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Mineral, Vitamin and Active Ingredient Analysis in Food Supplements

What are the Tests Performed on Food Supplements?

Mineral, Vitamin and Active Ingredient Analysis in Food Supplements

What are the Tests Performed on Food Supplements?

Food supplements are products used to support the daily diet and provide the body with essential vitamins, minerals and other important components. Supplements are available in various doses and in different combinations. Analyzes to determine whether the minerals, vitamins and active ingredients in these products are in the right quantity and quality are of great importance both in terms of compliance with legal regulations and consumer safety.

Food supplements are used in cases where a regular and balanced daily diet cannot be provided. Some test and analysis parameters performed in food supplements are as follows:

- Vitamin Analysis

Vitamins are nutrients involved in the normal growth and functioning of cells, tissues and organs. Some health problems may occur in their deficiency. Food supplements are preferred to eliminate vitamin deficiency. Tests are necessary to determine whether the vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B group vitamins in food supplements are in the right concentrations. Vitamin analysis ensures that the effectiveness of the supplement and the nutritional value of the vitamins are maintained.


Vitamin A Vitamin D
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Vitamin E
Vitamin K Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) Vitamin C
Folic acid Biotin


- Mineral Analysis

These are tests to determine whether the product contains the right amount of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, etc., which are essential for the body to function in a healthy way. Insufficient amounts of minerals reduce the effectiveness of the supplement, while overdoses can lead to toxic effects.



Calcium Magnesium Iron
Iodine Copper Zinc
Potassium Manganese Phosphorus
Selenium Chromium Molybdenum
Chlorine Fluorine Boron
Silicon Sodium  

- Active Substance Analysis

Food supplements are analyzed for the presence and amount of active ingredients such as herbal extracts, amino acids, antioxidants and probiotics. These analyses are critical to determine whether the product can deliver the promised health benefits.

EPA (Eicosa Pentaenoic Acid) DHA (Docosa Hexaenoic Acid)
Collagen Inositol
Taurin Gluconolactone
Organic Acids Fatty Acids
Diet Fiber Essential Oils


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