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Success comes naturally for The Naked Pharmacy
Surrey Research Park-based The Naked Pharmacy is a UK / EU registered pharmacy that recently officially launched its brand and first product , Saffrosun
The Naked Pharmacy concept was developed by Kevin Leivers , a pharmacist with more than 25 years ’ experience in natural medicines .
The company evolved from Kevin ’ s experience in the pharmaceutical industry , working with the team that discovered Ibuprofen , and then applying his experience gained in the natural medicine field as Weleda ’ s Chief Pharmacist .
He spent a number of years developing and researching innovative natural products for global clients until 2013 when he changed focus to fulfil his lifelong mission to help prevent and treat common disease states and health issues using evidence-based natural products .
As Kevin explained : “ We developed The Naked Pharmacy to support those interested in natural products and are searching for trustworthy advice . I ’ m excited about the potential of The Naked Pharmacy to provide new and effective natural options for health . I believe that
Kevin Leivers has more than 25 years experience in natural medicines
Naked Pharmacy ’ s first product Saffrosun is formulated with premium quality saffron just because a product is natural doesn ' t mean we suspend the need to have clinical and scientific evidence behind it .”
Naked Pharmacy ’ s first product Saffrosun is formulated with premium quality saffron for people who struggle with tiredness , fatigue and mood / psychological balance . Saffrosun is a nutriceutical product , formulated with vitamins B6 and B12 to support normal psychological function and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue . Saffrosun also contains the sunshine vitamin D3 .
The Naked Pharmacy range also includes Bergatone , a food supplement made with premium grade Italian bergamot fruit extract , to support weight and fat loss . MRI scans have demonstrated significant loss of belly fat , particularly in and around the liver .
Kevin continued : " It was obvious to me that the Surrey Research Park itself and its close links with the University of Surrey , offers a dynamic and unique opportunity for new sciencebased businesses such as our own to accelerate the development of new technologies .”
“ Starting this business within the SETsquared incubator at the Surrey Research Park provided significant added benefits , in that it reduced our operational costs while at the same time providing professional support and networks that really made a significant difference .
“ We were supported throughout the first two years with two of their entrepreneurs in residence and this has continued since we ‘ flew the nest ’ and have successfully launched . The intention of our business is to help make a significant difference to world health utilising evidence-based nutraceuticals ( food as medicine ) and being based at the Surrey Technology Centre is really helping us achieve this .”
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