Frequent Questions about Bioflu Vital

How does Biotivia Achieve a Two-Fold Increase in Bio-availability?

Biotivia scientists have extensively researched the pharmacokinetics of resveratrol and have developed the best product available on the market. Other companies formulate Resveratrol with fillers and excipients or reduce particle size to support a claim of increased bio-availability. These suppliers have no scientific staff or laboratories and often base their formulations upon speculation by non-scientists or data that are not relevant to Resveratrol. Biotivia tackles the root problem of the bio-availability of Resveratrol through research by our own scientists in our own research facilities and collaboration with respected university pharmacy schools.

How do we achieve enhanced bio-activity?

Resveratrol goes through a step called phase I metabolism. Phase I metabolism takes place in your gut and actively attaches enzymes to Resveratrol to make it non-active. In the biotech industry companies combat this type of issue in two ways. The first is to use a pro-drug. A pro-drug, which can and often is a natural plant extract, is not active itself but gets degraded into the active drug, in our case Resveratrol. In essence this helps Resveratrol bypass phase I metabolism and increases the potency and efficacy of our products. Another common practice among biotech companies is to use a pharmacokinetic enhancer. A pharmacokinetic enhancer will allow more Resveratrol to enter your body and is an effective means of increasing Resveratrol's benefits. The SirT1 activation properties of our Resveratrol-based products are to a great extent a function of this enhancement process. The precise method and modifications to standard Resveratrol used by Biotivia are trade secrets. However, in response to a challenge by one of our competitors, our claim of superior bio-availability was upheld by the National Advertising Division of the U.S. National BBB after an extensive review of our evidence by their experts. Furthermore, Consumerlab found Transmax and Bioforte to be the two most potent supplements that passed their recent evaluation of Resveratrol brands. This is a test that most suppliers chose not to participate in. In our clinical research we have done a one to one human study of Transmax versus pure reference standard Resveratrol. We are confident that Biotivia offers truly unique and superior Resveratrol-based products in terms of effective potency and bio-availability.

How Many Capsules Should I Take?

Bioflu dosage is a very individual choice and depends on your weight, metabolism, individual body chemistry and your primary reasons for taking the product. In general the amount you take should be in proportion to your weight. For example a 90kg (14 stone) man should take roughly twice as much as a 45kg (7 stone) woman, all other things being the same. If you are taking the product for a pre-existing condition, then the dosage would be significantly higher than if you were taking Resveratrol as part of a preventative regimen. We suggest taking 1 capsule of Bioflu Vital per day.

When and How Should I Take the Product?

Resveratrol is not very water soluble, therefore your body needs to produce enzymes such as bile (from the liver and gall bladder) to assimilate it. Therefore we recommend that you take our products along with or shortly after taking small amounts of an oily food. This stimulates the production of the necessary enzymes and facilitates absorption. Since our products are natural they can be taken on an empty stomach and will be absorbed more easily if taken at least one hour before or after consuming a substantial meal. Our products may be taken at any time, however early morning is when your body absorbs most nutrients efficiently. To prevent intracellular oxidation of the Resveratrol, and this applies to many other polyphenols as well, one should take an anti-oxidant with one's daily Resveratrol dose.

How Should I Store the Products?

Our products are very stable at room temperature but will not be damaged by refrigeration. Either way they will last for at least 2 years on the shelf after opening.