January 30, 2023
Holistic care from the outside and from the inside: With our nutritional supplements
by Lena Severin
After a long time of tinkering, thinking and planning, we are now incredibly happy to be able to introduce you to our new nutritional supplements. 
In this blog I would like to take you on an excursion to our manufacturer here in Germany and tell you more about the two nutrient complexes.
- Why does JUNGLÜCK make nutritional supplements?
- A look behind the production scenes
- Skin nutrient complex: The ingredients at a glance
- Nutrient complex hair & nails: The ingredients at a glance
- JUNGLÜCK nutrient complexes: care from the outside and inside
1. Why does JUNGLÜCK make nutritional supplements?
JUNGLÜCK makes cosmetics – so why did we develop nutritional supplements?
From the very beginning, we have taken a holistic approach to skin care. We are aware that there is more to well-cared-for skin than just using the right cosmetics. Even though care plays a very important role in maintaining it, it is not the only factor that influences our skin. Exercise, climate, hormonal changes and also diet or the supply of nutrients to the body are important - and often underestimated - factors. We want to raise awareness of this and make skin care a natural part of a conscious lifestyle. Because we are concerned with everyone feeling good about their skin and body, not with selective cosmetic support. Only in a healthy body does our skin feel good and make this visible to the outside world. With our nutritional supplements, in addition to our pure skin care, we support the normal function of skin, hair and nails. In addition, a conscious lifestyle is just as important as a balanced diet.
2. A look behind the production scenes
Our founder Benedikt has had the idea of developing nutritional supplements in the back of his mind for a long time. For us and our holistic skin care approach, the nutrient complexes are a logical addition to our care products.
This is how the individual ingredients in our nutrient complexes came together piece by piece. From mixing the individual ingredients into a powder, to encapsulation, to packaging in our JUNGLÜCK jars - everything takes place under one roof in Germany. In November 2022, our social media manager Julie and I visited the production facility. There we looked at the individual steps that our nutritional supplements go through, had the machines and processes explained, and captured the whole thing visually. 
Nutrients in powder form. Blue: copper gluconate. Brown: grape seed extract. Beige: rosehip fruit extract. Yellow: mustard seed extract. 
Here the mixed powder is filled into the cellulose capsules and tightly sealed. 
The finished capsules are collected and fed into the packaging via a large funnel in the filling machine in the next room. 
From the funnel, the capsules are fed via a conveyor belt into the JUNGLÜCK crucibles. Exactly counted, of course. 
From here, the lids are screwed on by hand and then packed into the cardboard box. As with all products, we have dispensed with information leaflets for our nutritional supplements in order to save paper. You will find all the important information in the folding box.
Now you have already gained a little insight into the production of our nutritional supplements to better understand why we chose this completely new product category.
So let’s get to the main characters of this article and what exactly is in it.
3. Skin nutrient complex: The ingredients at a glance
When composing our skin nutrient complex, we deliberately chose ingredients that are involved in the skin's processes and are related to the maintenance of normal skin. You may already know some of the ingredients from our cosmetics. These active ingredients have a positive effect on the skin, not just when applied externally.
And this is what the skin nutrient complex contains:
Vitamin C from rosehip fruit extract
Vitamin C…
- contributes to normal collagen formation for normal skin function
- helps protect cells from oxidative stress
OPC from organic grape seed extract
OPC stands for oligomeric proanthocyanidins. It contains a particularly high proportion of natural antioxidants, which protect skin cells from oxidative stress.
Zinc (zinc bisglycinate)
Zinc…
- contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
- helps protect cells from oxidative stress
- has a function in cell division
- contributes to normal acid-base metabolism
- contributes to normal vitamin A metabolism
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
Pantothenic acid…
- contributes to normal energy metabolism
- contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters
- helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Niacinamide…
- contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
- contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
Selenium (PhySelium® mustard seed extract)
Selenium…
- helps protect cells from oxidative stress
Vitamin A (vitamin A acetate)
Vitamin A…
- contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
- contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Riboflavin…
contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
4. Nutrient complex hair & nails: The ingredients at a glance
For our second dietary supplement, we also considered which active ingredients could specifically support hair and nails. The result: a mixture of vitamins, antioxidants, trace elements, amino acids and secondary plant substances.
And this is what the Hair & Nails nutrient complex contains:
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
Vitamin B6…
- contributes to the regulation of hormone activity
- contributes to normal cysteine synthesis
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
L-cysteine…
- is a sulphur-containing amino acid. Amino acids are needed by the body for collagen and keratin formation, among other things
- is a component of hair & nails
L-Methionine
L-methionine…
- is a sulfur-containing essential amino acid.
- is involved in the construction of various protein molecules and in the conversion of the amino acid L-cysteine. Amino acids are needed by the body for the formation of collagen and keratin, among other things
Silicon (silica)
Silicon…
- is an important trace element and a building block of all human organisms
Zinc (zinc bisglycinate)
Zinc…
- contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails
- helps protect cells from oxidative stress
- has a function in cell division
- contributes to normal acid-base metabolism
- contributes to normal vitamin A metabolism
Nettle leaf
Nettle leaf…
- contains silica, iron, vitamin A and C
- contains flavonoids that protect cells from free radicals and strengthen the immune system
Selenium (PhySelium® mustard seed extract)
Selenium…
- contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
- contributes to the maintenance of normal nails
- helps protect cells from oxidative stress
Copper (copper gluconate)
Copper…
- contributes to normal hair pigmentation
- helps protect cells from oxidative stress
- contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissue
Biotin (D-Biotin)
Biotin…
- contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
- contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
- contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
5. JUNGLÜCK nutrient complexes: care from the outside and inside
We are delighted to be able to bring you even closer to the holistic aspect of skin care with our product selection. The development of our nutritional supplements was an exciting process that involved a lot of thought, research and consideration. A lot of time has passed from the first idea to the launch. It is now all the more wonderful for the whole team to be able to give you our skin nutrient complex and our hair & nail nutrient complex.
Additional Information:
Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.
If you are taking medication at the same time, please consult your doctor about possible interactions.
Recommended dosage: Take one capsule in the morning and evening with plenty of water.
Please follow the recommended consumption and always keep food supplements out of the reach of children.
Skin nutrient complex:
Vitamin A and niacinamide (vitamin B3) should not be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Men aged 55 and over should be aware that excessive vitamin E supplementation may increase the risk of prostate cancer.
If you are taking other dietary supplements containing vitamin A, vitamin E and/or niacinamide (vitamin B3) at the same time, make sure that you do not exceed your daily requirement.