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The modern nutraceutical industry is undergoing a structural paradigm shift from simple single-ingredient formulations toward multi-targeted synergistic configurations. At the vanguard of this metabolic and immune integration is Berberine Immunoplex—a specialized complex designed to leverage the molecular synergy of Berberine hydrochloride (HCl) combined with immune-supportive phytocomponents, tracing bio-enhancers, and adaptogenic compounds.
By activating the Adenosine Monophosphate-Activated Protein Kinase (AMPK) pathway, Berberine operates as an intracellular metabolic switch, modifying systemic energy distribution. When formulated as an "Immunoplex" variant, this metabolic base is augmented with secondary metabolites (such as organosulfur complexes from garlic extracts, polyphenols from green tea, and immune-active alkaloids from plant materials) that stabilize cellular energy and regulate the gut microbiome—where over 70% of human immune receptors reside.
For global brand owners, sourcing from an integrated manufacturer ensures that raw botanical sourcing, physical compounding, particle size distribution (micronization), and micro-encapsulation are unified under a single control chain. This direct integration optimizes the bioavailability of Berberine—an alkaloid traditionally associated with absorption limitations—and guarantees consistent clinical efficacy in finished dose applications.
Providing state-of-the-art biological botanical extraction, refining, and supply management for worldwide clients.
UniCare is a professional supplier of natural active ingredients. Our products are widely used in various fields such as dietary supplement, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We focus on product development and quality stability, and insist on growing together with our customers around the world.
UniCare has deep cooperation with several excellent Chinese manufacturers who have complete quality management system certifications, including but not limited to GMP, EUGMP, CEP, ISO9001, ISO22000, and HACCP. Each factory has independent testing capabilities and is equipped with advanced and efficient testing equipment to ensure the high quality and long-term stability of each batch of products.
Why global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands choose UniCare as their manufacturing partner.
UniCare attaches great importance to the hardware conditions of production equipment and has the largest and most advanced extraction factory in China. The entire production line in UniCare is controlled by a modern, intelligent, automatic control system. Until now, UniCare has built up two GMP workshops, containing six multi-functional extraction lines, among which there is the only production line for Ginkgo Biloba Extract of acetone process in the whole China. Here are several other production lines including fermentation production lines and Chinese medicine pieces. A total of 30,000 tons of various Chinese medicine plant raw materials can be processed each year.
The facility operates fully in compliance with National GMP regulations, ensuring comprehensive product quality documentation, validation of processes, and batch record traceability.
Certified EU-GMP and CEP for Ginkgo Biloba Extract, establishing our standards at the peak of international regulatory expectations for heavy metal and purity parameters.
All active extraction lines utilize specialized DCS (Distributed Control Systems) to strictly control extraction temperatures, pressures, and flow rates, reducing human error.
With a raw material processing capability of 30,000 tons annually, our manufacturing efficiencies allow us to offer competitive global prices without sacrificing analytical parameters.
Features 3 annular dynamic countercurrent extraction lines (10T & 15T) and 2 multi-functional extraction systems equipped with 32 distinct 6m³ extraction vessels.
Our facility runs the only acetone process extraction line for Ginkgo Biloba Extract in China that conforms completely to EU GMP standards, ensuring low ginkgolic acid counts.
Equipped with 6 massive 20-ton fermentation tanks for industrial enzyme-modification, optimization, and synthesis of highly bioavailable plant secondary metabolites.
Guiding our daily operations, technological development, and global logistics standards.
Re-evaluating traditional knowledge with modern biochemistry to find new active ingredients for health formulations.
Constantly optimizing extraction efficiency and chromatography resolution to reduce systemic waste.
Utilizing high-end systems like industrial chromatography column systems and UHPLC setups for standard-setting purities.
Establishing sustainable farming partnerships with local growers to build resilient rural agricultural economies.
Operating under a strict CNAS laboratory framework with scientific equipment and verification protocols.
United New Life (UniCare) has established a leading and complete quality control system, and strictly controls the high quality of products in accordance with the quality system. With advanced testing instruments, strict control of product quality, to provide every customer with high quality products.
Detectable items include: Signature component detection (HPLC or UV), solvent residues GC, pesticide residues (organochlorine detection) GC-MS-MS, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, copper) ICP-MS microscopic identification, moisture, dry weight loss, ash, microbial limits, thin layer identification, weighing, conductivity, pH, sulfur dioxide residue, routine detection, etc.
Important testing instruments in use: Two UHPLC Agilent 1290 ultra-high performance liquid chromatographs, four HPLC Agilent 1260 high performance liquid chromatography sets, two HPLC Shimadzu LC-20AT high performance liquid chromatograph, two HPLC Diane CU3000, two Shimadzu evaporative light scattering detector 2000ES, one Shimadzu GC2010 gas chromatograph, and one Shimadzu AA-7000 atomic absorption system.
Our analytical facility is qualified by CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment), ensuring that all certificates of analysis (COAs) are internationally validated and recognized.
Strict GMP Operations: All the operations and managements in the facility are following GMP regulations.
| Analytical Category | Specific Testing Items & Parameters Controlled |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient Analysis | Assay, chemical profiling, identification verification, isomers and related alkaloid ratios. |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis | ICP-MS Heavy metals (Pb, As, Hg, Cd, Cu), organophosphorus/organochlorine pesticide residues, residual solvents (class I, II, III). |
| Microbe Analysis | Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC), Total Yeasts and Molds Count (TYMC), Escherichia coli, Salmonella, specific pathogens. |
| Raw Material Control | Botanical species identification, allergen verification, GMO verification, geographical origin authentication. |
| Laws & Regulations Confirmation | Proactive regulatory monitoring matching requirements for EU EFSA, US FDA (NDI/GRAS), China NHC, and local import guidelines. |
| Stability Test | Real-time and accelerated stability evaluation under climate zone conditions to support robust shelf-life claims. |
| Physical/Chemical Properties | pH value, moisture content, ash profile, optical rotation, bulk/tapped density, mesh/particle size analysis. |
| Chromatography Equipment | Optical & Gas Separation Systems | Detection Units |
|---|---|---|
| UHPLC, Agilent 1290 (×2) | HPLC, Agilent (×4) | HPLC, Shimadzu LC-20AT (×2) |
| ELSD, Shimadzu 2000ES (×2) | Shimadzu GC-2010 (×1) | Shimadzu AA-700 (×1) |
From cultivation seeds to advanced fermentation technology, controlling quality at every point.
UniCare invests 10% of our annual net profit in research and development. In addition to optimizing and developing the existing natural plant extraction process, we have also established a professional R&D department for the natural fermentation products. By increasing investment in natural fermentation products, we try to break through the traditional processes and disrupt industry development.
Beijing University of Chemical Technology Partnership: UniCare has deep cooperation with Beijing University of Chemical Technology in the field of fermentation, jointly developing and transforming the new raw materials of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and natural health products into mass-produced products.
In order to control raw materials more efficiently and with higher quality, a raw material procurement system has been established, which extends procurement to every piece of planting land and can trace the raw materials of each batch of products. The storage of raw materials is operated according to the advanced quality management system process, and the content of active ingredients, moisture, ash, heavy metals, pesticide residues and other items of raw materials are strictly controlled.
At the same time, in order to further ensure the high quality of important products, UniCare cooperated with planting farmers to establish ginkgo leaf planting bases, epimedium planting bases, phellodendron planting bases, olive leaf planting bases, etc. Some of these bases are planted strictly in accordance with the GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices) management model. In addition, we cooperate with seedling research and development companies to develop high-content seedling cultivation, and cultivate better seedlings through hybridization or gene optimization, so as to continuously reduce unit costs to benefit users.
Deploying active phytochemicals across multiple functional domains.
Optimized for capsules, hard tablets, and powder premixes. The Immunoplex framework fits directly into metabolic health, immune modulation, and cardiovascular wellness formulations requiring verified active constituent markers.
Utilizing micro-encapsulated extract forms to mask bitterness while preserving thermal stability during high-temperature processing, enabling developers to incorporate bioactives into dry drink mixes, protein powders, and functional food bars.
Used to support gut health and balance microflora in livestock. High-purity natural extracts offer a reliable alternative to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in response to strict EU and US livestock import requirements.
In times of changing regulatory guidelines and shipping rates, UniCare helps brand owners de-risk their supply. We maintain raw botanical stockpiles at our GACP-certified agricultural bases and run optimized warehouse configurations. This ensures prompt deliveries, detailed custom clearances, and complete traceability from seed selection to active extract shipment.
Resolving key procurement questions regarding compound specifications, certification standards, and application parameters.
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