel report 2016.

We’re currently supplying our gummy vitamins to some of the best known high street retailers, but we recognise that smaller companies may find it harder to commit to ordering high MOQs. We’ve decided to order a range of 4 top selling lines for our regular in-stock lines and ensure they are accessible to all of our customers with a much lower MOQ of just 84 bottles (2,520 gummies).

Our gummies contain only natural colourings and flavourings and our formulations have been perfected to contain a high concentration of active ingredients, while retaining their delicious taste.

New Gummy Range

At HTC, we want to offer you a complete multivitamin gummy range, with each gummy carefully formulated to provide key nutrients for overall health and vitality. The new range will comprise:

	Sugar-free Children’s Multivitamin Gummy for General Well-being & Immunity A 100% sugar-free gummy, free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives. Contains Vitamin A for eye health, Vitamin C to support a healthy immune function and Vitamin D3 to support healthy bones and teeth. Also contains Vitamin E – an exceptional antioxidant, that fights against cell-damaging free radicals. Especially formulated for children age 3+, but suitable also for adults. Read more.
	Adult Multivitamin & Minerals Gummy for General Well-being & Everyday Health Bursting with essential vitamins from A through to E and enriched with minerals such as Iodine and Zinc for adult health maintenance. Read more.
	Calcium & Vitamin D3 Gummy for Bone Support and Healthy Teeth Calcium is crucial in protecting bones and maintaining bone strength. Vitamin D plays an essential role in the regulation of calcium absorption. In addition to this, Vitamin D also contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Read more.

These lines are now available from our UK stock, ready for next day delivery.

Additionally, the range will also feature one more specialised line that will follow in early November:

Multivitamin & Omega 3,6 & 9 Gummy for Cognitive and Heart Health Support A comprehensive multivitamin with added Flaxseed Oil to provide a combination of Omega 3,6 &9 fatty acids. This delicious orange gummy bear is designed to support general health and well-being, but also to strengthen cardiovascular health and support brain function. Read more.

The whole new gummy range is packaged in unlabelled clear bottles with white lids, ready for you to label and sell. Each fully recyclable PET bottle contains 30 gummies.

Bespoke Gummies

If you’re interested in this product format and you require a higher MOQ, we can tailor the end product to your requirements. Gummy supplements can be customised to meet consumers’ preferences, for example, sugar-free, vegetarian, specialised shapes and a selection of natural colours & flavours. We offer a wide variety of shapes and sizes, with all products being strictly: gluten free, lactose free, with no hydrogenated fat and non-GMO ingredients or preservatives.

In addition to our core range, we have a selection of available formulas tailored to specific health requirements of women, men and children. We can advise on the best selling formulas, but for bigger orders (over 1 million pieces) we can also create completely bespoke formulations.

If you feel our nutritional gummies might be the right product to boost your portfolio, please do not hesitate to email us at sales@htc.co.uk or call +44 1923 652529. We’ll be happy to give you more info about the new range and available options. Ask for an online brochure, product specifications or an instant, free, no-obligation quote.

We’re excited to present to you another product that we definitely feel is worth an excellent recommendation. This month, Marta, HTC’s Marketing Manager, talks about her favourite product – Chocolate Vegan Protein from the Clean Performance Nutrition brand.

“Being a mum, who tries to combine full time work with raising a two-year-old daughter, my life can get pretty hectic. I sometimes struggle to find the time to cook meals from scratch, but I tend to plan our food in advance to get the balance of the nutrients right. However, being a vegetarian, I always need to look at the protein intake, as it can sometimes veer on the low side with a primarily plant-based diet.

That’s where our Vegan Protein Powder comes to the rescue. The delicious protein shake, that was recently launched as a part of our Clean Performance Nutrition range, is a perfect addition to my diet. I have it usually as my second breakfast, especially on the days where I train badminton or go to Zumba classes in the evenings.

With no added sugar and less calories than an average power bar, it’s the perfect aid on my mission of getting back into my pre-pregnancy shape. Having a serious sweet tooth, drinking this delicious chocolate shake in the morning, works as a healthy sweet fix, helping me stave off hunger for longer and reduces the temptation of unhealthy snacking later during the day.

The shake is a top quality blend of protein from plant sources – hemp, pea and brown rice. These proteins help build lean muscles, but also help with healthy bones, which is really important for me, as osteoporosis runs in my family.

I’d honestly recommend this Vegan Protein Powder to anyone looking to up their protein intake in a healthy, but at the same time tasty way! It can be quickly mixed with water as a shake, making it a perfect on-the-go snack, but it can also be used with porridge, smoothies, pancakes or muffins.”

Vegan Protein Powder is available to our customers either in bulk with the MOQ of just 4 pouches or via Clean Performance Nutrition website for individual sales. For more information or to receive product specification, samples or a free instant quote, please contact our team on 01923 652529 or email sales@htc.co.uk.

This time of year when the weather goes from mild to cold and back again, we are more susceptible to colds and flu. Only till the end of the month we are holding an amazing Flash SALE for our best selling Odourless Garlic supplements.

To support lowered immunity, common during change of seasons, garlic can be very helpful. It contains more than 100 biologically-useful chemicals (including alliin, alliinase, allicin, S-allylcysteine, diallyl sulfide and allyl methyl trisulfide), which do everything from lowering cholesterol to fighting off viruses.

Garlic has a long history of use as an immune system booster because of its antiseptic, anti-fungal and nutritive properties. It is a natural detoxicant protecting against bacterial and viral infections without any of the side-effects associated with antibiotics. Garlic is packed with nutrients, particularly vitamins B1, B6 and C, iron and phosphorus and alliin which converts to allicin, which is thought to be the major antibacterial constituent of garlic.

Only till the end of September, we offer our strongest line of Odourless Garlic 10mg at £7.25/1,000 softgels. Only while stocks last! For more information on any of our supplement lines or for a free instant quote, please contact our sales team now on 01923 652529 or email sales@htc.co.uk.