Supplement Development:

Our 9 Step Standardization Process

1. Scientific Peer-Reviewed Publications

   The first step in creating a dietary supplement is to conduct a rigorous review of the scientific and medical literature. This process requires the collection and critical analysis of all reports concerning the dietary supplement’s components of interest and the physiologic systems the supplement is being developed to support.

2. Expert Medical Review

   After a thorough review of the medical literature, projections are made regarding the appropriate components for a dietary supplement. These potential combinations undergo a scientific medical review for potential interactions between components of the supplements and other commonly prescribed drugs.

3. Preliminary Formulation

   Following the medical review, a preliminary formulation is developed. The components and suggested dosing are based on the scientific literature and the expert medical review.

4. Scientific Testing

   If necessary, the preliminary formulation undergoes scientific testing. This testing may include stability, toxicology, and in vitro response testing using high performance liquid chromatography, thin layer chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and gas chromatography.

5. Commercial Formulation

   Once the scientific testing is finished, the commercial formulation is developed. This formulation undergoes rigorous quality control analysis, and if it passes, the dietary supplement is blended and packaged.

6. Clinical Evaluation

   After commercial formulation, the dietary supplement is tested in a clinical evaluation. This testing is to validate the potency of the product, and generate the data necessary to determine if the product is suitable for general distribution.

7. Scientific Review (Final Phase)

   Using the data collected from the clinical evaluation and the scientific testing, the formulation undergoes a final review to determine if the product is ready for large-scale manufacturing and distribution.

8. Bi-anual Supplement Evaluation

   Twice per year the medical literature is completely reviewed and new discoveries relevant to the supplement are documented. These new discoveries are examined to determine if they can be used to improve the dietary supplement.

9. Medical Review and Reformulation

   If it is determined that the supplement can be improved, the process cycles to Step 3: Preliminary Formulation to bring the improved product to our customers.