Solaray

Solaray began in 1973 in Utah, USA, putting plants into capsules, at a time when almost everything that came from nature was sold as an infusion or tincture. It was born from the conviction that nature is the source of good nutrition and, since then, it has sought ingredients for its formulas all over the world. Today it has more than 700 references among vitamins, minerals, plants and other food supplements, produced in its unit in Ogden, Utah.

Laboratory tested

The brand has its own laboratories, where it tests and retests each of its products. Each raw material is analyzed for identity, purity and potency in a cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified facility, and the work is monitored by an internal scientific team with masters and doctorates in biochemistry, biology and related areas. In a catalog of this size, it is this control that guarantees that each formula corresponds to the label.

Vitamins, minerals and plants

The range goes from isolated and complex vitamins to minerals and mult minerals, passing through plant extracts, combined formulas and specialties such as chlorophyll, chlorella or spirulina. An important part comes from the ayurvedic tradition, with ashwagandha, shatavari, triphala, holy basil and shilajit. The plant mixtures, the origin of the brand, continue to be present in formulas such as Ty-Blend SP-26, EuroCalm or Circulegs.

Vegetable capsules and recycled bottles

A large part of the range uses vegetable capsules, identified on the labels as VegCaps. There are also soft capsules, orodispersible and chewable tablets and liquid formats, for those who prefer not to swallow capsules. Solaray bottles are made of post-consumer recycled resin, and the Ogden unit already operates partly with solar panels. It is a brand with affordable prices for the range it has.

228 products

Solaray in four points

It is one of the oldest and most comprehensive brands in the industry. Knowing where it comes from helps make sense of the catalogue.

1. From Utah, since 1973

Founded in 1973in Ogden, Utah, it was born from the conviction that nature was the source of good nutrition. It was one of the first brands to put plant mixtures in capsules, when almost everything was sold as an infusion or tincture.

2. In-house laboratories and scientific team

The brand tests and retestseach of its more than 700 products in its own laboratories. Each raw material is analysed for identity, purity, and potency in a cGMP-certified facility, with an in-house team of Masters and PhDs in biochemistry, biology, and related fields.

3. Vegetable capsules

A large part of the range uses capsules of plant origin instead of gelatin, identified on the labels as VegCaps. Soft capsules, such as those for vitamin D3, may have a different origin: if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, check the capsule type in the title of each product.

4. How to compare

Look at the mg per capsule and how many make the daily dose. For plants, look for the indication of standardised extractand the percentage of the reference compound: this is what distinguishes an extract from ground plant powder, and explains price differences between products with the same name.

Perguntas frequentes

Quem é a Solaray?
É uma marca norte-americana fundada em 1973 no estado do Utah, com sede em Salt Lake City. Nasceu da ideia de que a natureza era a fonte da boa nutrição e foi das primeiras a pôr misturas de plantas em cápsula. Cinco décadas depois, tem mais de 700 referências entre vitaminas, minerais e plantas.
Como são testados os produtos?
A marca tem laboratórios próprios e testa e volta a testar cada um dos seus mais de 700 produtos. A equipa científica interna inclui mestres e doutorados em bioquímica, biologia e áreas afins.
Porque é que a marca é associada às plantas?
Porque foi aí que começou. A Solaray foi das primeiras a comercializar misturas de plantas em cápsula, numa altura em que quase tudo se vendia em infusão ou em tintura. Essa raiz mantém-se numa gama que inclui plantas inteiras, extratos padronizados e misturas.
O que são as cápsulas vegetais da marca?
Quase toda a gama usa cápsulas de origem vegetal, em vez de gelatina, o que é relevante para quem segue uma alimentação vegetariana ou vegana. Os rótulos identificam-nas como VegCaps.
Que produtos da marca encontro nesta página?
Uma seleção da gama: vitaminas do complexo B isoladas e em complexo, vitamina C, vitamina K2, magnésio, multiminerais, PQQ, coenzima Q10 e ácido alfa-lipoico, quase todos em cápsulas vegetais.
Como comparo produtos desta marca?
Veja os mg por cápsula e confirme quantas fazem a dose diária. Nas plantas, procure se o rótulo indica extrato padronizado e a percentagem do composto de referência, porque é isso que distingue um extrato de pó de planta moída. Se toma medicação, fale com o seu médico antes de começar.

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Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this supplement. Not recommended in case of hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients in the formulation, or when interactions between another product and any of its constituents are described. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Store in a cool, dry place, away from light.