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What's in Your Supplement Capsule?

You might not pay much attention to the capsule that surrounds the nutrients in your supplement, and you could be surprised at what it’s made of.

Many supplement capsules are gelatin based. Gelatin is made from the connective tissue of animals such as hoofs, ligaments, cartilage, etc. This can be a concern for those wishing to avoid animal products in their diet, including their health supplements, but there are alternatives.

Nutri-Health Supplements
Nutri-Health supplements are encapsulated in an all-vegetarian cellulose capsules. Cellulose is the fibrous substance that builds the cell walls in green plants, and so is recommended for vegetarians or anyone else hoping to avoid animal products. Cellulose has no odor or taste and dissolves easily in water, making it an ideal encapsulating agent for health supplements.

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