New vitamin spray bottles to help beat deficiencies

Posted in: Product Knowledge 1st March 2018

Leading pharmaceutical packaging provider, Valley Northern, has launched a range of spray bottles to support the application of transdermal vitamin supplements. The bottles are ideal for a variety of uses, including vitamin D spray supplements, which look to rectify Public Health England (PHE) concerns regarding vitamin D deficiencies.

Launching to customers in February 2018, the new product range, which is available in 10ml and 20ml sizes, widens the healthcare and pharmaceutical range offered by Valley Northern, which already includes bespoke printed tablet cartons and medicine bottles. With developments in transdermal vitamin supplement administration, Valley Northern has added the product range to its offering as it recognises opportunities in the future for transdermal medication absorption.

The vitamin spray bottles are also launched in response to worldwide concerns regarding common deficiencies in vital vitamins, like vitamin D. The new range of bottles provide medical standard containers for vitamin spray supplements and treatments.

Research from Holick and Chen shows that over a billion people worldwide are deficient in vitamin D. Consumers are urged to increase their vitamin D intake through foods like fish, eggs and cheese, however, very few foods naturally contain the vitamin and those that do often don’t contain enough to fulfil a child’s or adult’s needs.

“People who work inside, as many of us do in offices or factories, are at risk of vitamin D deficiency,” said Adrian Pittock, marketing director at Valley Northern. “We’re regularly told to stay covered, wear sunblock or avoid intense periods of sunlight, particularly in summer months. However, doing so has significantly affected our vitamin D levels, which can have a detrimental impact on our health.

“Research also shows that transdermal vitamin D, while still a relatively new method of vitamin consumption, is five times more absorbable than oral vitamin D from sources like fish oil.

“Transdermal absorption can also eliminate issues that arise from tablet-based administration. For example, older generations often forget to take their prescribed medication and some end up crushing or breaking tablets to ease administration, leading to increased risk of adverse reactions.

“Similarly, younger patients can struggle or refuse to swallow tablets meaning administration is reduced or eliminated altogether.”

Vitamin D can help to boost the immune system, is essential for strong bones and teeth and directly influences over 200 genes, some of which affect the possibility of developing cardiovascular, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

To find out more about the range of vitamin spray bottles, or any of the other pharmaceutical products from Valley Northern, call +44(0)1785 250123 or email sales@valleynorthern.com.