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Nutritional
Compounding
At Central
Pharmacy, we recognize
the unique nutritional needs
of the individual
In
the last few years more Canadians than ever are taking nutritional
supplements. People know they are not getting what they need from
their diets, and they realize that supplements make them feel
healthier and function better. Although it is theoretically possible
that a healthy individual can get all the nutrition he or she needs
from foods, most Canadians do not even come close to meeting all their
nutritional needs through diet alone. Hence, the demand for
nutritional supplements.
The
result of this revelation has been a huge growth in the number of
supplements available to consumers. However, as with medications,
conventional supplements also have limitations. That is, no two people
are alike with respect to their nutritional needs. To assume that we
can meet the unique nutritional needs of everyone through
conventionally available supplements is, at best, very unlikely.
This
is where the nutritional compounding service at Central Pharmacy can
be of service to you, the individual. From vitamins, minerals, and
amino acids, to herbal products and sport supplements, we can compound
supplements specifically tailored to a persons needs that can’t be
found over the counter in a prepared manner. Through nutritional
specialty compounding we are expanding solutions beyond the realm of
conventional products and opening up a whole new world of options.
We
can compound nutritional products upon the request of a physician,
nutritionist, dietician, or individuals themselves. Alternatively, for
those who aren’t exactly sure what their nutritional supplementation
program should contain, we can custom design a supplementation program
for them. Appointments for a free consultation are available upon
request.
The
following are examples of approaches we have taken to improve the
supplementation program of many of our customers. If you or someone
you know could benefit from our Nutritional Supplementation
compounding services, or would just like to find out more about this
growing field, please contact one of our knowledgeable pharmacists. We
will be happy to discuss your questions and concerns.
Examples
 Preparation
of specialty nutritional formulas for children with developmental
issues
Preparation
of supplements in commercially unavailable dosages (e.g. increase
or decrease dose, dosing on a mg/kg basis, sustained release)
Removal
of unnecessary or unwanted ingredients (e.g. fillers, binders,
sugars, starch, artificial colors or preservatives)
Flavor
adjustment
Preparation
of nutritional supplements for pets (e.g. fish or beef flavored
multi-vitamin and mineral supplement for felines)
Condensing
of a supplement program into a few capsules per day (results in
better compliance by the patient)
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