In the 19 th century, numerous diseases such as cholera, influenza, malaria, the plague, smallpox, were rampant in Europe . These diseases seriously affected everyone living there. Even the royal household felt immensely nervous and was in a near panic. Dr. Gell, who served for the royal household, stood out and wanted to save people from suffering from these diseases. He used natural herbs and successfully prevented these diseases from spreading. Therefore, the royal household endowed the honour of Health Master in order to reward his quality work.

In order to prevent these epidemics from returning and keep people healthy Dr. Gell established Gell Health Foundation. This charitable health foundation was the earliest benevolent health charity institute. The foundation's purpose was to prevent and treat diseases. Its secondary plan of action was to guide some of the large health institutes and medical enterprises in Canada. Since that time, the spirit of Gell, its eminence, and its skill increased. It now has acceptance and praise from all over the world. The Gell Foundation has now become the representative of global health.

After the institute's establishment, it has made outstanding contributions to the medical health industry. Some examples include: It has promoted and put forward a standard for the medical industry. In the 1950' s it standardized medical protocol called GMP authentication. It was an initiator and founder of 211 Agreements of Biological Engineering plus it supported and directed USP as well. It also participated in drawing up European Plants Pharmacopoeia and implemented it. Other first time ideas that the institute put forward include medical health ideas of OTC and RX. Its entire doings effectively promoted the establishment of first biological laboratory in the world, which suited GLP standard.

In the middle of 20th century, the Gell Institute began to build up a good relationship and cooperation with lots of health enterprises and 80% of national biological laboratories. Moreover, it was regarded as the most authoritative and respectful health enterprise and nutritional institute. It has trained various dietitians, pharmacists and psychologis ts for Europe and North America.

Through one hundred years of development, the company has become one of the most authoritative enterprises. It is a leader among health enterprises in Canada.

Today, from headquarters in Toronto , Canada and on, the Gell has entered into consumer's lives all over the world. It has offered excellent products and training for many nations and areas such as North/South America, Asia, Middle Europe, East Europe, Russia , the Middle East and Africa , and so on.