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Care with a vascular core

Building on the work of Professor Jack Masquelier, CEP was established in 1969 to authenticate and commercialise his original OPC extracts.

Today, as a third-generation family business, we specialise in creating potent, nature-powered health solutions that meet the unique needs of the global health and wellness sectors. Our dedication extends beyond creation to encompass research, development, production, monitoring and analysis. This comprehensive approach enables us to deliver products that truly work. As we are convinced that a well-functioning microvascular system is essential for healthy living, all our tailored formulations start with Masquelier’s® original ingredients.

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Our journey began in 1948 when Professor Masquelier first successfully isolated OPCs from nature.

He dedicated his scientific career to discovering their numerous health benefits, refining his extracts over a lifetime of exploration. Collaborating with Bert Schwitters for a decade, we secured his legacy in its purest form. Today, CEP Health stands as a trusted formulation partner, led by Bert's son Pim, and supported by a visionary board of directors and a passionate team of skilled experts. We firmly believe that sustainable partnerships pave the way forward. Driven by our collective ambition and pioneering spirit, we are committed to discovering new possibilities on our path of innovation and limitless health benefits.

At CEP, we believe that health and wellness are essential to people's lives. We are passionate about safeguarding Professor Masquelier’s scientific legacy and employing empirical research and a holistic approach to create purposeful health solutions. As specialised formulation experts, we work closely with our partners to offer tailored support and exceed their customers' expectations, ultimately achieving the perfect product-market fit.

Our focus is on providing premium, nature-powered health solutions designed to meet the unique needs of the global health and wellness sectors. Combining Professor Masquelier’s life’s work with our own agility and passion, we are committed to helping people live healthier and happier lives.

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Jack Masquelier presents his thesis on the isolation of OPCs from peanut skin, earning his PhD title
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First pine bark-based OPCs product introduced to the market
56
First extraction of OPCs from Vitis vinifera
66
Patent granted for vascular health benefits of his OPCs
69
CEP (Centre d'experimentation Pharmaceutique) is established to authenticate and commercialise Masquelier's original OPC-extracts for global use
78
Bert Schwitters is one of the first to venture into the natural supplements market in the Netherlands
87
Famous anti-oxidant-patent awarded to Masquelier’s original extracts
92
Bert and his International Nutrition Company enter the US market supplying MASQUELIER’s® Original OPCs
96
Professor Masquelier delivers his famous ‘Baltimore address’ to the international supplement industry
05
Advanced CPA-testing (Complex Phytonutrient Authentication) is introduced to safeguard Masquelier’s original ingredients
10
Bert Schwitters transitions to an advisory role, passing the company to his son Pim and Arnold de Vries
15
MASQUELIER's® Original OPCs expands into the Chinese market through collaboration with Phytologic
19
Celebrating 30 years of shared success with Singapore partner LAC
21
Initiating a strategic repositioning, focusing on our vascular core
23
After 75 years of nutraceutical expertise, CEP Health is launched
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Providing care with a vascular core, we continue our journey towards positively impacting diverse aspects of human health and wellness. We invite and hope you'll join us on this exciting venture with CEP Health.
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20
To
48
Jack Masquelier presents his thesis on the isolation of OPCs from peanut skin, earning his PhD title
53
First pine bark-based OPCs product introduced to the market
56
First extraction of OPCs from Vitis vinifera
66
Patent granted for vascular health benefits of his OPCs
69
CEP (Centre d'experimentation Pharmaceutique) is established to authenticate and commercialise Masquelier's original OPC-extracts for global use
78
Bert Schwitters is one of the first to venture into the natural supplements market in the Netherlands
87
Famous anti-oxidant-patent awarded to Masquelier’s original extracts
92
Bert and his International Nutrition Company enter the US market supplying MASQUELIER’s® Original OPCs
96
Professor Masquelier delivers his famous ‘Baltimore address’ to the international supplement industry
05
Advanced CPA-testing (Complex Phytonutrient Authentication) is introduced to safeguard Masquelier’s original ingredients
10
Bert Schwitters transitions to an advisory role, passing the company to his son Pim and Arnold de Vries
15
MASQUELIER's® Original OPCs expands into the Chinese market through collaboration with Phytologic
19
Celebrating 30 years of shared success with Singapore partner LAC
21
Initiating a strategic repositioning, focusing on our vascular core
23
After 75 years of nutraceutical expertise, CEP Health is launched
day
Providing care with a vascular core, we continue our journey towards positively impacting diverse aspects of human health and wellness. We invite and hope you'll join us on this exciting venture with CEP Health.