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Research & Development
At Finlandia,
our R&D team explores new ways to improve health through innovation, science, and natural medicine. We focus on developing cleaner, more effective products and technologies that bridge pharmaceuticals, herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, and food-based approaches to wellness.
- Scientific Research
- Practical Healthcare Applications
- Personalized and Integrative Approach
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Our Projects
Development of Excipient-free Capsule Technology for High-Purity Nutraceutical Applications
What Are Excipients and Why Are They Commonly Used in Nutraceutical Capsules?
Excipients are non-medicinal ingredients added to a formulation to support the manufacturing process, improve stability, enhance appearance, or optimize delivery of the active ingredient. While they generally do not provide a direct therapeutic effect, they play an important role in ensuring the product is safe, effective, and consistent.
Common functions of excipients include:
- Fillers or diluents: Add bulk to formulations when the active ingredient is present in very small amounts.
- Solvents or dissolution agents: Help dissolve or distribute ingredients during manufacturing.
- Stabilizers: Improve the physical and chemical stability of the product, helping to maintain potency and shelf life.
- Dispersing agents: Ensure even distribution of small quantities of active ingredients throughout the formulation.
- Colouring agents: Improve product appearance and aid in identification.
- Flavouring agents: Enhance palatability, particularly in chewable or liquid products.
Why Are We Developing Excipient-Free Nutraceutical Capsules?
While excipients are generally safe and commonly used in nutraceutical products, some individuals may have sensitivities, intolerances, or prefer to avoid certain non-medicinal ingredients. By minimizing both the number and quantity of excipients used, we can create cleaner-label formulations while maintaining product quality, stability, and efficacy.
Redeem Your Reward Points for a Voucher
Thank you for being a Finlandia Loyalty member.
Who Can Redeem on This Page
This page is intended for Finlandia Loyalty members whose accounts had fewer than 300 reward points as of December 31, 2025.
Members with 300 points or more are eligible to redeem $15 off an in-store purchase of $45 or more.
Please refer to the communication provided for your membership tier, as this page does not apply to your account.
What you'll receive
$10
A $10 store-credit voucher, single-use, emailed directly to you with a scannable in-store barcode. One redemption per eligible member.
How it works
- Submit the redemption form on the next page (takes about 1 minute).
- Receive a confirmation email within minutes from members@finlandiahealth.com acknowledging your request.
- Our team verifies your point balance against our loyalty system (1–2 business days).
- Receive your $10 voucher by email with a unique discount code and scannable barcode. Use it online or at the till in-store.
Voucher Terms & Conditions
Once your points are verified and your e-voucher is issued, it will be subject to the following terms:
- $10 off with a minimum purchase of $90.
- Valid until December 31, 2026.
- No cash value; not redeemable for cash.
- One-time use only; cannot be reused or reissued once redeemed.
- Non-refundable; the $10 value will not be reinstated in the event of a return or exchange.
- If an order using this e-voucher is returned (in whole or in part), the refund will be issued as store credit only, with no portion refunded to the original payment method.
- Store credit issued from a voucher return has no expiry date and can be used at any time on a future Finlandia purchase.
By submitting the redemption form below, you acknowledge and accept these terms. This is a promotional offer and carries no cash value.
Before you submit
- Have the email and phone number on file with your Finlandia membership ready.
- Submit only once — duplicate requests will be merged or removed.
- The voucher email will arrive at the email address you provide on the form. Please check spam if you don't see it within 2 business days.
Privacy: The information you submit is used only to verify your loyalty balance and issue your voucher. All data is handled in accordance with PIPEDA / BC PIPA and is never shared with third parties.
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Questions? Email members@finlandiahealth.com