What makes a supplement brand trustworthy?Updated 3 hours ago
Trust starts with transparency. That means knowing what’s in a supplement, where its ingredients come from, how it was made and how its quality was verified. Here are a few important things to look for:
Responsible manufacturing: Supplements should be made in facilities that follow the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). These requirements cover everything from employee training and facility cleanliness to manufacturing controls, recordkeeping, packaging and labeling.
Rigorous testing: Ingredients should be tested to ensure they are meeting specifications of testing criteria.
Stringent sourcing standards: Trustworthy brands carefully qualify the materials to ensure the quality of incoming ingredients.
Label transparency: The Supplement Facts panel (SFP) should accurately reflect what’s in the product, while supporting content should explain why ingredients are included and what benefits they provide. Claims should also be backed by credible research based on competent and reliable scientific evidence (CARSE).
Meaningful certifications: Independent certifications can provide additional assurance, but they should be specific and verifiable. Depending on the product or company, these may relate to organic practices, regenerative agriculture, responsible business standards or dietary requirements.
When you purchase Ancient Nutrition products, you will never have to question quality or transparency. We selectively source ingredients, follow FDA cGMP requirements and test products against established quality specifications. Our team also clearly identifies the ingredients and amounts in our formulas, uses clinically studied ingredients where applicable and pursues recognized third-party certifications that reflect our product, environmental and business standards. This includes certifications such as Certified B Corporation and, for select ingredients and products, Regenerative Organic Certified®. From sourcing and formulation to testing and labeling, we provide the transparency you deserve to understand what you’re taking and feel confident in the brand behind it.