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The
Eclipse Scientific Gro up
has established a reputation as the leading vitamin
analysis laboratory in the UK.
Not
only does this service encompass all of the major vitamins,
virtually all of the procedures employed are UKAS
accredited.
The laboratory uses techniques
such as surface plasmon resonance SPR and high performance
liquid chromatography (HPLC) - click
here for further details about the UKAS accredited
SPR technique being used in our laboratories.
Otherwise, microbiological
assay techniques are employed, with high specification
robotic dilutors in place to facilitate fast and accurate
analysis of samples.
We
are able to perform vitamin analysis routinely within
ten days of sample receipt and, with prior arrangement,
this can be reduced to 5 days.
Vitamins
commonly tested for are listed below. With one exception
(*), all methods are UKAS Accredited (UKAS Testing No.
1282).
FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS
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Vitamin |
Technique |
Matrix
Types |
Functions
in Body |
RDA |
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A
(Retinol)
|
HPLC |
Foods / Drinks / Feeds / Tablets
/ Premixes etc
|
Essential for healthy eyes.
Prevents dry eye. Boosts the immune system and
good for skin health. |
800 µg
2664 iu
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Beta
Carotene |
HPLC |
Foods / Feeds / Tablets etc |
Pro vitamin A found in fruit
and vegetables which can be converted to vitamin
A in the body, when needed. Functions as for vitamin
A. |
None |
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D
(as D2/D3)
|
HPLC |
Foods / Feeds etc Drinks |
Healthy teeth and bones. Aids
effective muscle function by regulating levels
of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
Aids blood clotting. Often known as the ‘sunshine
vitamin’ manufactured by action of sunlight
on the skin.
|
5 µg
200 iu
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E
(Tocopherol)
|
HPLC |
Foods / Feeds / Tablets etc |
Anti-oxidant. Protects cell
membranes, prevents oxidation of polyunsaturated
fatty acids. Blood thinning effects – keeps
blood vessels healthy. |
10 mg
15 iu
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WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
|
Vitamin |
Technique |
Matrix
Types |
Functions
in Body |
RDA |
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B1
(Thiamine)
|
HPLC |
Foods / Drinks / Feeds / Tablets
etc
|
Required for energy production,
healthy brain and nervous system |
1.4 mg
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B2
(Riboflavin)
|
HPLC |
Foods / Drinks / Feeds / Tablets
etc |
Required for energy production.
Aids cells to use oxygen efficiently at times
of rapid growth. Promotes good vision and healthy
hair, skin and nails. |
1.6 mg |
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B3
(Niacin/
Niacinamide)
|
HPLC |
Foods / Drinks / Feeds / Tablets
etc |
Required for energy production.
Stimulates circulation. Healthy skin and digestive
system.
|
18 mg
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B5
(Pantothenic Acid)
|
MBA |
Foods / Feeds / Tablets etc |
Important for health
of the adrenal gland.
Part of a coenzyme vital for energy release. Aids
in formation of antibodies.
|
6 mg
|
|
HPLC |
Premixes |
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B6
(Pyridoxine)
|
HPLC |
Foods / Feeds / Drinks / Tablets
etc. |
Essential for maintenance of the immune system.
Healthy nervous system, skin, muscles and blood.
Essential for hormone health- aids conversion of
omega 6 fatty acids. |
2 mg |
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B9
(Folic Acid / Folate)
|
SPA |
Foods / Feeds / Drinks etc. |
Protects the nervous system. Normal
growth and development of red blood cell formation.
Protects unborn babies from developing neural tube
defects such as spina bifida. |
200 µg |
|
HPLC |
Premixes etc containing >1g
/100g |
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B12
(Cyanocobalamin)
|
SPA |
Foods / Feeds / Drinks etc. |
Manufacture of red blood cells and
maintenance of healthy nerves. Absorption requires
‘intrinsic factor’ which is secreted
by the stomach lining. |
1 µg |
|
HPLC |
Premixes containing >1000
mg/kg (*) |
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Biotin
(Vitamin H)
|
SPA |
Foods / Feeds / Drinks etc. |
Used in energy metabolism and fat
synthesis. Helps keep skin and hair healthy |
150 µg
(0.15 mg)
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|
HPLC |
Premixes etc containing >2
g/100 g |
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Vitamin
C
(Ascorbic Acid)
|
HPLC |
Foods / Feeds / Drinks / Tablets/
Premixes
NOTE: Phosphated forms can also
be determined
|
Key anti-oxidant. Essential for healthy skin –
aids healing. Boosts the immune system and enhances
hormone production. Iron absorption. |
60 mg |
HPLC
= High Performance Liquid Chromatography
MBA
= Microbiological Assay
SPA =Surface
Plasmon Resonance (Biacore)
RDA
= Recommended Daily Allowance
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Whether considering
full analysis on a new product or on-going surveillance
testing, we can tailor a vitamin analysis package to
suit your needs.
All analyses are priced
at extremely competitive rates. |
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| Results
can be offered in a variety of formats including
e-mail, first class post, fax and direct data transfer. |
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Eclipse Food testing Laboratory
offers a comprehensive range of UKAS
accredited microbiological and chemical analyses, including:-
Nutritional information labelling, vitamins and minerals,
preservatives and other additives, contaminants & metals,
toxins, pesticide and veterinary residues, pathogen testing,
shelf-life studies, HACCP and food hygiene consultancies.
Wide experience of serving the dairy industry. Monitoring
of mineral and bottled waters, soft and alcoholic drinks. |
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Pharmaceutical
Testing - Ashford Water Testing - Pesticide
Residue - laboratory supplies
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vitamin analysis laboratory in the UK |
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Source: chronicle, Date and Time of entry: 27 July 2007 20:01
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Teens with the lowest intake of fruit, VITAMINs C and E, and omega-3 fatty acids had lower lung function and higher reports of respiratory symptoms such as cough and wheeze, says study author Jane Burns, an epidemiologist at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
Source: sciam, Date and Time of entry: 11 July 2007 16:17
In VITAMINs, veritas
Last year, Americans spent $22 billion on VITAMINs, herbal concoctions and other dietary supplements intended to promote health. But they had to take the quality of these products on faith. The federal Food and Drug Administration holds almost no authority to regulate dietary supplements' contents, or to ensure truthful labeling. Conceivably, a pill sold as ginseng could be cornstarch.
Source: scripps, Date and Time of entry: 11 July 2007 16:14
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Calcium and VITAMIN D in dairy products may help to cause brain damage and dementia in older people, new research suggests.
Source: telegraph, Date and Time of entry: 14 May 2007 16:29
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