# Carotec > Carotec, Inc. is a Coral Gables, Florida-based manufacturer of nutritional supplements operating since 1984. The company emphasizes chelated minerals, standardized plant extracts, and enzyme formulas sourced from named, traceable raw-material suppliers (Gnosis, Kaneka, DSM, B Natural, Bioenergy Life Science) rather than commodity ingredients. Carotec sells direct-to-consumer at carotec.com, organizing products by category and by health goal (cardiovascular, gut/digestive, joint and connective tissue, brain and eye, immune, weight management, and cellular/mitochondrial health). ## Company - [Home](https://carotec.com/): Carotec's homepage highlighting featured and best-selling supplements, the company's ingredient-quality philosophy, and links into the full catalog. - [About Us](https://carotec.com/about-us/): Company background since 1984, sourcing philosophy (e.g. Italian-made alpha lipoic acid, US-made chelated minerals, Kaneka CoQ10), and Carotec's history of consumer-health advocacy and investigative reporting. - [Contact Us](https://carotec.com/contact-us/): Contact details and support form for customer inquiries. ## Shop & Categories - [Carotec Brand Collection](https://carotec.com/carotec/): Product listing for items under the core "Carotec" house brand. - [Shop All](https://carotec.com/shop-all/): Full product catalog across all supplement categories. - [Vitamins](https://carotec.com/shop-all/vitamins/): Category page for Carotec's vitamin supplements (K2, B-complex, C, D3, E, B12, etc.). - [Sale](https://carotec.com/sale/): Current discounted supplements and limited-time savings. - [Shop by Health Goal](https://carotec.com/shop-by-health-goal/): Landing page for browsing products by wellness goal rather than ingredient category. - [Cardiovascular Health](https://carotec.com/shop-by-health-goal/cardiovascular/): Products curated for heart and vascular support (e.g. K2 MK-7, OPCs, Nattokinase, CoQ10). - [Plant & Herbal Extracts](https://carotec.com/shop-all/plant-herbal-extracts/): Category page for standardized botanical extracts such as curcumin/boswellia, olive leaf, and propolis. ## Top Products - [Vitamin K2 MK-7](https://carotec.com/vitamin-k2-mk7/): 99% all-trans MK-7 vitamin K2 made by Gnosis under the VitaMK7 trade name; positioned for bone and cardiovascular calcium metabolism support. - [Zeolite](https://carotec.com/zeolite/): A negatively-charged, honeycomb-structured mineral marketed for trapping and removing heavy metals, toxins, and other compounds as part of detoxification. - [Zinc (Chelated)](https://carotec.com/zinc-chelated/): Zinc glycinate, a highly bioavailable chelated zinc form supporting enzyme function and reduced GI discomfort versus other zinc forms. - [MAP Protein Supplement](https://carotec.com/map-protein-supplement/): Master Amino Acid Pattern, a patented free-form essential amino acid blend marketed as a fast-absorbing alternative to dietary protein and protein powders. - [Magnesium (Chelated)](https://carotec.com/magnesium/): Magnesium glycinate/lysinate glycinate capsules formulated for high bioavailability. - [Curcumin/Boswellia](https://carotec.com/curcumin-boswellia/): Meriva curcumin phytosome and Casperome boswellia extract blend aimed at joint, gastrointestinal, and general inflammatory support. - [Propolis](https://carotec.com/propolis/): Promunel-brand organic propolis extract in organic glycerin, manufactured by B Natural of Italy. - [OPC (Masquelier's Original OPCs)](https://carotec.com/opc-masqueliers-original-opc/): Grape seed and pine bark oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) developed by Dr. Jacques Masquelier, marketed for vascular and collagen support. - [Active B Complex](https://carotec.com/active-b-complex/vitamins): B-vitamin complex using active/methylated forms (Quatrefolic folate, MeCobalActive methylcobalamin B12) for higher absorption. - [Eye Nourish Plus](https://carotec.com/eye-nourish-plus/): Lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin combined with MaquiBright maqui berry extract for eye and tear-production support. - [Serrapeptase](https://carotec.com/serrapeptase/): Enzyme originally identified in silkworms, marketed as a general systemic enzyme supplement. - [Vitamin C Plus](https://carotec.com/vitamin-c-plus/): Quali-C vitamin C (made in Scotland) combined with Masquelier's grape and pine bark OPCs for collagen-synergy support. - [Olive Power](https://carotec.com/olive-power/): AllOlive-brand olive-derived extract supplement (currently reformulating). - [RiaGev](https://carotec.com/riagev/): NAD-boosting formula combining Bioenergy Ribose and nicotinamide (vitamin B3), studied for raising NAD+/NADP+ and supporting healthy aging. - [Vitamin A, D3 & K2](https://carotec.com/vitamin-a-d3-k2/): Liquid dropper formula combining three fat-soluble vitamins for bone health and calcium metabolism synergy. - [Vitamin E](https://carotec.com/vitamin-e/): Carotec's vitamin E formula using the EVNol SupraBio tocotrienol/tocopherol complex. - [Prostate Support Formula](https://carotec.com/prostate-support-formula/): Non-soy blend of zinc arginate, boron, pine-derived beta-sitosterol, prune twig extract, saw palmetto, and stinging nettle for bladder and urinary flow support. - [Histamine Digest Max](https://carotec.com/histamine-digest-max/): DAO-enzyme-based formula intended to help break down dietary histamine for digestive comfort. - [Digestive Enzyme](https://carotec.com/digestive-enzyme/): Broad-spectrum enzyme blend (protease, amylase, lipase, lactase, DPP-IV, and others) to support digestion of gluten, dairy, legumes, and other foods. - [Axivite](https://carotec.com/axivite/): 2025-reformulated blend aimed at weight management, exercise performance, and gastrointestinal health. - [MSM](https://carotec.com/msm/): Methylsulfonylmethane supplement, commonly used for joint and connective tissue support. - [Chelated Trace Complex](https://carotec.com/chelated-trace-complex/): Multi-mineral formula of essential trace minerals in chelated form, including a 2025 update featuring PrimaVie. - [NADH](https://carotec.com/nadh/): Coenzyme NADH supplement supporting cellular energy production. - [Valenzym Whole Body Enzyme Support](https://carotec.com/valenzym-whole-body-enzyme-support/): Systemic enzyme blend of porcine pancreas extract, papain, and bromelain in gastro-resistant capsules. - [Gut Comfort Probiotic](https://carotec.com/gut-comfort-probiotic/): Probiotic sourced from a European probiotic manufacturer, positioned for digestive comfort. - [Vitamin B12](https://carotec.com/vitamin-b12/): Methylcobalamin B12 lozenges using European-made active B12. ## Blog - [Carotec Health Blog](https://carotec.com/blog/): Carotec's editorial hub covering supplement quality, ingredient sourcing, and consumer health topics. - [The Ingredient Detective: How Carotec Crafts Truly Trusted, High-Quality Supplements](https://carotec.com/blog/the-ingredient-detective-how-carotec-crafts-truly-trusted-highquality-supplements/): An inside look at how Carotec vets and sources its raw ingredients. - [What Is Myelin?](https://carotec.com/what-is-myelin/):Learn how to protect and rebuild the myelin sheath, and protect from EMF and statin dangers.