Why did Nootropics Depot add Maltodextrin to Vitamin D?

Comment · Wed, February 1, 2023 · 9 pts

We are using a microencapsulated D3 for improved bioavailability. In that process, maltodextrin is used in the spray drying step. We are not adding it in ourselves. It's a part of the microencapsulation formula. It's not

Comment · Wed, February 1, 2023 · 5 pts

It's part of making the super potent ginger into a powder. We don't add it in ourselves. It's part of the spray drying process of taking the potent ginger oil/resin and making it into a free-flowing powder. It would be c

Comment · Wed, February 1, 2023 · 7 pts

It's actually more expensive, because we are using microencapsulated D3 to improve bioavailability. Many people were worried that non-oil-based d3 wouldn't work as well because of absorption issues. This is why we are us

Comment · Wed, February 1, 2023 · 5 pts

I commented on your other comment, but maybe we can make a D3/K2 solution for people like you. Then you won't have to worry about excipients in the spray drying process. Would you use a D3/K2 solution?

Comment · Thu, February 2, 2023 · 5 pts

Yes, it should. I am working with my team to get a tentative D3/K2 solution formula down. That might be a great option for you!

Comment · Thu, February 2, 2023 · 2 pts

Soy lecithin is in SmartPS, but that's why we have the SmartPS Green version that uses sunflower lecithin. Any time we are going to use lecithin in formulas, we pick the sunflower based one for that reason. Is the one y

Comment · Thu, February 2, 2023 · 3 pts

It's on the label now, but perhaps we should make it more clear on the product page and title. I agree that it could be more clear.

Comment · Thu, February 2, 2023 · 1 pts

>Is sunflower lecithin supposed to be more tolerable for crohns? I think more people have issues with soy-based lecithin than sunflower, yes. However, that's a pretty broad generalization. Have you found any supplements

Comment · Fri, February 3, 2023 · 1 pts

It's part of the microencapsulation.