In this section of the blog, we introduce you to brands that we carry in our stores. We love discovering new brands, and this is an opportunity for you, our customers, to get to know them a little better through interviews with the brand representatives.
How and why did Drasanvi start?
Drasanvi began as a small family business selling and distributing natural products, which gradually increased in response to demand and the need to reach more locations across the country.
Rosa Bermejo and Óscar López's interest in health and wellness, as well as in the food supplement sector and the benefits of plants and their extracts, led them, a few years later, to create their own brand, immersing themselves in the entire research and development process for its subsequent distribution and marketing.
The construction of headquarters in Villadangos del Páramo (León), along with a laboratory and two packaging plants, culminated in the desire to turn Drasanvi into a leading company in the food supplements, organic cosmetics and bio food sector with a catalog of more than 1,000 product references.
Starting in 2016, the dream went international, opening its first subsidiary outside of Spain, specifically in Porto, Portugal. Today, Drasanvi has a presence in countries such as Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, Albania, Russia, South Africa, the USA, Taiwan, China, and France.
What was the first product that was marketed?
Among the first products to hit the market, Oseogen stands out, a food supplement that contributes to good joint health in the face of problems such as osteoarthritis and injury recovery.
Its main ingredients are hydrolyzed marine collagen, shark cartilage, glucosamine and chondroitin.
Currently, Oseogen has become one of the best-selling lines, integrating different products, in various formats and with specialized formulas for different needs.
Other supplements followed that are still available today, such as Immunol, to strengthen the immune system; Sintox, for cough relief; and shortly after, the company's flagship product, also later turned into an online store: Collmar, based on hydrolyzed marine collagen in combination with other ingredients that contribute to the good health of the skin, hair, nails, bones, and cartilage.
Collmar products are among Drasanvi's best-known. What sets your collagen supplements apart?
The key to success was the launch of marine collagen, as opposed to the porcine or bovine collagen already on the market. The main difference between the former and the latter lies in its origin, which allows for better absorption by our bodies. Furthermore, it is a hydrolyzed marine collagen, meaning it has undergone a hydrolysis process that breaks down the collagen into smaller molecules called peptides, making them more easily absorbed. This is because we remove fat and unwanted materials, leaving only the amino acids.
Why is there so much interest in CBD cosmetics right now?
Although CBD has been considered, for some time, as a psychoactive or psychotropic substance (like THC or marijuana), the reality is quite different and studies have shown that CBD is one of the most important phytocannabinoids extracted from the cannabis plant and that it provides many benefits to our central nervous system, but without any toxic effect.
Thus, CBD is a natural component that helps processes such as appetite, pain, rest, bone density, and the immune and intestinal systems function normally, among many other things. Regarding skin and hair, for example, hemp provides hydration, elasticity, and has regenerative and soothing properties. It's an ingredient that has also made the leap to the animal world, being recommended for dogs and cats as well due to its interesting benefits.
You're a company from León, and you sell your products in many countries. Is there one you're particularly excited about?
That's right. As I mentioned above, we have active subsidiaries in Portugal, Costa Rica, Peru, and Chile, and we distribute in South Africa, Russia, the USA, China, and Albania, among many others.
If we had to highlight one market, it would be impossible not to mention Drasanvi's entry into Costa Rica, where we currently have a large and professional team that has taken our brand to the top. The quality and effectiveness of our products have been the main drivers of our positioning in the country, making us the sales leader in the sector in just one year.
On the other hand, trade relations with China, specifically with Sinopharm, have been another great piece of news for the expansion and distribution of our main product lines.
What 3 things should we all do to take care of ourselves ?
Eat a balanced diet, exercise, and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.
Remember that a dietary supplement should not replace a proper diet, but rather helps to complement it or contribute to addressing deficiencies in certain nutrients that we do not absorb naturally due to a poor diet, stress, smoking, food allergies that prevent us from consuming certain foods, illnesses, etc.