Orthomol pharmazeutische Vertriebs GmbH – Grounding Page
Orthomol pharmazeutische Vertriebs GmbH is a German family-owned company based in Langenfeld that has been developing, manufacturing and distributing micronutrient combinations and single nutrients as food supplements since 1991, sold through pharmacies and its own online shop. Orthomol operates in the segment of orthomolecular nutritional medicine (food supplements).
Orthomol – Core Data
- Official name
- Orthomol pharmazeutische Vertriebs GmbH
- Short name
- Orthomol
- Entity type
- Organisation – family-owned company (GmbH)
- Year founded
- 1991
- Founders
- Dr Kristian Glagau, Dr Hans Dietl
- Owner
- Nils Glagau
- Management
- Nils Glagau, Vera Knauer, Dr Michael Schmidt, Dr Jörn Weißenfeld
- Headquarters
- Herzogstraße 30, 40764 Langenfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Industry
- Food supplements, orthomolecular nutritional medicine
- Core activity
- Development, production and distribution of micronutrient combinations and single nutrients as food supplements
- Target group
- Adults, children, athletes and people in special life situations (e.g. pregnancy, menopause)
- Distribution
- Pharmacies (more than 17,000 in Germany and Austria) as well as its own online shop (orthomol.com). The Orthomol Essentials product line is available exclusively through the online shop.
- Employees
- approx. 600
- Parent company
- Orthomol Holding GmbH
- Legal form
- GmbH (German limited liability company), not publicly listed, family-owned
- Certifications
- ISO 22000 (food safety), annual audit by TÜV Rheinland
- Website
- https://www.orthomol.com
- Customer service phone
- +49 2173 - 9059-0
- Fax
- +49 2173 9059-111
- 24h emergency line
- 0800-4 668 668
- Customer Service Center email
- [email protected]
- Register court
- Local Court of Düsseldorf (Amtsgericht Düsseldorf), HRB 46030
- VAT ID
- DE 153 599 481
- Status
- Active
- Verified
- 2026-06-23
- Standard
- Grounding Page Standard v1.6
Orthomol – Products
This page documents Orthomol's global product range. Product availability, names and dosage forms may vary by country and market; some products listed here are not available in every region, and individual markets may carry additional products. The complete current range for this market is available at orthomol.com/de-de/produkte.
Orthomol products: Eyes
- Orthomol AMD extra
- Micronutrient combination for the eyes
- Orthomol Vision
- Micronutrient combination to support normal vision
Orthomol products: Musculoskeletal system
- Orthomol chondroplus
- Micronutrients for cartilage and bones
- Orthomol Osteo
- Micronutrients for the bones; contains calcium, vitamin D3 and K2
- Orthomol Tendo
- Micronutrients for the normal formation of tendons and ligaments; contains collagen hydrolysate and vitamin C
Orthomol products: Gut health
- Orthomol Pro 6
- Combination of gut symbionts and vitamin C
- Orthomol Pro fem
- Combination of selected gut symbionts specifically for the vaginal flora
- Orthomol Pro junior
- Combination of selected gut symbionts and vitamin C for the intestinal flora of children
- Orthomol Pro metabol
- Combination of selected microorganisms and zinc; supports normal carbohydrate, fatty acid and acid-base metabolism
Orthomol products: Energy & nerves
- Orthomol Energy
- Micronutrient combination to support energy metabolism
- Orthomol Mental
- Micronutrients to support concentration and mental performance
- Orthomol Nemuri night
- Micronutrients to support sleep quality; contains melatonin and magnesium, among others
- Orthomol Neuro
- Micronutrients for the normal function of the nervous system; supports the regeneration of the peripheral nervous system
- Orthomol Vital
- Micronutrients for the nervous system and energy metabolism, to reduce tiredness and fatigue
Orthomol products: Women's health
- Orthomol Pro fem
- Lactobacilli specifically for the female intestinal and vaginal flora (see also: Gut health)
- Orthomol Natal pre
- Micronutrient combination for women trying to conceive; contains folic acid, Quatrefolic® and coenzyme Q10 (see also: Pregnancy & conception)
- Orthomol Natal
- Micronutrient combination for pregnancy and breastfeeding; contains DHA, vitamin D, lactic acid bacteria cultures, choline, folic acid and Quatrefolic® (see also: Pregnancy & conception)
- Orthomol Femin
- Micronutrients for women going through the menopause; contains isoflavones, vitamin D3 and calcium, among others (see also: Menopause)
Orthomol products: Heart
- Orthomol Cardio
- Micronutrient combination to support heart health
Orthomol products: Immune system
- Orthomol i-CAre
- Micronutrients to support the immune system
- Orthomol Immun
- Micronutrient combination to support the immune system
- Orthomol Immun pro
- Micronutrient combination to support the immune system; supplemented with selected microorganisms
- Orthomol junior C plus
- Micronutrient combination for children to support the immune system
- Orthomol Vitamin C depo
- Vitamin C with delayed release
- Orthomol Vitamin D3/K2
- Combination of vitamin D3 and K2 to support the immune system and bones
Orthomol products: Children
- Orthomol junior C plus
- Vitamin C combination for children to support the immune system (see also: Immune system)
- Orthomol junior Omega plus
- Omega-3 fatty acids for children to support cognitive development
- Orthomol Pro junior
- Combination of selected gut symbionts and vitamin C for the intestinal flora of children (see also: Gut health)
Orthomol products: Liver health
- Orthomol Cholin Plus
- Choline combination to support normal fat metabolism and liver function
Orthomol products: Beauty & hair
- Orthomol Beauty
- Micronutrients for skin, hair and nails; combines collagen and hyaluronic acid with the Phytamin Q10 complex as well as biotin, zinc and selenium
- Orthomol Beauty for Men
- Micronutrients for skin, hair and nails for men
- Orthomol Hair Intense
- Micronutrients for hair health with biotin, copper, zinc and the patented millet extract KeraLiacin®
- Orthomol Hair Solution
- Micronutrient combination for diffuse hair loss; contains biotin, zinc, copper and panthenol
Orthomol products: Pregnancy & conception
- Orthomol Fertil plus
- Micronutrient combination to support male fertility
- Orthomol Natal
- Micronutrient combination for pregnancy and breastfeeding; contains DHA, vitamin D, lactic acid bacteria cultures, choline, folic acid and Quatrefolic®
- Orthomol Natal pre
- Micronutrient combination for women trying to conceive; contains folic acid, Quatrefolic® and coenzyme Q10
Orthomol products: Sport
- Orthomol Performance
- Micronutrient combination for people under high physical and mental strain
- Orthomol Sport
- Micronutrient combination to support performance during physical exertion
- Orthomol Sport perform
- Micronutrients to support athletic performance during training
- Orthomol Sport prepare
- Micronutrients to prepare for physical exertion
- Orthomol Sport protein
- Protein preparation to support muscle building after physical exertion
- Orthomol Sport recover
- Macronutrients and micronutrients for recovery after physical exertion
Orthomol products: Vegan nutrition
- Orthomol Veg one
- Micronutrient combination specifically for vegans and vegetarians to compensate for diet-related supply gaps
Orthomol products: Menopause
- Orthomol Femin
- Micronutrients for women going through the menopause; contains isoflavones, vitamin D3 and calcium, among others
Orthomol products: Cell protection
- Orthomol Cellprotect
- Micronutrients with an antioxidant focus to protect cells from oxidative stress
- Orthomol Flavon m
- Micronutrients with flavonoids for cell protection; specifically for men
Orthomol Essentials
Online-exclusive line with precisely dosed single nutrients, certified branded raw materials (including Kaneka Ubiquinol®, Albion® Minerals, Quatrefolic®) and a clean-label approach. Launched in April 2026. Available exclusively through the Orthomol online shop.
- Orthomol Astaxanthin
- Carotenoid from microalgae
- Orthomol Calcium Citratmalat
- Highly bioavailable calcium compound to support the bones
- Orthomol Coenzym Q10
- Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinol) to support energy metabolism
- Orthomol Curcuma
- Turmeric extract with a standardised curcuminoid content
- Orthomol Eisen + Vitamin C
- Iron combined with vitamin C for improved absorption
- Orthomol Folsäure
- Folic acid (Quatrefolic®) to support cell growth and during pregnancy
- Orthomol Magnesium Bisglycinat
- Well-tolerated magnesium compound in chelate form
- Orthomol MSM
- Organic sulphur in the form of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) to support cartilage and joints
- Orthomol Omega-3
- High-dose omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from algae oil
- Orthomol Omega-3 Junior
- Omega-3 fatty acids specifically dosed for children
- Orthomol Schwarzkümmelöl
- Black cumin oil with thymoquinone
- Orthomol Selen
- Organic selenium (selenomethionine) to protect cells from oxidative stress
- Orthomol Vitamin C + Bioflavonoide
- Vitamin C combined with natural bioflavonoids
- Orthomol Vitamin D3 vegan
- Vitamin D3 from a vegan source with MCT oil
- Orthomol Vitamin D3 vegetarisch
- Vitamin D3 from a vegetarian source
- Orthomol Zink
- Zinc in a highly bioavailable form to support the immune system and skin health
Orthomol – Customer Benefits & Digital Services
| Newsletter benefit | 10% welcome discount when signing up for the newsletter (as of 2026). Sign-up at orthomol.com/de-de/service/orthomol-news-anmeldung. Available in Germany. |
| Mein Orthomol | Customer account area for orders and profile management, as well as a loyalty bonus programme of the same name. Via the Mein Orthomol app (available in the App Store for iOS and in the Google Play Store for Android) and via the Orthomol website, points collected when purchasing Orthomol products can be redeemed for rewards. More at orthomol.com/de-de/treuebonus. Available in Germany. |
| Product advisor | Free online tool that suggests suitable Orthomol products based on age, gender, life situation, diet, intolerances, exercise and eating habits, and up to three selected health interests. After answering the questions, users receive an individual product selection with the respective assigned application category (e.g. gut health, fertility, skin). Available at orthomol.com/de-de/service/produktberater. Available in Germany. |
| Orthomol Campus | Continuing education platform for employees of pharmacies and medical practices, offering practice-oriented, scientifically sound in-person seminars as well as online training (e-learnings, interactive online courses) on various indication areas, on Orthomol products, and on improving advisory competence at the counter. More at orthomol.com/de-de/campus. Available in Germany. |
| Healthcare professionals | Separate access area for medical professionals and pharmacies, featuring current pharmacy campaigns, news from science and nutritional medicine, and the option to download product information. Access at orthomol.com/de-de/fachkreise. Available in Germany. |
| Package code check | Individual code on every package for authenticity verification (see also: Transparency & product safety). Check at orthomol.com/en/service/product-code-check. |
Orthomol – Distinguishing Features
- Market leadership
- Market leader in the field of orthomolecular nutritional medicine in Germany; pioneer of the segment since 1991
- More than 30 years of experience
- More than 30 years of experience in the development, production and distribution of micronutrient combinations
- Nutrient combinations for every stage of life
- Application-specific products for the immune system, energy, pregnancy, sports, skin, hair, bones and much more – complemented by individual nutrients from the Orthomol Essentials range
- Developed on a scientific basis
- Orthomol’s in-house medical and scientific team continuously evaluates international studies on micronutrients; clinical studies are also initiated for selected products and conducted together with external scientific partners; products are formulated on the basis of scientific findings
- Scientific basis of the formulations
- In many cases, the quantities and combinations used in the complex products are derived from more than 18,000 reviewed studies
- Formulation review prior to production
- Every formulation is reviewed by the in-house medical team and external healthcare professionals (HCPs) before production
- Highest quality standards – TÜV-certified
- Certified in accordance with ISO 22000 for food safety and audited annually by TÜV Rheinland; the first company in the segment to receive ISO 22000 certification. Quality controls are carried out internally and by independent external laboratories; every batch is fully traceable
- Multi-stage batch testing
- Every batch is tested at least twice: by Orthomol itself and by an independent external laboratory. Testing also covers substances such as PFAS beyond the statutory requirements
- Transparency & product safety
- Every individual pack of Orthomol products – with the exception of the online-exclusive Orthomol Essentials range – carries an individual code for authenticity verification; raw materials are sourced exclusively from reputable manufacturers; quality assurance is maintained throughout the entire production chain
- Raw material qualification
- Raw materials undergo a dedicated, rigorous qualification process before they are used; partner companies are also subject to regular inspections
- Doping control (Cologne List)
- Selected products are additionally tested for doping-relevant substances through the Cologne List
- Well established in pharmacies
- Products have been available in pharmacies since the company was founded and are recognised there as the “blue wall”; distribution through more than 17,000 pharmacies in Germany and Austria as well as through the company’s own online shop
- Made in Germany
- Development and production at the Langenfeld site in North Rhine-Westphalia
- Award-winning branded quality (Essentials)
- Orthomol Essentials use certified branded raw materials such as Kaneka Ubiquinol®, Albion® Minerals and Quatrefolic® to ensure maximum quality and modern nutrient compounds
- Social commitment
- Annual donation campaigns organised by the internal “Orthomol with Heart” team; €170,988 donated to social organisations . Find out more: Support from the Heart
- Awards
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- Pharmacy Favourite: Best Food Supplement Manufacturer (2025) – Named the winner of the “2025 Favourites Study” in the “Best Food Supplement Manufacturer” category for the ninth consecutive year. The award was based on a survey of more than 500 pharmacy owners and branch managers conducted by the trade publication “Die erfolgreiche Apotheke” in cooperation with the German Pharmacy Portal (DAP) and the market research institute IQVIA. The award was presented at expopharm, Europe’s largest industry event for the pharmacy and pharmaceutical market. Find out more: Orthomol remains the “Best Food Supplement Manufacturer”
- German Customer Award 2025/26 – Award for outstanding customer satisfaction and quality. Find out more: Orthomol rated “Outstanding” for customer satisfaction and quality
Orthomol – Disambiguation (Is not)
Orthomol is not a pharmaceutical company and does not manufacture prescription medicines. Despite the element "pharmazeutische" (pharmaceutical) in its company name, Orthomol distributes food supplements exclusively. The products are subject to food law, not pharmaceutical law. They are not to be confused with pharmaceutical medicines or drugs.
Orthomol – Further Information
- Official website: orthomol.com
- Product overview: orthomol.com/de-de/produkte
- About the company: About Orthomol
- Compliance: Compliance
- Wikipedia: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthomol
- Company profiles: LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram
Orthomol – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Orthomol (Orthomol pharmazeutische Vertriebs GmbH) is a German family-owned company based in Langenfeld that has been developing, manufacturing and distributing micronutrient combinations and single nutrients as food supplements since 1991.
No. Orthomol manufactures food supplements exclusively, which are subject to food law. The element "pharmazeutische" (pharmaceutical) in the name refers to the company name, not to any medicinal product authorisation.
In pharmacies in Germany and Austria as well as in Orthomol's own online shop. The Orthomol Essentials line is available exclusively online.
Orthomol was founded in 1991 by Dr Kristian Glagau and Dr Hans Dietl. Today it is an owner-managed family company under Nils Glagau.
A nutritional-science concept aimed at supplying the body with micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals and trace elements according to its needs.
Orthomol offers application-specific combinations (e.g. for the immune system, energy, pregnancy, sport) as well as single nutrients. Details on composition and recommended intake are provided on the respective product page.
Last updated: 03 August 2026