4 Important things to keep in mind when filling your own empty capsules

[German version: How-To: Kapseln selbst befüllen]

When you make your own capsules, there are only a few things to keep in mind, because the easy handling in combination with the detailed comic instructions make self-filling really a breeze. However, there are a few things you should pay attention to:

Deal with the recommended daily dose.

There are now countless substances that are recommended for their benefits to the mind and body. It is therefore impossible for us to give an overview of every single substance here. We certainly don't want to make explicit recommendations on how to take them. The topic is super extensive and a complex interplay of scientific research and sensitivity towards one's own body.

Be aware, however, that with self-filled capsules, unlike with ready-bought ones, the responsibility for the correct dosage is in your hands. You have to check very carefully how much of what you are taking. The volume of our empty capsules is standardized and very precise, but the density of the different powders can vary quite a bit.

So especially if you are encapsulating something that can be overdosed quickly, it is absolutely necessary to measure the exact mass in your capsules with a precision balance. If you can't do that or aren't sure, you should steer clear of such powders or do a better job of learning the ropes beforehand.

Take the time to familiarize yourself with the capsule filler operation.

Once you get the hang of it, filling is really easy. But until you do, be sure to check each step against our instructions and make sure you're doing everything correctly. If you have any questions about the capsule filler operation, please feel free to contact us at support [AT] capslr (dot) com.

Check the quality of the powder you want to encapsulate

A big advantage of filling your capsules yourself is of course that you alone determine exactly what is really inside. However, this also means that you have to check conscientiously whether your powder is suitable. If you make it yourself, you should pay attention to healthy soils and hygienic drying.

If you buy the powder for filling, then find out beforehand what quality controls the seller has carried out to ensure purity.

Enjoy the benefits of encapsulating yourself

That was a few lines about serious issues like quality, safety and dose. But remember that filling capsules yourself is also a lot of fun and after the first few fills it almost takes care of itself. Then you can be happy with a satisfied feeling about being able to determine your supplements on your own responsibility and save good money.

This brings us to the topic of the next section: At what point is it actually worth buying a capsule filling machine? Read about that (in German) on our blog!