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Although the efficacy for many of the compounds facilitated in the nutraceutical industry is well documented the impurities and molecular confirmation of the target material can be elusive.

Since most facets of the nutraceutical industry are not regulated by the FDA very few analytical methods have been promulgated to support the industry. This is a major concern to the industry since some states (e.g. California Prop 65) have ratified regulations which necessitate that the products must be tested and be documented to be free of listed carcinogens. Since there are limited or no promulgated methods to directly support the nutraceutical industry, EPA environmental methods or Standard Methods are often facilitated resulting in inconclusive results.

Hexavalent chromium quantitation has been consistently problematic for nutraceutical products as the extraction procedures (EPA Method 3060 and 3060A) are not designed for the complex organic matrices. Significant analytical interferences associated with colorimetric detection have also been documented due to the highly soluble aromatic compounds.

Due to the complex nature of nutraceutical products Applied Speciation and Consulting offers an array of different scientifically based analytical and preparatory methods. If current methodology is found to produce inconclusive results (based on rigorous quality control) our scientists have the experience and knowledge to direct method development and research to ensure the product can be safely consumed.

Professional experience for the nutraceutical market includes, but not limited to:

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Chromium supplements                                         Trace Metals Analysis

Selenium supplements                                           Arsenic Speciation Analysis

Selenium enriched yeast                                         Selenium Speciation Analysis

Kelp extracts                                                       Chromium Speciation Analysis

Vitamin powders                                                  Analytical Method Development

Vitamin supplements                                          

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