Among thousands of different dietary supplements, Dr. Rath's formulas stand out as a special category: they have patents in the USA, European Union, and across the globe. This feature has important benefits for the consumers of dietary supplements.
Most dietary supplements, advertised on television, radio and numerous online platforms, promise various health benefits. Unfortunately, it is often very difficult to confirm whether this information is true, scientifically verified, and if the product works as advertised.
On the other hand, a patented dietary supplement formula is a guarantee to consumers that it has been scientifically tested for its efficacy and its uniqueness has been confirmed, which in turn translates into a high-quality product. Unfortunately, patented supplements are still rare. And while some natural products may contain single ingredients that are patent-protected, the effectiveness of the entire formula, with its variety of potential interactions between the individual ingredients, remains unknown – "what works alone is not always good in a team".
For this reason, Dr. Rath's multi-ingredient formulas, which have received multiple international patents, stand out in the dietary supplement industry. Dr. Rath’s formulas were developed and tested by doctors and scientists at the Dr. Rath Research Institute in California, based on their more than 30 years of experience in the field of natural health research.
Dr. Rath’s formulas contain nutrient compositions selected and tested for the synergistic interactions of their ingredients. Nutrient synergy enhances the specific biological effects of the individual nutrients, while eliminating the need for high doses of individual ingredients that can lead to metabolic imbalance and strain on the body. In addition, due to the pleiotropic (multidirectional) action of many natural compounds, properly selected multi-ingredient formulas have an extended range of biological activity, providing more health-promoting benefits.
Therefore, when choosing your supplements, it is worth following the criterion of scientific verification, which in the case of patents is publicly available on the websites of patent offices.
What other benefits are provided by patented dietary supplements?
Targeted action: Patented supplements are often formulated to address defined health aspects by supporting specific metabolic pathways and cellular processes with natural compounds. This allows you to find natural solutions to specific needs, such as joint health, memory and concentration, blood sugar control, strengthening the immune system, supporting eyesight or maintaining normal blood pressure.
Proven effectiveness: Patented supplements are developed and tested using recognized research methods, and their effectiveness must be proven by scientific evidence, which is then presented to the patent offices.
Uniqueness on the market: Patent protection prevents the use of the patented composition by other brands, which makes such a composition unique on the market. And because Dr. Rath’s formulas are created through vigorous research, and not a "theoretical" selection of ingredients, it increases the likelihood that it is more effective than supplements whose final effectiveness has not been scientifically confirmed. In addition, when choosing a patented supplement, the consumer does not have to worry about differences in quality and effectiveness, which is often the case with non-patented products sold by many different manufacturers, e.g. green tea extract can vary significantly in terms of biological activity and purity depending on the manufacturer.
Raising standards in the dietary supplement industry: A company, like Dr Rath’s, that offers patented products devotes a portion of its revenue to further research and development, which allows them to bring newer and more advanced formulas to the market. At the same time, patenting passively forces the competition to raise standards across the entire supplement industry, which ultimately benefits all consumers.
In conclusion, patented dietary supplements offer unique, scientifically documented benefits, which help us make informed choices about our health. When choosing the right formula/product, it is also worth paying attention to factors such as: chemical forms of individual ingredients that affect their bioavailability, the presence of potentially harmful substances used in the production process, such as titanium dioxide, but above all, you need to take your individual health needs into account.