In recent years, more and more people have come to realize that quality supplements are not just a convenience, but a key to an active and fulfilling life. At RealFood, we believe that choosing products should be transparent, informed, and always in service of health. That's why we decided to turn to our most important compass – our customers. In this blog post, we explain how we selected the new range of products on our site.
Where we started
At the start of the year, we asked our users which new products they would like to find with us. The answers were clear and consistent: vitamin D, a probiotic, magnesium, curcumin, omega 3 and multivitamins. And many more varieties of collagen. This feedback inspired us to begin an in-depth search – to study the market, meet with experts, and find a partner who shares our values of quality, ethics, and a scientific approach.
That's how we ended up at two of the most significant international industry events – the Natural & Organic Food Show in London and Vitafoods Europe in Barcelona. There we saw the new trends up close, met with manufacturers, talked with specialists, and felt the pulse of global innovation. That's exactly where our connection with Cytoplan was born – a brand that immediately stood out for its philosophy and standards. And from Barcelona we also brought back a few more surprises, which you'll learn about gradually. (you already know about our introduction to Dr. Elizabeth Tandow – Vice President of Cline & Company – from our joint article about "What are the myths about collagen that still persist among consumers?")
How did we choose Cytoplan?
After returning to Sofia, we began a long and careful selection process. We compared five different companies, examined formulas, ingredients and production standards in detail, and consulted specialists – a doctor and a nutritionist. In the end, Cytoplan stood out as the best choice: five of their products covered exactly what our customers were looking for – high quality, excellent absorbability and scientifically proven effectiveness.
Why Cytoplan specifically?
Cytoplan is a British company with over 30 years of experience. It was founded by specialists and is owned by a charitable organization – a rare combination that puts ethics and sustainability at the center of everything. Their formulas are developed in forms close to natural ("Food State™" and "Wholefood"), and go through strict GMP standards and thorough quality testing. It's exactly this balance between science, nature and values that makes it so closely aligned with our mission at RealFood.
The new products, now available at RealFood
From Cytoplan's rich portfolio, we chose the best for a start – formulas that directly address the needs shared by our customers:
Cytoplan Cell-Active Curcumin Plus
This formula combines Longvida® optimized curcumin – up to 285 times more bioavailable than standard curcumin – with ginger for powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support. The product supports joint mobility and health, regulates the immune response, and contributes to better cognitive focus and comfort. It's suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and contains no GMOs, wheat or dairy.
Cytoplan Magnesium Bisglycinate
Magnesium bisglycinate is a chelated form of magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine, which improves absorption and supports the nervous system. This combination promotes calmness, quality sleep and mental well-being, while being gentle on digestion. Suitable for people sensitive to other forms of magnesium, and for vegans and vegetarians.
Cytoplan Omega 3 Vegan
This plant-based alternative to fish oil provides a clean and sustainable source of DHA and EPA, extracted from marine algae. The formula supports cardiovascular health, brain function and vision, and during pregnancy it's valuable for the proper development of the baby's brain and eyes. It's suitable for vegans, vegetarians and people with sensitivity to allergens.
Cytoplan Vitamin D3 - drops
Cytoplan's liquid vitamin D3 is a vegan formula derived from algae with flexible dosing, that's tasteless, odorless and easily absorbed. It's suitable for the whole family – from newborns to adults – and supports immunity, bones, teeth and normal cell division. An ideal choice for people with limited sun exposure or an increased risk of deficiency.
Cytoplan Vitamin D3 Vegetarian
In the form of convenient capsules, this product provides a high dose of 2500 IU of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), the most effective form for maintaining optimal levels in the body. The recommended daily dose is half a capsule. If you need a different dosage, consult a doctor. It supports the immune and nervous systems, as well as bone and dental health, is suitable for vegetarians, and contains no artificial additives.
What's next?
We invested a great deal of time, effort and attention in researching the new products, to make sure we selected only the best – ones with a clean composition, high absorbability and proven effectiveness. Our goal was to respond to the interests and needs of our customers and offer supplements that truly make a difference. Now the most important step remains – for you to try the products we prepared specially for you. We're looking forward to your feedback, because it's precisely our customers' opinions that guide us and help us get better every day.
