Manufacturing

After careful consideration of all the factors, the SONA, Stress Rx, Bio C 500 and Osteo Rx are presented in tablet form rather than in gelatin capsules. Tablets can be made more stable and are not affected by high temperatures and humidity, which can cause gelatin capsules to soften and leak. Also, gelatin capsules have a higher moisture content that can adversely affect the stability of the formulas.

Some methods of manufacturing tablets can cause the temperature of the ingredients to rise to a level that can destroy the enzymes and some of the vitamins. Nutrients in the Green Superfoods are particularly at risk from heat damage. All the advanced research that has gone into producing Enerex tablets would be wasted if the sensitive ingredients were destroyed during the manufacturing process. To insure that the nutrients in Enerex tablets are presented in the best possible way and with maximum protection for the heat sensitive ingredients, the tablets are made using a unique, state-of-the-art process known as high-density Chilsonation.

An advanced device - a Chilsonator - represents the first step in the processing of many raw materials. The Chilsonator houses grooved, counter-rotating rollers pressed tightly against one another by hydraulic pressure. Raw materials are placed into the hopper of the Chilsonator and are fed by a system of horizontal and vertical screws into these rollers. As material passes through the grooves in the rollers, it is compacted under very high pressure and emerges from the Chilsonator as dense pellets. The pellets are milled into a fine granular powder using a Fitz Mill, and then passed through a series of vibrating screens to produce a uniform, free flowing granulation.

The Chilsonation process results in a finished powder that is 3 to 4 times denser than the starting material. This allows the production of smaller tablets without a reduction in potency, resulting in a tablet that is easer to swallow and therefore more desirable to consumers.

The Chilsonator improves the flow characteristics of raw materials, resulting in better dispersion of the nutrients in the tablet. This is extremely important, because uniform dispersion of nutrients enhances nutrient bioavailability. This ability to alter flow characteristics makes the Chilsonator ideal for use in dry granulation of raw materials. Wet granulation, the traditional industry standard for preparing materials for tablets and capsules, requires the use of alcohol solvents and high temperature drying to achieve the necessary material characteristics. Chilsonation completely eliminates the need for this destructive process.

Without further protection, some of the nutrients could be damaged by exposure to the atmosphere. This can reduce their activity and allow oxidation, causing some of the ingredients to be chemically altered, which produce undesirable breakdown products such as free radicals. After Chilsonation, the tablets are coated with a protective layer. This coating, known as VegiCote, is made from a special vegetable cellulose complex and purified water. No organic solvents are used at all. Thus, the coating is hypoallergenic and free from chemicals or sugar that can cause allergies in sensitive people. In addition to its protective action, the VegiCote process gives the tablets an added advantage in that the smooth finish makes them easier to swallow than conventional tablets.

Finally, Enerex tablets are packaged in PETE bottles. PETE provides a superior moisture and oxygen barrier compared to the more common HDPE plastic that most vitamin manufacturers use. To add a further degree of protection every bottle of tablets contains a small package of desiccant. The desiccant absorbs any moisture that may enter the bottle during manufacturing and prevents deterioration of the tablets.