Lion’s Mane and Nootropics: Formulating for the Cognitive Category
Lion’s mane and nootropics: how brand owners formulate for the fast-growing cognitive category — extract quality, dosing, and claims.
Co-Packing vs. Contract Manufacturing: Which Does Your Brand Actually Need?
Co-packing vs. contract manufacturing: which does your supplement brand actually need? The real difference and how to choose.
Berberine: How to Formulate “Nature’s Ozempic” Responsibly
Berberine is the breakout metabolic ingredient. How brand owners formulate “nature’s Ozempic” responsibly — dosing, sourcing, and compliant claims.
Structure/Function Claims: What You Can (and Can’t) Say on a Supplement Label
Structure/function claims: what you can and can’t say on a supplement label without crossing into drug claims. A brand owner’s compliance guide.
Electrolyte Powders: Formulating for the Hydration Boom
Electrolyte powders are booming. How brand owners formulate effective hydration products — the right minerals, ratios, formats, and claims.
Supplement Shelf Life and Stability Testing: A Brand Owner’s Guide
Supplement shelf life and stability testing explained for brand owners — how to set an honest expiration date your label can defend.
NSF vs. USP vs. Informed Sport: Which Supplement Certification Do You Need?
NSF vs. USP vs. Informed Sport: which supplement certification does your brand actually need? A brand owner’s guide to third-party marks.
Ashwagandha: Sourcing, Standardization, and the Claims That Hold Up
Ashwagandha sourcing, standardization, and the claims that hold up. A brand owner’s guide to formulating a credible ashwagandha supplement.
Gummies vs. Capsules vs. Powders: Choosing the Right Supplement Format
Gummies vs. capsules vs. powders: how to choose the right supplement delivery format for your brand, your dose, and your margins.
Heavy Metals Testing in Supplements: What Brand Owners Must Verify
Heavy metals testing in supplements: lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury. What brand owners must verify from their manufacturer to stay compliant and safe.