Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is special about VITA-STRATH®?
- The tolerability is studied
- A formulation of yeast cells
- It is entirely natural and absolutely free from artificial additives, such as flavourings or preservatives
- It is suitable for everyone
- Increases the body’s resistance and strengthens the immune defence system, it can help both sick and healthy people
2. Who can benefit from taking VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements?
VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements are suitable for
VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements are suitable for
- Children above 12 years and adults of all ages
- Healthy people as well as convalescents
- School Children (>12 years)
- Professional sportsmen and women
- Elderly
3. Who do you recommend VITA-STRATH® to?
The Fundamental rules are to all with mild or temporary problems:
The Fundamental rules are to all with mild or temporary problems:
- Tired school children
- Children
- Elderly
- Sportsmen and sportswomen
- Rehabilitation of the sick
- After antibiotic treatment
- Dietary supplement as back up
4. Have VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements been clinically trialed?
Yes, as well as many in-vitro or laboratory studies, there have been quite a number of human trials (in vivo). Tried and tested high quality products from SWITZERLAND.
Yes, as well as many in-vitro or laboratory studies, there have been quite a number of human trials (in vivo). Tried and tested high quality products from SWITZERLAND.
5. What is the ideal dosage for daily use?
30 drops (1ml) before meal. Children above 12 years old are advised to take half the dosage.
30 drops (1ml) before meal. Children above 12 years old are advised to take half the dosage.
6. Are VITA-STRATH® dietary supplements genetically modified?
No. VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements are FREE from genetic modified organisms and genetic engineering. The test is done by an Independent Testing Laboratory.
No. VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements are FREE from genetic modified organisms and genetic engineering. The test is done by an Independent Testing Laboratory.
7. How does VITA-STRATH® affect the body?
VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements are a dietary supplement of high quality, rich in vital substances. They provide nutrition for strength. The action is perceived to a particularly marked extent in cases of poor diet, overwork and less than optimum state of health.
VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements are a dietary supplement of high quality, rich in vital substances. They provide nutrition for strength. The action is perceived to a particularly marked extent in cases of poor diet, overwork and less than optimum state of health.
8. What ailments can be cured by VITA-STRATH®?
It is important to understand that VITA-STRATH® is not a prescription medicine. VITA-STRATH® is a food supplement with a wide spectrum of nutrients. It strengthens the body. It can also strengthen health and supports good health maintenance.
It is important to understand that VITA-STRATH® is not a prescription medicine. VITA-STRATH® is a food supplement with a wide spectrum of nutrients. It strengthens the body. It can also strengthen health and supports good health maintenance.
9. What is the tolerability like?
Tolerability is good. If digestive problems are present, it is a good idea to reduce the dose temporarily and to take the preparation diluted in a little water or fruit juice.
Tolerability is good. If digestive problems are present, it is a good idea to reduce the dose temporarily and to take the preparation diluted in a little water or fruit juice.
10. How long should one take VITA-STRATH®?
A normal therapy takes about 2-3 months. As it really is a dietary supplement, one can continue taking VITA-STRATH® for a longer period. There is no risk for addiction.
A normal therapy takes about 2-3 months. As it really is a dietary supplement, one can continue taking VITA-STRATH® for a longer period. There is no risk for addiction.
11. Are there any adverse effects of taking VITA-STRATH® Elixir on a prolong basis?
None really, but the occasional individual may react with light stomach trouble. The dosage should be reduced. Diluting it with water might also help.
None really, but the occasional individual may react with light stomach trouble. The dosage should be reduced. Diluting it with water might also help.
12. What does VITA-STRATH® taste like?
The majority of customers consider the taste to be good or very good. The Elixir has a slightly sweet taste of yeast, malt and honey.
VITA-STRATH® preparations are completely free of flavourings and colour correction agents. The taste reflects the natural raw materials used.
The majority of customers consider the taste to be good or very good. The Elixir has a slightly sweet taste of yeast, malt and honey.
VITA-STRATH® preparations are completely free of flavourings and colour correction agents. The taste reflects the natural raw materials used.
13. What is the indication when the colour and taste change?
The content will become slightly darker with age and the flavour will get stronger. This doesn't affect the quality (if not due to expose to strong sunlight and extreme heat) but should be good to know.
The content will become slightly darker with age and the flavour will get stronger. This doesn't affect the quality (if not due to expose to strong sunlight and extreme heat) but should be good to know.
14. How long can VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements be kept?
Storage life is five years, even when the bottle has been opened. VITA-STRATH® has a natural preservative capacity, thanks to the special process. It is not pasteurised and no preservatives are added.
Storage life is five years, even when the bottle has been opened. VITA-STRATH® has a natural preservative capacity, thanks to the special process. It is not pasteurised and no preservatives are added.
15. What is the difference between VITA-STRATH® ELIXIR, TABLET & DROPS?
All 3 preparations are based on the same process of plasmolysed yeast and wild herbs, except Elixir contains malt extract, natural honey and pure orange juice. Drops contains 32% alcohol which aids in faster absorption via mouth mucus.
All 3 preparations are based on the same process of plasmolysed yeast and wild herbs, except Elixir contains malt extract, natural honey and pure orange juice. Drops contains 32% alcohol which aids in faster absorption via mouth mucus.
16. Is VITA-STRATH® a yeast product just like brewer’s yeast?
Brewer’s yeast - inactivated (killed) and de-bittered. VITA-STRATH®, plasmolysed yeast - the yeast has been broken down in a natural way and by doing so, inactivated itself. The latter has a higher nutritional value than brewer’s yeast.
Brewer’s yeast - inactivated (killed) and de-bittered. VITA-STRATH®, plasmolysed yeast - the yeast has been broken down in a natural way and by doing so, inactivated itself. The latter has a higher nutritional value than brewer’s yeast.
17. Do VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements contain gluten?
VITA-STRATH® Food Supplement tablets are FREE from gluten. However, VITA-STRATH® ELIXIR which contains malt extract contains small amount of gluten.
VITA-STRATH® Food Supplement tablets are FREE from gluten. However, VITA-STRATH® ELIXIR which contains malt extract contains small amount of gluten.
18. Is VITA-STRATH® suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
The tablets are FREE from any substances of animal origin. This product is herbal origin. The Elixir however, contains natural honey.
The tablets are FREE from any substances of animal origin. This product is herbal origin. The Elixir however, contains natural honey.
19. Are VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements suitable for Candida (yeast infection) sufferer?
VITA-STRATH® is very useful for yeast intolerant people, including Candida sufferers because: -
VITA-STRATH® is very useful for yeast intolerant people, including Candida sufferers because: -
- VITA-STRATH® cannot provoke nor assist any yeast infection, because the Herbal Yeast in VITA-STRATH® is not alive, it is plasmolysed (broken down).
- In-vitro tests have shown that pathogenic micro-organisms cannot survive in VITA-STRATH® liquid. After 7-21 days, they are no longer detectable.
20. Are VITA-STRATH® dietary supplements safe for everyone?
A certificate was issued by the Health Department of the Canton of Zurich confirms:-
A certificate was issued by the Health Department of the Canton of Zurich confirms:-
- Manufacture and wholesale trade of pharmaceutical specialities of the IOCM categories D and E.
- The premises and installation of VITA-STRATH® AG, where these remedies are manufactured, tested, stored and distributed, are inspected in appropriate intervals.
- Regarding these remedies, the company VITA-STRATH® AG conforms to the standard of the GMP guidelines recommended by the Intercantonal Office for the Control Medicine (IOCM) in Bern, SWITZERLAND.
21. Are VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements contain alcohol?
Yes. VITA-STRATH® Drops contain 32% w/w ethanol.
This is added for faster absorption via mouth mucosa and to preserve the nutrients.
Incidentally, small amounts of alcohol are also found in ripe fruit and alcohol free grape and apple juice (natural yeast fermentation) and in fresh bread.
Yes. VITA-STRATH® Drops contain 32% w/w ethanol.
This is added for faster absorption via mouth mucosa and to preserve the nutrients.
Incidentally, small amounts of alcohol are also found in ripe fruit and alcohol free grape and apple juice (natural yeast fermentation) and in fresh bread.
22. Are VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements suitable for CANCER patients?
Yes, VITA-STRATH® in a double-blind study involving a herbal yeast preparation (VITA-STRATH®) in 177 cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. The conclusion is drawn that the VITA-STRATH® herbal yeast preparation has no influence on either the growth of the tumour or the action of radiotherapy on the tumour.
Yes, VITA-STRATH® in a double-blind study involving a herbal yeast preparation (VITA-STRATH®) in 177 cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. The conclusion is drawn that the VITA-STRATH® herbal yeast preparation has no influence on either the growth of the tumour or the action of radiotherapy on the tumour.
23. Can VITA-STRATH® strengthen the immune system?
Yes. It is one of VITA-STRATH® most important effects which has a big part in explaining why one feels more energetic as well as improved general performance.
Yes. It is one of VITA-STRATH® most important effects which has a big part in explaining why one feels more energetic as well as improved general performance.
24. Does VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements cause gain weight?
No, if sensible quantities of food are eaten with no snacks. VITA-STRATH® helps the body utilise food better and tends to stimulate appetite.
If this is not desired, it is recommended that the preparation shall be taken shortly before meals.
No, if sensible quantities of food are eaten with no snacks. VITA-STRATH® helps the body utilise food better and tends to stimulate appetite.
If this is not desired, it is recommended that the preparation shall be taken shortly before meals.
25. Does VITA-STRATH® help the stomach?
One cannot maintain that VITA-STRATH® is only good for a special place in the body. Thanks to the very wide spectrum of nutrients, one can say that it nourishes the whole body. This is best seen in people who suffered from nutrition deficiency, overworked and those are not fully healthy. One simply feels all over after taking VITA-STRATH® for a period of time.
One cannot maintain that VITA-STRATH® is only good for a special place in the body. Thanks to the very wide spectrum of nutrients, one can say that it nourishes the whole body. This is best seen in people who suffered from nutrition deficiency, overworked and those are not fully healthy. One simply feels all over after taking VITA-STRATH® for a period of time.
26. Are VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements suitable for diabetics?
They can take the drops which do not contain any sweetener or sugar - whether in the form of glucose, sucrose, maltose or galactose.
They can take the drops which do not contain any sweetener or sugar - whether in the form of glucose, sucrose, maltose or galactose.
27. VITA-STRATH® Drops contains small amount of alcohol, can I give it to my children?
Yes. VITA-STRATH® contains only a very small amount of alcohol. It is naturally occuring alcohol (local Muslim who could drink 'Tapai' could also drink the liquid Vita Strath) 1 teaspoon of the Elixir contains less alcohol than in 1 ripe banana.
Yes. VITA-STRATH® contains only a very small amount of alcohol. It is naturally occuring alcohol (local Muslim who could drink 'Tapai' could also drink the liquid Vita Strath) 1 teaspoon of the Elixir contains less alcohol than in 1 ripe banana.
28. Can I take VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements if I take other remedies, for example blood thinning remedies?
VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements do not integrate with any remedies. You can safely take VITA-STRATH® together with other remedies.
VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements do not integrate with any remedies. You can safely take VITA-STRATH® together with other remedies.
29. Are there any risks for allergic while taking VITA-STRATH®?
The Elixir contains pure honey, malt extract and pure orange juice. If you are allergic to any of these subtances you should opt for VITA-STRATH® tablets. There are less risks for allergic reaction with the herbs that are used during manufacturing, since they have been broken down to other nourishments.
The Elixir contains pure honey, malt extract and pure orange juice. If you are allergic to any of these subtances you should opt for VITA-STRATH® tablets. There are less risks for allergic reaction with the herbs that are used during manufacturing, since they have been broken down to other nourishments.
30. In which stages of life are VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements particularly helpful?
VITA-STRATH® are tried and tested Food Supplements for every day and every stage in life.
VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements are particularly useful in the following stages of life: growth, hard physical work, competitive sports, convalescence, unbalanced nutrition, all types of diet and activities.
VITA-STRATH® are tried and tested Food Supplements for every day and every stage in life.
VITA-STRATH® Food Supplements are particularly useful in the following stages of life: growth, hard physical work, competitive sports, convalescence, unbalanced nutrition, all types of diet and activities.
