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News18
31-07-2025
- Health
- News18
How Voll Sante Is Building a New Category of Food-as-Medicine in India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 31: India continues to face a worrying rise in chronic diseases. Conditions like diabetes, hypertension, PCOS, and early-onset heart disease are becoming increasingly common – and not just among older adults. A large proportion of India's urban population is now overweight, fatigued, or living with hidden deficiencies. Nearly 1 in 5 deaths can be linked to poor diet and nutrition, and around 30% of Indian adults show signs of metabolic syndrome. The food on our plates may be filling, but it's often stripped of the micronutrients, healthy fats, and active compounds our bodies need to function well. At the same time, modern supplements often focus on isolated nutrients, synthetic formulations, or short-term symptom relief – missing the bigger picture of long-term health. This is the gap that Shri Satya Dev Tiwari, founder of Voll Sante, set out to address. With years of experience in a global commercial leadership role at a leading pharmaceutical multinational, he saw firsthand how the healthcare system often functioned more like 'sick-care" – focused on pills and procedures, rather than on prevention and overall well-being. This observation led him to explore Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), and eventually become a firm believer in the role of Food as Medicine and Nutritional Medicine. In 2017, he founded Voll Sante Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd. with a clear mission: to integrate food and nutrition into mainstream healthcare in a way that helps prevent illness, preserve wellness, and promote long-term fitness. At the heart of Voll Sante's work is a philosophy called Food-as-Medicine – the idea that daily nutrition should not only nourish but also help reduce the risk of chronic conditions. This led to the development of functional foods and oils designed to support core areas like immunity, hormonal balance, joint health, heart health, digestion, and metabolic function. One example is Voll Sante's range of oil-filled capsules under Ayush, a blend of functional plant oils aimed at supporting cardiovascular health, boosting immunity, supporting metabolism and improving hair and skin health – all key concerns in today's urban lifestyle. These formulations are delivered in vegetarian HPMC capsules – free from gelatin, preservatives, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals – making them safer and more bioavailable for long-term use. Voll Sante 's approach also extends to bone and joint care with products like Calgal Plus, made from Icelandic red marine algae. Unlike calcium derived from rocks or animal shells, this plant-based calcium is more easily absorbed and comes naturally enriched with magnesium, vitamin K2-7, and over 70 trace minerals that support bone density and reduce inflammation. By combining natural ingredients, clean sourcing, and scientific formulation, Voll Sante is building a model of preventive health that is practical, accessible, and rooted in everyday nutrition. As chronic health conditions continue to rise, solutions like these may offer a way forward – not through extreme interventions, but through better daily choices. Disclaimer: This article is for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before taking any step. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PNN and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 16:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
United News of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- United News of India
How Vollsante Is Making Plant-Based Nutrition Mainstream
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20: The world today, reeling under an epidemic of chronic diseases, is increasingly realizing the impact of dietary choices that affect not only human health but also environmental health. Our food system initially focused too much on output at the expense of human and environmental health and has faced widespread backlash in the wake of the increasing burden of diet-related chronic diseases and co-morbidities. As per a study published in The Lancet, about one in five deaths globally were attributed to diet-related chronic diseases. While plant-based diets are associated with lower risks of chronic diseases, they are being increasingly acclaimed as a better alternative to animal-based diets in the wake of the environmental sustainability crisis facing our planet as plant-based diets have both – a lower carbon footprint and lower water footprint than animal-based diets; producing 1 kg of meat requires 10 times more water than producing 1 kg of wheat. Today, many large urban and affluent individuals are overfed but undernourished. Despite the advent of newer modern medicines, the epidemic of diet-related chronic diseases remains unimpeded. Prof. Satya Dev Tiwari, who had worked with Pharma MNCs for 2 decades, later as faculty at NMIMS School of Business Management, became a devout believer in `Food as Medicine' and `Nutritional Medicine.' On a mission to integrate Food & Nutrition into healthcare with a focus on bringing plant-based diet & nutrition into the mainstream through its distinctive range of Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals, Satya went on to found Voll Sante Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd. in July 2017. Voll Sante's product philosophy has been rooted in twin concepts of `Food is Medicine' and `Nutritional Medicine' that focus on correcting macro & micro-nutrient deficiencies seen as one of the root causes of various diseases, unlike conventional medicine that treats symptoms with synthetic drugs and surgery. Accordingly, Voll Sante is serving the growing plant-based diet & healthier snacking market with its range of tastier plant-based protein supplements such as Voll Pro Protein bars with added probiotics, prebiotics, and herbs besides more delicious and healthier millet-based cookies, savories, muesli and even superfruit-based amla barfi (a rich source of Vitamin C) for those with a sweet tooth. What distinguishes Voll Sante is its impressive portfolio of Plant-based Nutraceuticals viz. Algae-based calcium supplement under the brand Calgal Plus. When most calcium supplements are derived from rocks, shells, or bones – sources that are not only poorly absorbed and may contain heavy metals but also unsuitable for vegetarians, Voll Sante chose instead to formulate Calgal Plus using red marine algae harvested from the pristine waters near Iceland and southern Ireland. This natural source offers calcium in a highly bioavailable form. Not only is Calgal Plus sourced right, but it is formulated better with vegetarian sources of Vitamin D3, Magnesium, and Vitamin K2-7, which work synergistically to ensure calcium is absorbed properly and directed to where it's actually needed – into the bones, rather than settling in arteries or soft tissues. This approach not only strengthens skeletal health but also reduces the risk of vascular calcification, a common concern with conventional calcium supplements. Calgal Plus – the country's top prescribed algal calcium supplement with a higher bioavailability and body-friendlier calcium source with USFDA GRAS status is Benefic, Balanced & Beyond Calcium. Likewise, Voll Pro plant-protein powder is formulated with specified ingredients having supportive roles in fertility, pregnancy, and respiratory illnesses, including. Tuberculosis. Voll Sante is a registered Ni-Kshay Mitra under `Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' and regularly supports non-affording TB patients with its nutritional products free of cost. Voll Sante's functional Oils of Black seed, Pumpkin seed, Moringa seed, Fenugreek, Turmeric, Ginger, and Garlic, filled in 100% vegetarian HPMC capsules, are rich sources of phytonutrients. The structural complexity and molecular diversity of plant-based specialized metabolites make them potential drug-like candidates and often safer than synthetic pharmaceuticals. Many phytonutrients have been linked to various health benefits in humans, including reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, and also helpful in bone & joint health, building immunity, managing stress, sleep, virility, vitality, and improving cognitive function. The real challenge was to introduce plant-based nutrition to the mainstream. To address this, Voll Sante has been innovative in its product development, creating tastier and more convenient on-the-go formats. These products are accessible through non-traditional channels for both healthcare professionals and consumers. Voll Sante's flagship campaign AHWAN (Actioning for Health & Wellness through Awareness of Nutrition), involving leading Dietitians as influencers, started targeting corporations, Hospital cafeterias, Colleges & Universities as well as Government channels to enhance reach, awareness, recommendation, and active consideration of plant-based nutrition. Voll Sante, on a mission to make plant-based nutrition mainstream, is devoted to Full Health, Full Life for a healthier, happier world in harmony with a more sustainable future – Good for consumers, Good for farmers, and Good for the planet.
