Sports Research
Sports Research is a family-owned supplement brand with over four decades of history, offering a wide, mass-market catalog of everyday wellness products including fish oil, collagen, MCT oil, turmeric, vitamin D3/K2, multivitamins, and electrolyte hydration. The brand's flagship Triple Strength Omega-3 carries registry-confirmed IFOS and IGEN certification, and its labels favor fully itemized ingredient disclosure across sampled products. Sports Research is widely available across major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, iHerb, Target, Costco, and Sam's Club.
Sports Research is family-owned for over four decades, best known for a registry-confirmed IFOS-certified and IGEN non-GMO-tested Triple Strength Omega-3 fish oil and a broad, mass-market catalog spanning fish oil, collagen, MCT oil, turmeric, and vitamin D3/K2 combinations. Labels favor fully itemized ingredients over blends, and flagship products carry deep, long-running review histories at major mass-market retailers.
Sports Research is a San Pedro, CA-based supplement brand, family-owned for over four decades, with 130 products available to browse on this page spanning fish oil, collagen, MCT oil, turmeric, vitamin D3/K2 combinations, multivitamins, biotin, apple cider vinegar, creatine, protein, and electrolyte hydration — a broad, mass-market everyday-wellness assortment rather than a single-category specialty line, alongside the brand's original Sweet Sweat topical fitness-accessory line, now sold separately since a 2023 rebrand. Shoppers choose Sports Research for its registry-confirmed IFOS-certified and IGEN non-GMO-tested Triple Strength Omega-3 fish oil, one of the few catalog items in this research with a live, lot-level, third-party certification record; for a formulation approach that favors named, licensed branded ingredient forms (Curcumin C3 Complex®/BioPerine®, MenaQ7®, Pureway-C®, Albion®, Chromax®) over unbranded generic actives; and for wide, easy-reorder availability across Amazon, Walmart, iHerb, Vitacost, Target, Costco, GNC, Sam's Club, and Thrive Market. A 9-product label sample across roughly 7 categories found no undisclosed blends — every multi-ingredient product individually itemized its actives and amounts. Flagship SKUs carry substantial accumulated review volume on major retail channels, reflecting long-running mass-market popularity rather than an independent efficacy signal. Pricing sits in the typical mass-market mid-range for each category.
Catalog at a glance
This page covers 130 Sports Research products available to browse across 51 categories, making it practical to compare options and cover several supplement needs from one brand.
Why shoppers choose Sports Research
Omega-3 / Fish Oil
The Triple Strength Omega-3 (AlaskOmega formulation) is IFOS-certified and carries an IGEN Non-GMO Tested pass, both published on Nutrasource's public certification registry with downloadable per-lot certificates — the most independently checkable evidence found anywhere in this catalog.
See ranked picks in this category →Everyday-Wellness Catalog Breadth
A single, familiar brand covers fish oil, collagen, MCT oil, turmeric, vitamin D3/K2, multivitamins, biotin, apple cider vinegar, creatine, protein, and electrolyte hydration, with wide distribution across Amazon, Walmart, iHerb, Vitacost, Target, Costco, GNC, Sam's Club, and Thrive Market — and flagship SKUs carry substantial accumulated review volume reflecting long-running mainstream popularity.
Label Transparency & Licensed-Ingredient Formulation
Every product in a 9-product sample across 7 categories itemized each active ingredient and dose individually rather than folding them into an undisclosed blend, and several lines use named, licensed branded ingredient forms — Curcumin C3 Complex®/BioPerine® in the turmeric line and MenaQ7® in the K2/D3+K2 line — rather than unbranded generic actives.
Who it's best for
Best for
- Shoppers who want one established, family-owned brand covering everyday wellness essentials — fish oil, collagen, MCT oil, turmeric, D3/K2, and a multivitamin — in a single basket
- Buyers who specifically want a registry-confirmed IFOS-certified and IGEN non-GMO-tested fish oil (the Triple Strength Omega-3 line)
- Shoppers who prioritize wide retail availability and easy reordering across Amazon, Walmart, iHerb, Vitacost, Target, Costco, GNC, Sam's Club, and Thrive Market
- Buyers comfortable with mid-range, mass-market pricing rather than premium or practitioner-channel positioning
Good to know before you choose
- You want every SKU registry-certified for sport rather than just the omega-3 line — Sports Research's NSF Certified for Sport and Informed Sport signals are narrower and less registry-confirmed than its IFOS/IGEN omega-3 certification
- You want CurcuWIN- or AstraGin-based absorption formulas specifically — Sports Research's turmeric and multivitamin lines use different, unaffiliated branded ingredients (Curcumin C3 Complex®/BioPerine®, MenaQ7®) instead
- You'd rather buy from a brand with no history of consumer labeling litigation, even when resolved or unrelated to safety — Sports Research has faced three labeling-focused class actions (see purchase considerations)
- You need publicly posted, self-serve Certificate of Analysis lookups on the brand's own site — the only public, named-lab test documentation located in this research was the Nutrasource IFOS/IGEN material for the omega-3 line; no broader public, self-serve COA portal was located
Pricing & value
Sports Research prices sit in the typical mass-market mid-range for each product category — noticeably more accessible than premium or practitioner-channel brands, with modest per-unit discounts at larger pack sizes, in exchange for a broad generalist catalog rather than a narrow specialty-formulation focus.
- Vitamin D3+K2 (5,000 IU D3 + 100 mcg K2, 60 softgels): Observed at $25.97 on iHerb (2026-07-03); 30-ct $17.97, 120-ct $44.97 — modest per-unit discount at larger pack sizes.
- Collagen Peptides, Unflavored, 16 oz (454 g): Observed at $32.95 on iHerb (2026-07-03).
- Biotin with Organic Coconut Oil: Listed 'starting from $9.95' on the brand's own site (2026-07-03); multiple pack sizes are likely available above this entry price.
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Sports Research Multi Collagen Protein
1 scoop (approximately 11g) daily per powder · Hydrolyzed Multi-Source Collagen Peptides 10g (Bovine, Marine, Bone Broth, Eggshell Membrane) + Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C
Sports Research Multi Collagen Protein delivers 10g of collagen per scoop sourced from four distinct food-based origins — bovine hide (Types I and III), wild-caught marine (Type I), bone broth (Type II), and eggshell membrane (Type V and X). The formula is enhanced with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, both cofactors in collagen synthesis. Unflavored and designed to dissolve in hot or cold beverages, this powder targets joints, skin, nails, and bones in a single daily scoop.
Sports Research Total Omega-3 Fish Oil 2200mg (Multi-Source)
2200mg total omega-3s per serving; 960mg EPA+DHA per softgel · Multi-Source Omega-3 Complex (Alaska Pollock + Antarctic Krill + Wild Sockeye Salmon + Calanus Oil)
Sports Research combines four distinct omega-3 sources — Alaska Pollock, Antarctic Krill, Wild Sockeye Salmon, and Calanus oil — delivering 2200mg total omega-3s with 960mg EPA+DHA per serving. The formula is the only omega-3 supplement with both wax esters (from Calanus) and phospholipids (from krill) for multi-pathway cellular absorption. Third-party tested, Non-GMO Verified, and encapsulated in a sustainable softgel. 1,404 reviews at 4.7 stars.
Sports Research Organic Ashwagandha KSM-66
KSM-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract (Organic). Vegan capsules. USDA Organic, Non-GMO Verified.
Sports Research Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium Glycinate (Chelated). Vegan capsules. Third-Party Tested, Non-GMO Verified.
Sports Research Magnesium Glycinate 160mg Liquid Softgels
160mg chelated magnesium glycinate per softgel per liquid softgel · Magnesium Glycinate (Chelated, 160mg elemental magnesium per softgel)
Sports Research Magnesium Glycinate delivers 160mg chelated magnesium per liquid softgel in a biolipid matrix with Coconut MCT Oil and Sunflower Lecithin. The glycinate chelation provides superior bioavailability and GI tolerance versus oxide or citrate. Designed for sleep, relaxation, and enzymatic support. IGEN Non-GMO tested, gluten-free, cGMP manufactured in the USA.
Sports Research Biotin 5,000mcg with Organic Coconut Oil (30 Veggie Softgels)
5,000mcg biotin per softgel, 30 softgels (30-day supply) per softgel · Biotin (as d-Biotin USP) 5,000mcg + Organic Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil
A 5,000mcg biotin (Vitamin B7 as d-Biotin USP) supplement in a vegan PlantGel softgel with organic cold-pressed coconut oil for enhanced absorption. 30-softgel one-month supply. Vegan certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, soy-free, and carrageenan-free. Manufactured in the USA in a cGMP-compliant facility and third-party tested.
Sports Research Collagen Peptides with Matcha
10g collagen peptides + 2g matcha per scoop; 10 servings per container per powder · Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen Peptides (Type I & III) 10g + Ceremonial Grade Matcha 2g
Sports Research combines 10g of Type I and III hydrolyzed collagen peptides with 2g of ceremonial-grade organic matcha per scoop in a travel-friendly 10.2oz container. The collagen is IGEN Non-GMO Verified and NSF Certified for Sport — making it suitable for drug-tested athletes. Easy mixing via hot water or milk makes it a versatile morning ritual powder. 1,161 reviews at 4.2 stars reflects this as a specialized product within SR's collagen lineup.
Sports Research Collagen Peptides with Matcha
10g collagen peptides + 2g organic matcha per scoop (60mg natural caffeine, 20mg L-Theanine) per powder · Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen Peptides (Type I & III)
10g hydrolyzed Type I+III collagen + 2g organic Japanese matcha per scoop. NSF Gluten-Free, Informed Choice tested. 40 calories.
Sports Research Vitamin D3 + K2 10,000 IU
1 softgel per day (60-day supply) per softgel · Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol from lichen, 10,000 IU) + Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7 / MK-7, 100mcg)
Sports Research Vitamin D3 + K2 delivers 10,000 IU of plant-based D3 sourced from lichen — a meaningful vegan differentiation over the lanolin (sheep's wool) source used in virtually all other high-dose D3 supplements. It pairs this with 100mcg of Vitamin K2 as MK-7 (the most bioavailable K2 form) to synergistically direct calcium into bone rather than soft tissue. Each vegan PlantGel softgel includes organic coconut MCT oil to enhance fat-soluble vitamin absorption. Vegan Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, and third-party tested, this is a premium formulation for those seeking serious D3 support without compromise. At 1,100 reviews and 4.8 stars, it has strong early social proof for a product launched in August 2024.
Sports Research Vitamin D3 + K2 with Coconut Oil
2500 IU Vitamin D3 + 100mcg Vitamin K2 (MK-7) per softgel (1 daily) per softgel · Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol from lichen, 2500 IU) + Vitamin K2 (MK-7, 100mcg) with Coconut MCT Oil
60 vegan softgels combining cholecalciferol D3 (from lichen) at 2500 IU and MK-7 vitamin K2 at 100mcg, delivered in a carrageenan-free plant-gel softgel with coconut MCT oil for enhanced fat-soluble absorption. Vegan Certified and Non-GMO Project Verified.
Sports Research Vegan Vitamin D3 + K2 Sugar-Free Gummies (5000 IU D3 + 100mcg MK-7, 60 Count)
5000 IU D3 + 100mcg K2 MK-7 per gummy, 60 gummies per gummy · Vegan D3 (from lichen) 5000 IU + K2 MK-7 (from fermented chickpeas) 100mcg
A sugar-free and sugar-alcohol-free vegan gummy delivering 5,000 IU of lichen-derived D3 and 100mcg of MK-7 K2 from fermented chickpeas per serving. Two-month supply at 60 gummies. IGEN Non-GMO Tested, Vegan Certified, and free of carrageenan, gluten, and soy. Manufactured in a cGMP US facility.
Sports Research Ashwagandha (Shoden) Softgels
120mg Shoden per softgel (equivalent to ~840mg conventional 5% withanolide extract) per veggie softgel · Ashwagandha Root & Leaf Extract (Shoden®, 35% withanolides)
Sports Research Ashwagandha uses Shoden, a patented extract standardized to 35% withanolides — the highest concentration among major branded ashwagandha extracts. Each softgel delivers 120mg Shoden complexed with Coconut MCT Oil and Sunflower Lecithin for fat-enhanced absorption. Vegan, non-GMO, and third-party tested.
Sports Research Gelatin Collagen Cooking Powder
10g beef gelatin (collagen) per scoop, 16 servings per container per powder · Pure Beef Gelatin (Pasture-Raised Bovine Collagen) — 10g per scoop
Pasture-raised beef gelatin powder with 10g collagen and 9g protein per scoop. IGEN Non-GMO Tested, keto certified. Dissolves hot, gels cold — designed for cooking and baking.
Sports Research L-Glutamine Powder
5g L-Glutamine per scoop (1-2 scoops daily recommended) per powder · L-Glutamine (fermented, 5g per scoop)
500g fermented L-glutamine powder delivering 5g per scoop. Vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO tested, and Informed Sport certified for banned substance testing. Made in the USA via a proprietary fermentation process.
Sports Research Keto Omega Fish Oil with Salmon, Krill & MCT
1400mg total omega-3s (1200mg EPA+DHA) per serving; coconut MCT oil included per softgel · Multi-Source Fish & Krill Oil Complex (EPA+DHA) + Coconut MCT Oil + Astaxanthin
Sports Research's Keto Omega stacks four omega-3 sources — wild Sockeye salmon, Alaska Pollock, Antarctic krill, and Calanus oil — with coconut MCT oil and astaxanthin in a single keto-certified softgel. Each serving delivers 1400mg total omega-3s with 1200mg EPA+DHA, plus the phospholipid-bound omega-3s from krill for enhanced cellular absorption. Keto Certified, Non-GMO Verified, and third-party tested for heavy metals and rancidity.
Sports Research Berberine 1000mg (Vegan, 60 Capsules)
1000mg berberine per serving (2 capsules), 60 capsules (30-day supply) per capsule · Berberine (Plant-Based Alkaloid) — 1000mg per serving
A 1000mg berberine supplement in a vegan veggie capsule format, sourced from plant-based berberine alkaloid. 60 capsules providing a 30-day supply. Vegan Certified, Non-GMO tested, gluten-free, and third-party tested for quality. Made by Sports Research in a cGMP-compliant US facility.
Sports Research Whey Protein Isolate Powder — Vanilla
25g whey protein isolate + 6.9g BCAAs + 1000mg L-Leucine per serving per powder · Whey Protein Isolate (US-sourced, 25g per serving) with 1000mg added L-Leucine and Vitamin D
5lb bag of whey protein isolate providing 25g protein and 6.9g BCAAs per 150-calorie serving, enhanced with 1000mg L-Leucine and Vitamin D. US-sourced, non-GMO verified, gluten-free, soy-free, naturally flavored vanilla with under 1g sugar per serving.
Sports Research Whey Protein Isolate Vanilla 5lb
25g protein + 6.9g BCAAs + 1000mg L-Leucine + Vitamin D per scoop (serving) per powder · US-Sourced Whey Protein Isolate + L-Leucine (1000mg) + Vitamin D
Whey protein isolate delivering 25g protein and 6.9g BCAAs per scoop with added 1000mg L-Leucine and Vitamin D. US-sourced whey, Non-GMO verified, gluten-free, soy-free. 5lb bag (56 servings) in creamy vanilla. Free of xanthan gum and artificial sweeteners.
Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer Cleaning Spray with Lemongrass & Sage Oil
N/A per gear · Lemongrass Oil, Sage Oil
A 4-fluid-ounce spray formulated to freshen and clean neoprene waist trimmers, yoga mats, and gym equipment. Made with lemongrass and sage oil for natural deodorizing. Designed specifically to be safe for neoprene without degrading the material.
Sports Research Salmon Oil 2500mg Wild Alaskan Sockeye
2500mg salmon oil per 2-softgel serving delivering EPA & DHA; exact EPA/DHA mg not disclosed on Amazon listing per softgel · Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Oil (Natural Triglyceride Form)
2500mg of cold-pressed wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon oil per serving in natural triglyceride form. MSC Certified, IGEN Non-GMO Tested, gluten-free. Fish gelatin softgels. 180 count. Manufactured in USA cGMP facility.
Sports Research Vegan NAC 600mg
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC). Vegan capsules. Non-GMO Verified, Third-Party Tested.
Sports Research Vegan Omega 3-6-7-9 with Sea Buckthorn & Borage Oil
1200mg multi-spectrum omega blend (Omega 3-6-7-9) per veggie softgel per veggie softgel · Sea Buckthorn Oil + Borage Oil + Flaxseed Oil + Sacha Inchi Oil + Pomegranate Seed Oil + Olive Oil
1200mg multi-spectrum vegan omega blend from six plant oils: Sea Buckthorn, Flaxseed, Pomegranate Seed, Olive, Borage, and Sacha Inchi. Delivers Omega-3, -6, -7, and -9 in a single veggie softgel. Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, cGMP USA manufacturing.
Sports Research Organic Lion's Mane 1800mg
Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus). Vegan capsules. USDA Organic, Non-GMO Verified.
Sports Research Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin 2000mcg
2000mcg methylcobalamin per serving; 120 capsules per bottle per liquid veggie capsule · Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Methylcobalamin B12 at 2000mcg per serving in a carrageenan-free, Non-GMO Project Verified liquid veggie capsule with coconut MCT oil. Supports energy metabolism, red blood cell production, and cellular function. Plant-based and gluten-free.
Quality & transparency details
IFOS-Certified & IGEN Non-GMO — Triple Strength Omega-3
Specific productsCertified — listed products onlySports Research's Triple Strength Omega-3 Fish Oil (AlaskOmega formulation) is IFOS-certified and passed IGEN Non-GMO Tested screening, both published on Nutrasource's public certification registry with downloadable per-lot certificates. Brand marketing citing this certification describes a 5/5-star IFOS rating; that star figure comes from the company's marketing rather than a certificate document re-read in this research. This certification is scoped specifically to the Triple Strength Omega-3 product line and its certified lots — it is product-specific, not a brand-wide certification covering the rest of the catalog.
Label Transparency — No Undisclosed Blends (9-Product Sample)
Brand-wideIndependently documentedAcross a 9-product sample spanning fish oil, turmeric, D3+K2, collagen, biotin, MCT oil, apple cider vinegar, electrolytes, and a multivitamin, every multi-ingredient product individually itemized each active ingredient and its amount rather than folding them into an undisclosed 'proprietary blend.' This shows no undisclosed blends found in a 9-product sample — a sample against a much larger catalog (100+ SKUs), not a full-catalog audit.
Informed Sport & NSF Certified for Sport — participation only, not a confirmed certification
Brand-wideCompany-reportedSports Research has a brand-level presence in the Informed Sport registry and its own site markets an 'Informed Sport Collection,' and NSF's Certified for Sport search tool's brand-name filter includes Sports Research with at least one product lead (creatine). Neither program's specific current product or batch list could be publicly confirmed in this research. Treat both as brand-reported participation, not as a confirmed certification of any particular product.
Manufacturing & Testing Marketing Claims (GMP, 'Third-Party Tested')
Brand-wideCompany-reportedSports Research's public testing language — 'third-party tested,' 'manufactured in a cGMP-compliant facility,' tested 'for heavy metals, oxidation, and active potency' — is standard brand marketing copy. A GMP facility claim is not the same as a formal GMP certification issued by an independent program, and none was located in this research. The only publicly documented, named-lab test results found for this brand are the Nutrasource IFOS/IGEN certificates on the Triple Strength Omega-3 line (see above); everything else here is brand-authored copy.
Licensed Branded-Ingredient Formulas (Label-Documented)
Product lineLabel-documentedSeveral Sports Research product lines use named, licensed branded ingredient forms rather than unbranded generic actives: Curcumin C3 Complex®/BioPerine® (Sabinsa) in the turmeric line, MenaQ7® (Gnosis by Lesaffre) in the K2 and D3+K2 combination line, and Pureway-C®, Chelamax®, Albion®, Chromax®, and K2Vital Delta® in the Advanced Multivitamin. These are ingredient-level facts read from product labels and listings; per standard practice, ingredient-level evidence does not extend to finished-product health claims.
Our evaluation criteria
Sports Research's Triple Strength Omega-3 (AlaskOmega formulation) is IFOS-certified and carries an IGEN Non-GMO Tested pass, both published on Nutrasource's public registry with per-lot certificates. This certification is scoped specifically to this one fish-oil product and its certified lots — not a brand-wide certification. Other catalog lines rely on the brand's own 'third-party tested' marketing language, which this research did not find published, named-lab documentation for.
A 9-product sample spanning fish oil, turmeric, D3+K2, collagen, biotin, MCT oil, apple cider vinegar, electrolytes, and a multivitamin found no undisclosed blends in this 9-product sample — every multi-ingredient product individually itemized each active and its amount. This is a sample finding across roughly 7 categories, not a full-catalog audit of the 100+ SKU range.
Sampled products name specific, licensed branded ingredient forms at labeled potencies (e.g., Curcumin C3 Complex®, MenaQ7®); this research reviewed label-stated doses but did not run a systematic per-product comparison against clinical-trial dosing literature.
A public, self-serve COA lookup was not located on the brand's website during this research, and no published batch-level documentation beyond the Nutrasource IFOS/IGEN certificates for the Triple Strength Omega-3 line was found. This reflects the limits of what could be publicly located, not confirmation that no such documentation exists elsewhere.
What to check before buying
Consumer labeling class actions (2019–2023 filings)
Three consumer class actions have targeted specific Sports Research products over labeling and marketing language — not product safety or contamination, and none of the three are safety-related. Hinkle v. Sports Research Corporation (MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex marketing claims) settled and closed in 2021. Capaci v. Sports Research (Garcinia Cambogia weight-management claims, filed 2019) was publicly reported as pending court approval of a settlement as of the source consulted. Lozano v. Sports Research Corporation ('Naturally Flavored' labeling on a Raspberry Lemonade Keto+ product) was filed in October 2023 and is publicly reported as a proposed, not yet resolved, class action. These are allegations, not findings of wrongdoing.
BBB accreditation status is 'Not Rated'
Sports Research has been a BBB Accredited Business since 2015, but BBB's current rating status for the business is 'Not Rated' — BBB's own language states this reflects insufficient information to issue a rating, not a negative finding.
Public Certificate of Analysis access is limited
No general, brand-hosted public Certificate of Analysis lookup or portal was located during this research; the only publicly documented, named-lab test results found were the Nutrasource IFOS/IGEN materials for the Triple Strength Omega-3 line. No broader public, self-serve COA resource was located; this reflects the limits of what is publicly posted rather than a finding that such documentation does not exist.
What this research does not establish
- Pricing figures were captured from retailer search-index snippets (iHerb, brand site), not direct page fetches or a controlled multi-retailer comparison; treat as approximate and dated to the research date rather than real-time or verified-to-the-cent.
- The Informed Sport product/batch list and the NSF Certified for Sport product listing could not be accessed directly (an HTTP 403 response and a JS-rendered search tool, respectively); both are reported as leads or brand-level participation only, not fully enumerated first-hand.
- The 9-product label-transparency sample covers a small fraction of a catalog of 100+ SKUs; the 'no undisclosed blends' finding describes only the sampled products, not a full-catalog audit.
- FDA warning-letter and enforcement-report searches reflect the limits of publicly available search tools, not certainty that no such record exists; company founding-year is sourced only to company/trade-press materials and a BBB registry entry that differ by one year (this profile avoids asserting either specific year for that reason); and litigation summaries were drawn from class-action tracking/settlement-administrator sites rather than primary court dockets, so the two more recent matters may have progressed since those sources were last updated.
- MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) sustainability certification was confirmed at the ingredient-supplier level (AlaskOmega/Wiley Companies) only; it was not confirmed for Sports Research Corporation itself via MSC's own certificate database.
Research last updated: 2026-07-03
Sources
Sports Research's Triple Strength Omega-3 Fish Oil (AlaskOmega) is IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards) certified, listed on Nutrasource's public certification registry with per-lot certificate PDFs; brand marketing citing this certification describes a 5/5-star IFOS rating.
Independent certifier · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Applies to this fish-oil product line and its certified lots only, not brand-wide.
The same Triple Strength Omega-3 product passed IGEN Non-GMO Tested screening (no detectable genetically-engineered material) via Nutrasource/SGS Nutrasource.
Independent certifier · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Scope limited to this specific product; not brand-wide IGEN testing.
Across a 9-product sample spanning 7 categories, no product used an undisclosed proprietary-blend label format; multi-ingredient products individually itemized each active and its amount.
Company · Accessed 2026-07-03 · 9-product sample only, not a full-catalog audit (catalog is 100+ SKUs).
Sports Research's own site markets a dedicated 'Informed Sport Collection'; a brand-level page also exists in the Informed Sport registry, but the specific certified-product/batch list could not be accessed (HTTP 403).
Company · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Per adjudication: not registry-confirmed at the product/batch level; treated as company-reported participation only, not a certification.
NSF's Certified for Sport program brand-name filter includes 'Sports Research'; a search-engine summary named one specific product lead (Creatine Monohydrate Unflavored), not confirmed as a live listing on direct fetch.
Independent certifier · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Brand-name filter entry directly confirmed on fetch; the specific product listing did not render on direct fetch — treat as a lead requiring live re-verification, not a confirmed certification, per adjudication.
Sports Research's public testing/manufacturing language ('third-party tested,' 'cGMP-compliant facility,' tested for heavy metals/oxidation/potency) is standard marketing copy; no GMP certification issued by an independent program or public COA lookup portal was located.
Company · Accessed 2026-07-03 · No public, brand-hosted COA portal was located within pages accessible in this research; this may exist elsewhere on the site and is not proof of its absence.
- 7.Sabinsa Corporation ingredient materials and Sports Research product pageSpecific productsIndependently documented
Sports Research's Turmeric Curcumin product is formulated with Sabinsa's patented Curcumin C3 Complex® (95% curcuminoids) plus BioPerine® black pepper extract.
Company · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Ingredient identity corroborated by the ingredient-trademark owner's own materials and multiple retailer listings; scope limited to this turmeric SKU/line.
Sports Research's Vitamin K2 and D3+K2 combination products use MenaQ7®, a branded K2 (MK-7) ingredient sourced from chickpeas.
Company · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Applies to the K2/D3+K2 line specifically; the Advanced Multivitamin uses a different branded K2 form (K2Vital Delta®).
Sports Research's Advanced Multivitamin is formulated with several licensed branded ingredient forms: Pureway-C®, Chelamax® magnesium, Albion® zinc, Chromax® chromium, and K2Vital Delta® vitamin K2.
Retailer · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Single listing source; scope is this specific multivitamin SKU.
Vitamin D3+K2 (5,000 IU + 100 mcg K2, 60ct) observed at $25.97 on iHerb (30ct $17.97; 120ct $44.97).
Retailer · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Observed/approximate price at access date only; single retailer, search-snippet retrieval.
Collagen Peptides, Unflavored, 16 oz (454 g) observed at $32.95 on iHerb.
Retailer · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Observed/approximate price at access date only.
Biotin with Organic Coconut Oil softgels listed 'starting from $9.95' on the brand's own site.
Company · Accessed 2026-07-03 · 'Starting from' suggests multiple pack sizes; only the lowest advertised price point captured.
Sports Research Corp has been a BBB Accredited Business since 8/19/2015; current BBB rating status is 'Not Rated' (insufficient information to issue a rating).
Other · Accessed 2026-07-03 · 'Not Rated' is a neutral, no-data status, not a negative rating.
Hinkle et al. v. Sports Research Corporation (Superior Court of California, San Diego County, No. 37-2020-00001422-CU-NP-NC) alleged deceptive labeling of Premium MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex; settled and closed 2021.
Press · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Labeling/marketing claim, not safety or contamination; class period 2016-2020; settlement finalized 2021.
Capaci v. Sports Research (C.D. Cal., No. 2:19-cv-03440-FMO-FFM) alleged Garcinia Cambogia weight-management labeling claims; settlement publicly reported as pending court approval as of the source consulted.
Press · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Status described as pending final court approval as of the source's last update; may have since finalized. Allegation, not a finding.
Lozano v. Sports Research Corporation (C.D. Cal., No. 2:23-cv-08696), filed October 2023, alleges 'Naturally Flavored' labeling on Raspberry Lemonade Keto+ despite alleged synthetic DL-malic acid content.
Press · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Proposed class action as of the source's reporting, not yet certified or resolved; allegation, not a finding.
Sports Research Corporation states it is a family-owned business founded in 1980 in Southern California, headquartered in San Pedro, CA.
Company · Accessed 2026-07-03 · BBB's registry records a founding/operating date of 5/1/1981, one year later; this profile avoids asserting a specific year for that reason and instead uses 'family-owned for over four decades.'
- 18.NutraIngredients, 'NutraCast: Sports Research celebrates 44 years with rebrand'Brand-wideCompany-reported
Trade press (NutraIngredients, April 2024) reported Sports Research 'celebrating 44 years,' founded by Jeff Pederson, family-owned and operated, with COO Mike Pederson and four siblings employed at the company.
Press · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Corroborates the founding narrative in sports-research-founding-001; founder surname spelled 'Pederson' here vs. 'Pedersen' in GlobeNewswire coverage.
In 2023 Sports Research split its legacy Sweet Sweat topical/workout-gel line onto its own site (sweetsweat.com) and repositioned sportsresearch.com around vitamins, supplements, and performance products.
Company · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Common ownership post-split confirmed by sweetsweat.com's own footer copyright line.
- 20.Sports Research site collections and third-party retailer listings (multiple pages)Brand-wideIndependently documented
Sports Research's public catalog spans omega-3/fish oil, collagen, MCT oil, turmeric/curcumin, vitamin D3/K2 combinations, general multivitamins, biotin, apple cider vinegar, creatine, whey protein, and electrolyte hydration powders, plus the separate legacy Sweet Sweat line.
Company · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Qualitative category map corroborated across brand-site pages, Amazon/Walmart/iHerb listings, and press coverage; not an exact SKU count.
Flagship Sports Research SKUs show substantial accumulated retail review volume — e.g., a Walmart Business review page for one Collagen Peptides SKU reported 2,658 five-star reviews at 79.1% of all ratings (implying roughly 3,300+ total ratings on that single channel).
Retailer · Accessed 2026-07-03 · Popularity/volume evidence only, not a quality or efficacy signal; direct re-fetch was blocked by a CAPTCHA, so figures are search-snippet sourced, not re-confirmed first-hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sports Research's fish oil registry-certified?
Is Sports Research's fish oil registry-certified?
Yes, at the product level. Sports Research's Triple Strength Omega-3 (AlaskOmega formulation) is IFOS-certified and passed IGEN Non-GMO Tested screening, both published on Nutrasource's public certification registry with downloadable per-lot certificates. This certification applies specifically to this fish-oil product and its certified lots, not to the wider catalog.
Does Sports Research post Certificates of Analysis publicly?
Does Sports Research post Certificates of Analysis publicly?
A public, self-serve Certificate of Analysis portal was not located on the brand's website during this research. The clearest public, named-lab test documentation found for this brand is the Nutrasource IFOS/IGEN registry listing for the Triple Strength Omega-3 line; broader 'third-party tested' and 'cGMP-compliant facility' language across the catalog is standard marketing copy that this research did not find published, named-lab documentation for.
Does Sports Research use proprietary blends?
Does Sports Research use proprietary blends?
Not in the products sampled for this profile — a 9-product sample across roughly 7 categories found every multi-ingredient product listing each active ingredient and its amount individually rather than as a combined blend total. This reflects a 9-product sample, not a full audit of the brand's 100+ SKU catalog.
Is Sports Research Informed Sport or NSF Certified for Sport certified?
Is Sports Research Informed Sport or NSF Certified for Sport certified?
Sports Research has a brand-level presence in the Informed Sport registry and markets its own "Informed Sport Collection," and NSF's Certified for Sport tool lists Sports Research in its brand-name filter with at least one product lead (creatine). Neither program's specific current product or batch list could be publicly confirmed in this research — treat both as brand-reported participation, not a confirmed certification of any particular product.
Why does Sports Research use coconut oil in their softgels?
Why does Sports Research use coconut oil in their softgels?
Several Sports Research softgel lines list coconut oil as a carrier ingredient on their labels — the Vitamin D3+K2, L-Theanine, CoQ10, and Astaxanthin products all pair the active ingredient with coconut oil in the capsule, per their listings. As general nutrition context, fat-soluble ingredients are often formulated with a fat carrier; this research did not separately evaluate absorption claims for these specific products.
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