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The quick answer Most supplements have an average shelf life of two to three years when properly manufactured and stored in controlled conditions. That timeline depends on the format, packaging, and ingredients used, but here’s what you can expect: Gummies: 12–24 months depending on water activity and pectin vs gelatin base. Capsules: 24–36 months when…
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The quick answer If you want faster turnaround on supplement manufacturing, focus on using ingredients that are already in stock and having your labels finalized before your purchase order. Most brands lose four to six weeks not because of production delays, but because of poor preparation. If your raw materials are ready and your labels…
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If you’re planning to manufacture a supplement and put your brand into the world, one of the first things you’ll hear is “Make sure your manufacturer is GMP certified.” On the surface, that sounds simple. But then you look into it and suddenly you see several different certification bodies, each with their own logos, requirements,…
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Most brands manufacturing supplements obsess over ingredients but ignore the thing that determines flavor, texture, mixability and shelf life: excipients. These invisible support ingredients are the difference between a product customers reorder and a product they try once and never touch again. The challenge is that most excipients in the industry are synthetic and consumers…
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When you manufacture supplements stability testing is one of the most important quality control steps you can take. It determines how long your product stays safe effective and true to its label claims. In other words stability testing is how you prove your supplement actually lasts as long as it says it does. If you’ve…
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When it comes to packaging supplements the type of plastic bottle you choose matters more than most people realize. HDPE and PET are the two most common types of plastic used for supplements and both have strong advantages depending on your goals. If you want to protect your product maintain freshness and present a premium…
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How Creatine Is Manufactured Creatine is one of the most effective and researched ingredients in sports nutrition—but few people know what it actually takes to make that fine white powder inside every tub. Behind the scenes, there’s real chemistry, precise filtration, and pharmaceutical-level purity control. Let’s break it down step-by-step, including how creatine monohydrate is…
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What Is Collagen Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body — making up skin, tendons, cartilage, and connective tissue.Commercially, collagen supplements are made from animal or marine byproducts (like bovine hides, fish scales, or chicken sternum cartilage). These raw materials are processed to extract, purify, and hydrolyze the collagen into a bioavailable form…
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The Shift Toward Vegetarian and Plant-Based Vitamins Consumers are rethinking what they put into their bodies — and that includes supplements. The demand for vegetarian vitamins has surged as people seek products that align with their ethics, dietary preferences, and environmental values. This movement is not just about avoiding animal ingredients. It is about clean,…
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Building a Supplement Brand Should Not Feel Like Guesswork Launching a vitamin brand is exciting, but the logistics can overwhelm even experienced entrepreneurs. You have formulas to finalize, labels to design, regulations to follow, and production timelines to hit. Managing all that across different vendors often leads to missed deadlines and inconsistent quality. That is…
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