1. What is the difference between vegetarian Glucosamine and non-vegetarian Glucosamine?

Non-vegetarian Glucosamine comes from animals, usually shellfish, whereas vegetarian Glucosamine comes from a non-animal source and is therefore suitable for vegetarians and vegans as used in vertese™ vegetarian Glucosamine and Flaxseed capsules.

2. What does Glucosamine do differently to CLO supplement?

Cod liver oil provides Omega 3 fatty acids that are known to help maintain joint suppleness and flexibility. Comparatively Glucosamine may be used by the body to help make synovial fluid, the protective substance found naturally in joints. However, Glucosamine may also be used to help build joint cartilage.

3. What is Gelatin?

A gelling agent made from animal ligament, skin, tendons, bones etc, usually cattle or pigs. Most soft capsules contain gelatin - BUT NOT vertese™ which is gelatin free, making it a choice for all the family.

4. Are all the products in the vertese™ range suitable for vegetarians?

All the products within the vertese™ range are suitable for vegetarians and all products in the range are suitable for vegans except vertese Cardiovite capsules.

5. Are the capsules easy to swallow?

The biggest capsules in the range are the Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg and Cod Liver Oil 1000mg capsules, but due to the softness of the capsules and the fact that they are made from vegetable starch, they are easy to swallow. All capsules should be taken with liquid.

6. Can I give vertese™ to my children?

The age limits on each of the products are as follows:-

vertese™ Omega 3+6+9 capsules from 6 years and upwards

vertese™ Glucosamine and Flaxseed from 12 years and upwards

vertese™ Flaxseed Oil from 6 years and upwards

Please make sure that your child is comfortable swallowing the capsule or alternatively pierce the capsule and pour the oil over cereal, salad, etc.

7. Is there a vegetarian equivalent to Cod Liver Oil?

The vertese range includes a flaxseed oil supplement, which is the ideal equivalent to Cod Liver Oil for those who do not want to consume any animal ingredients, have a look at our product pages to see the full details regarding the vertese flaxseed oil. In addition to the flaxseed oil there is also our new addition to the family vertese™ vegetarian Glucosamine and flaxseed, which is great for joint care

8. Do I have to swallow the whole capsule or can I break it and just consume the filling?

You are very welcome to pierce the capsule and consume on a spoon or with food.

9. How many capsules can I take daily?

The dosage varies depending on which supplement you intend to take. Full dosage instructions are available on each of the vertese™ variants.