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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.

Founded 1980San Pedro, California130 products
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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.

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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

Mid-range tier

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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Omega Fatty AcidsSoftgel

Sports Research Krill Oil 1000mg (Superba 2)

Yes — Superba 2 krill oil is MSC-certified and undergoes independent quality testing

1000mg krill oil per softgel; EPA+DHA in phospholipid form per softgel · Antarctic Krill Oil (Superba 2) 1000mg — EPA+DHA (phospholipid-bound), Astaxanthin, Choline

Sports Research uses Superba 2 krill oil — a clinically proven krill brand from Aker BioMarine — providing 1000mg of Antarctic krill oil per softgel with EPA and DHA omega-3s in phospholipid form, natural astaxanthin, and choline. Phospholipid-bound omega-3s are more bioavailable than triglyceride-form fish oil and require no fat co-consumption for absorption. 30 softgels at 4.6 stars with 283 reviews.

4.6 (283)
$21.95$0.73/serving
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Omega Fatty AcidsSoftgel

Sports Research Cod Liver Oil 1000mg with Vitamins A & D3

IFOS Certified, IGEN Non-GMO Tested, MSC Certified Sustainable

1000mg cod liver oil (165mg Omega-3, 300mcg Vitamin A, 10mcg D3) per softgel; up to 3 softgels/day per softgel · Wild Alaskan Cod Liver Oil with Vitamins A & D3

Wild Alaskan cod liver oil delivering 165mg Omega-3 fatty acids plus 300mcg Vitamin A and 10mcg (400 IU) D3 per softgel. MSC Certified sustainable, IFOS Certified, IGEN Non-GMO tested. Burpless and bovine-free.

4.8 (228)
$24.95$0.21/serving
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Fitness GearGear

Sweet Sweat Mini Loop Resistance Bands Set of 5

Not applicable

N/A per gear · N/A (gear)

A set of 5 mini loop resistance bands in graduated resistance levels (Light through XX-Heavy) made from 12-inch rubber. Designed for squats, lunges, donkey kicks, glute bridges, and hip thrusts. Includes a mesh carry bag. Available in Toned color variants. 220 reviews at 4.6 stars.

4.6 (220)
$17.95$3.59/serving
Eye HealthVeggie Softgel

Sports Research Lutein + Zeaxanthin

Third-Party Tested

1 softgel daily per veggie softgel · Lutein (Lute-Gen®) 20mg + Zeaxanthin 4mg

Sports Research Lutein + Zeaxanthin delivers 20mg of lutein and 4mg of zeaxanthin per veggie softgel using the patented Lute-Gen® ingredient derived from marigold flowers under a traceable seed-to-drum program. The formula is suspended in organic coconut oil inside a carrageenan-free Plantgel capsule, making it one of the cleaner one-a-day eye health supplements on the market. Third-party tested and manufactured in a cGMP-compliant US facility.

4.4 (204)
$14.95$0.50/serving
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Hydration & ElectrolytesPowder (stick pack)

Sports Research Hydrate Electrolyte Powder Packets — Cherry Pomegranate

Third-Party Tested (cGMP, USA manufactured)

400mg sodium, 200mg potassium, plus magnesium, calcium, chloride, and phosphorous per packet (one daily or as needed) per powder (stick pack) · Electrolyte matrix (sodium 400mg, potassium 200mg) with 65+ trace minerals, 7 vitamins, and coconut water powder

16 individual stick-pack electrolyte sachets delivering 6 electrolytes (sodium 400mg, potassium 200mg, magnesium, calcium, chloride, phosphorous), 65+ trace minerals, 7 essential vitamins, and coconut water powder. Sugar-free, naturally flavored, Cherry Pomegranate.

4.2 (198)
$22.95$1.15/serving
MineralsSoftgel

Sports Research Magnesium Oxide 420mg Softgels

IGEN Non-GMO Tested, Gluten-Free, Third-Party Tested

420mg magnesium oxide per softgel (≈100% DV) per softgel · Magnesium Oxide (420mg elemental magnesium per softgel)

Sports Research Magnesium Oxide delivers 420mg elemental magnesium per softgel in Sports Research's biolipid delivery system with Coconut MCT Oil and Sunflower Lecithin. Non-GMO, gluten-free, and third-party tested. Once-daily format supports enzymatic processes, muscle function, and bone health.

4.5 (186)
$16.95$0.19/serving
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Omega Fatty AcidsSoftgel

Sports Research Vegan Omega-3 with Vitamin D3 Softgels (1020mg Omega-3 + 5000 IU D3, 60 Veggie Softgels)

Yes — Non-GMO Verified, Vegan Certified, cGMP-compliant

1020mg Omega-3 + 5000 IU D3 per 2-softgel serving, 60 softgels (30-day supply) per softgel · Vegan Omega-3 Concentrate (life's OMEGA algae oil) 1020mg EPA+DHA + Vegan D3 5000 IU per 2-softgel serving

A 60-veggie-softgel product delivering 1,020mg of plant-based omega-3 (EPA+DHA from life's OMEGA algae oil) plus 5,000 IU (125mcg) of vegan D3 per 2-softgel serving. Vegan certified, gelatin-free, and Non-GMO Verified. Manufactured in a cGMP-compliant US facility. 184 reviews at 4.6 stars.

4.6 (184)
$29.95$0.50/serving
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Herbal AntioxidantsSoftgel

Sports Research Oil of Oregano with Black Cumin Seed Oil & Ginger Oil

Non-GMO Tested, Gluten-Free Verified, cGMP (USA)

Proprietary blend of Oregano Oil, Black Cumin Seed Oil (thymoquinone-rich), and Ginger Oil per softgel; 1 softgel daily per softgel · Oregano Oil + Black Cumin Seed Oil + Ginger Oil

Each softgel delivers Oregano Oil (rich in carvacrol), Black Cumin Seed Oil (rich in thymoquinone), and Ginger Oil in a single gluten-free, Non-GMO softgel. Third-party tested, cGMP-manufactured in the USA. 60 softgels per bottle.

4.5 (169)
$22.95$0.38/serving
Gut Health & ImmunityPowder

Sports Research Bovine Colostrum Powder

Third-Party Tested

1 scoop (2g) mixed in cold liquid daily per powder · Bovine Colostrum (2g per serving) — IgG immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, growth factors (IGF-1, TGF-β)

Sports Research Bovine Colostrum Powder delivers 2 grams of first-milking bovine colostrum per serving — a concentrated superfood rich in immunoglobulins (IgG), lactoferrin, growth factors, and essential proteins. Sourced exclusively from U.S. cattle after calves receive their share, it undergoes cold-chain pasteurization to preserve bioactive integrity. The unflavored, single-ingredient powder is Informed Sport certified (sport-safe testing) and Non-GMO and gluten-free verified, dissolving smoothly in cold liquids. With 75 servings per container and a launched date of November 2024, this is one of Sports Research's newer premium offerings positioned squarely in the rapidly growing colostrum supplement category.

4.2 (165)
$53.95$10.79/serving
MultivitaminsCapsule

Sports Research Advanced Multivitamin with 23 Essential Vitamins & Minerals

Non-GMO Tested, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, cGMP (USA)

Complete 23-nutrient daily multivitamin in 1 veggie capsule; includes clinically-branded forms for superior bioavailability per capsule · 23 Vitamins & Minerals with Pureway-C, Chelamax Mg, Albion Zinc, K2 Vital Delta MK-7, CoQ10

23 essential vitamins and minerals in a veggie capsule featuring branded ingredient forms: Pureway-C liposomal Vitamin C, Chelamax Magnesium, Albion Zinc, Chromax Chromium picolinate, K2 Vital Delta MK-7 Vitamin K2, and CoQ10. Non-GMO Tested, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free. 60 capsules.

4.6 (140)
$22.95$0.38/serving
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Nootropic SupplementsLiquid Veggie Capsule

Sports Research Extra Strength Choline 800mg

Non-GMO Project Verified; Vegan Certified; cGMP manufactured; third-party tested per SR quality protocol

800mg choline per day (2 capsules); 60 capsules per bottle — 30-day supply per liquid veggie capsule · VitaCholine (Choline Bitartrate)

Extra-strength choline supplement featuring VitaCholine at 800mg per serving (two liquid veggie capsules). Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan certified, gluten-free, and soy-free. Supports acetylcholine production for focus, memory, and cognitive clarity. 60-capsule, 30-day supply.

4.6 (128)
$19.95$0.33/serving
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MineralsCapsule

Sports Research Blood Balance Iron Supplement with Folate, B12 & Vitamin C

Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Vegan, Gluten-Free, cGMP (USA)

36mg Iron per capsule with synergistic B-complex vitamins and Vitamin C; 1 capsule daily per capsule · Iron (36mg) + Folate + Vitamin C + Vitamin B12 + Vitamin B6

36mg iron per capsule paired with Folate (B9), Vitamin C for absorption, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 in a single vegan capsule. Supports hemoglobin production, oxygen transport, and red blood cell formation. Non-GMO, Certified Vegan, Gluten-Free, cGMP-manufactured. 90 capsules.

4.7 (112)
$26.95$0.30/serving
Greens PowderPowder

Sports Research Organic Greens Superfood Powder

USDA Organic certified; cGMP manufactured

1 scoop per serving; 20 servings per container per powder · Spirulina + Chlorella + Ashwagandha + All 8 B-Vitamins

USDA Organic greens superfood powder with spirulina, chlorella, ashwagandha, matcha caffeine, all 8 B-vitamins from quinoa sprouts, baobab, Jerusalem artichoke, digestive enzymes, and probiotics. Available in Original and Pineapple Coconut flavors. Sugar-free.

4.2 (107)
$29.95$4.28/serving
Omega-3 & Fish OilOil

Sports Research Omega-3 Fish Oil Liquid

Third-Party Tested

1 tablespoon (15mL) per day; flexible dosing possible per oil · Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids as Triglyceride (TG) form — EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 1,500mg + DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 1,000mg per tablespoon serving

Sports Research Omega-3 Fish Oil Liquid delivers 2,925mg of omega-3 fatty acids per tablespoon serving — including 1,500mg EPA and 1,000mg DHA — making it one of the most potent liquid omega-3 formulas available in a consumer format. Sourced from 100% wild-caught Alaska Pollock from the Bering Sea, it is IFOS 5-Star certified and MSC-certified sustainable, ensuring both purity and environmental responsibility. A 10-step low-temperature refinement process removes fishy odors and produces a burpless lemon-flavored oil that can be taken straight off the spoon or added to food. Packaged in a glass bottle to prevent BPA exposure and oxidation, this product targets quality-focused omega-3 users who want maximum EPA/DHA without the burden of large capsules.

4.5 (100)
$42.95$5.37/serving
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Nootropic SupplementsLiquid Veggie Capsule

Sports Research Alpha GPC 630mg Extra Strength

Non-GMO Project Verified; Vegan Certified; cGMP manufactured; third-party tested per SR quality protocol

630mg Alpha GPC per day (2 capsules); 60 capsules per bottle — 30-day supply per liquid veggie capsule · Alpha GPC (L-Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine)

Extra-strength Alpha GPC at 630mg per serving (two liquid veggie capsules) using a phospholipid choline compound for superior blood-brain barrier penetration. Supports focus, memory, reaction time, and exercise performance. Vegan Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, and soy-free.

4.6 (99)
$26.95$0.90/serving
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Mood & Stress SupportSoftgel

Sports Research Pure Saffron 30mg with Affron Extract

Vegan Certified, Non-GMO Tested, Gluten-Free, Carrageenan-Free, cGMP (USA)

30mg Affron Saffron Extract per softgel; 1 softgel daily per softgel · Affron Saffron Extract (standardized to 3.5% Lepticrosalides)

30mg Affron saffron extract per veggie softgel, standardized to 3.5% Lepticrosalides — the only clinically standardized saffron extract on the market. Grown in Spain. Vegan Certified, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Carrageenan-Free. 60 softgels.

4.4 (94)
$29.95$0.50/serving
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Protein PowderPowder

Sports Research Whey Protein Isolate Vanilla 2lb

Non-GMO Verified, cGMP USA

25g protein + 6.9g BCAAs + 1000mg L-Leucine + Vitamin D per scoop per powder · US-Sourced Whey Protein Isolate + L-Leucine (1000mg) + Vitamin D

Same whey protein isolate formula as the 5lb SKU: 25g protein, 6.9g BCAAs, 1000mg added L-Leucine, and Vitamin D per scoop. 32 servings in creamy vanilla. US-sourced, Non-GMO verified, gluten-free, soy-free. No xanthan gum or artificial sweeteners.

4.0 (87)
$49.95$1.56/serving
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Omega Fatty AcidsSoftgel

Sports Research Organic Flaxseed Oil Softgels 1242mg

IGEN Non-GMO Verified, cGMP

1242mg organic flaxseed oil (720mg ALA) per softgel per softgel · Organic Flaxseed Oil (1242mg, providing 720mg ALA omega-3 per softgel)

Sports Research Organic Flaxseed Oil delivers 1242mg of cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil per softgel, yielding 720mg ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) — a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid. Carrageenan-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and the first IGEN Non-GMO verified flaxseed oil softgel supplement. 200-count bottle provides over 6 months supply.

4.6 (82)
$26.95$0.13/serving
Omega Fatty AcidsSoftgel

Sports Research Vegan DHA 700mg Algae Oil Omega-3

Vegan Certified, Non-GMO Tested, Gluten-Free

700mg DHA from Vegan Algae Oil DHA Concentrate per serving per softgel · Algae Oil DHA

700mg DHA per serving sourced from sustainably cultivated algae oil — the original marine source of omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan Certified, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free. 90 softgels, designed for cognitive and neurological support.

5.0 (80)
$34.95$0.39/serving
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Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer Eco Series — Medium Pink GearFitness GearGear

Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer Eco Series — Medium Pink

Not applicable

N/A per gear · N/A (fitness gear)

Plant-based Yulex waist trimmer belt in Medium Pink. Neoprene-free, eco-friendly alternative with adjustable hook-and-loop fit. Designed to increase core perspiration during workouts. Highest-rated SKU in the Eco Series at 4.9 stars.

4.9 (52)
$29.95
CollagenPowder

Sports Research Marine Collagen Peptides Dark Chocolate (15 Servings)

Yes — IGEN Non-GMO Verified, NSF Certified gluten-free, Informed Choice tested for banned substances

10g marine collagen per scoop, 15 servings per powder · Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Peptides (IGEN Non-GMO Tested, Wild-Caught Barramundi and/or Red Snapper) — 10g per scoop

A 15-serving dark chocolate marine collagen powder sourced from wild-caught barramundi and/or red snapper. Each scoop delivers 10g of hydrolyzed Type I and III collagen peptides with 9g of protein and 18 amino acids. IGEN Non-GMO Verified, NSF Certified gluten-free, and Informed Choice tested for banned substances. Zero grams of sugar.

4.5 (51)
$26.36$1.76/serving
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Sports Research Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer Eco Series - Large Pink Fitness Gear (Yulex natural rubber belt)Fitness GearFitness Gear (Yulex natural rubber belt)

Sports Research Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer Eco Series - Large Pink

N/A

N/A per fitness gear (yulex natural rubber belt) · N/A

The Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer Eco Series in Large Pink is the larger-size variant of Sports Research's premium eco-conscious waist trainer, constructed from Yulex — an FSC-certified, plant-derived natural rubber that replaces petroleum-based neoprene. Designed for larger waist circumferences, the adjustable belt delivers the same core heat-trapping and sweat-amplification mechanism as the classic Sweet Sweat design but with a more sustainable material footprint. Launched in October 2024 alongside the Small Pink variant as part of Sports Research's broader eco-product initiative.

4.8 (39)
$29.95$29.95/serving
Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer Eco Series — XL Pink GearFitness GearGear

Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer Eco Series — XL Pink

Not applicable

N/A per gear · N/A (fitness gear)

Plant-based Yulex waist trimmer belt in XL Pink. The largest size in the Eco Series lineup. Neoprene-free eco-friendly alternative with adjustable hook-and-loop closure. Designed to maximize core perspiration coverage for larger-frame athletes during training.

4.7 (37)
$29.95$29.95/serving
Sports Research Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer Eco Series Fitness Gear / YulexFitness GearFitness Gear / Yulex

Sports Research Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer Eco Series

None

N/A per fitness gear / yulex · N/A

The Sports Research Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer 'Eco Series' is a neoprene-free ab belt constructed with Yulex Technology — a plant-based natural rubber alternative to traditional neoprene. Available in small pink and designed with an adjustable fit, it is marketed as an eco-friendly waist trainer that promotes perspiration in the core area during exercise. Sports Research Sweet Sweat has been a market leader in waist trimmer and sweat-enhancement gear since the early 2000s, and the Eco Series represents a sustainability-forward evolution of their classic waist trimmer design. The product launched October 2024 with 35 reviews and a 4.3-star rating.

4.3 (35)
$29.95

Quality & transparency details

IFOS-Certified & IGEN Non-GMO — Triple Strength Omega-3

Specific productsCertified — listed products only

Sports 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 documented

Across 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-reported

Sports 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-reported

Sports 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-documented

Several 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

Third-Party TestedIndependently documented — applies to listed products

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.

No Proprietary BlendsIndependently documented

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.

Clinical DosingCompany-reportedSee evidence detail

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.

Published COAsSee evidence detail

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

  1. 1.Nutrasource IFOS certified-products databaseSpecific productsCertified — listed products only

    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.

  2. 2.Nutrasource IGEN certification pageSpecific productsCertified — listed products only

    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.

  3. 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).

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 6.Sports Research product and FAQ pagesBrand-wideCompany-reported

    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. 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.

  8. 8.Sports Research and retailer product listingsProduct lineLabel-documented

    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®).

  9. 9.Amazon product listingSpecific productsLabel-documented

    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.

  10. 10.iHerb product listing (search snippet)Specific productsLabel-documented

    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.

  11. 11.iHerb product listing (search snippet)Specific productsLabel-documented

    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.

  12. 12.Sports Research product listing (search snippet)Specific productsLabel-documented

    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.

  13. 13.Better Business Bureau business profileBrand-wideIndependently documented

    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.

  14. 14.Top Class Actions settlement summarySpecific productsIndependently documented

    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.

  15. 15.Garcinia Cambogia class action settlement siteSpecific productsIndependently documented

    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.

  16. 16.ClassAction.org case summarySpecific productsIndependently documented

    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.

  17. 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. 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.

  19. 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'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.

  21. 21.Walmart Business review page (search snippet)Specific productsIndependently documented

    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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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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