At Metagenics, we’re extremely proud of our commitment to evidence-based, natural solutions for healthcare concerns. For over 40 years, we have researched and developed science-based nutritional supplements, metabolic foods, and lifestyle programmes to empower health practitioners, patients and consumers with superior nutrition science. From concept to creation, each product goes through an extensive development process to ensure it meets our standards of science-backed quality.
Metagenics has an in-house team of more than 75 expert scientists from across the world, who together develop our innovative range of products and validate their efficacy. Our global science team works collaboratively together, sharing the science, novel ingredients, and research studies to bring the most innovative, scientifically validated and highly researched nutritional supplements to the market locally.
The quality of Metagenics’ research and development effort is second to none, with more than 100 publications indexed on PubMed, more than 70 human clinical studies completed, and 63 patents either granted or pending.
Good things take time, and at Nutri Advanced, now part of Metagenics, we know that creating exceptional supplements requires dedication and precision. From concept to creation, each product goes through an extensive development process to ensure it meets our standards of science-backed quality.
Inspiration
Concept
Our ideas begin with insights and inspiration from our customers and the wider market. By understanding the life challenges our customers face, we’re inspired to provide simple, effective solutions that help get to the root cause of health needs, getting the body back into balance more quickly and effectively.
Our ideas begin with inspiration from leading scientific research, health practitioners, and the latest findings from Metagenics’ innovation labs. Whether it's new discoveries in academic journals, insights from health experts, or discussions with global suppliers, we’re always gathering ideas to design products that genuinely support health.
Research
Innovation
Driven to find the best scientific and clinical insights, our Product Innovation Team dig deep into the science and consult with leading practitioners and suppliers to develop and trial our products, protocols and tools to deliver effective health solutions. This painstaking process involves a combination of the following:
- Extensive literature research.
- Participation in scientific congresses.
- Attendance at Industry Trade Shows eg, Supply Side West, Vitafoods.
- Exclusive use of science-validated ingredients.
- Supplier collaboration.
- Tracking new technologies and ingredients.
- Collaboration with scientific experts.
- Validation by clinical trials.
Once an idea takes shape, we invest time into deep research. Our team, supported by Metagenics’ scientific expertise, investigates the efficacy and safety of each ingredient. We ask key questions, guided by science:
- Which combination of ingredients will deliver the best results?
- Are they safe, and do they comply with UK standards?
- Are we using the highest quality ingredients that meet Metagenics’ stringent standards?
Development
Development, Quality and Manufacturing
Our formulas are crafted with scientific rigour and precision at Metagenics’ state of the art production facilities, with each ingredient undergoing thorough quality and safety testing. Materials are tested along every step of the supply chain and facilities are independently audited by government regulating bodies in addition to standard in-house testing procedures.
Our development process brings together the scientific rigour of Metagenics and our in-house expertise. Formulas are crafted with precision, ensuring that each ingredient is in its optimal form for absorption and effectiveness. Each product is designed to deliver the highest quality without unnecessary fillers or allergens, aiming to meet both efficacy and affordability.
Formulation
Regulatory and Legal Compliance
A team specialised in regulatory and legal affairs ensures all products and ingredients are compliant for each of the markets and regions where the products will be sold.
Our Metagenics-approved manufacturers create initial samples, which we rigorously test for taste, ease of use, and overall quality. Only after we’re satisfied that every detail is perfect do we proceed to final production. All of our products are manufactured to GMP standards at trusted facilities across the UK, Europe, and the USA, adhering to Metagenics’ global quality standards.
Launch
Storage
Once the product has been manufactured, it is shipped to and stored in our state of the art, temperature-controlled warehouse facility based in High Peak, Derbyshire.
Once the product is finalised, it’s prepared and stored in our temperature-controlled, state-of-the-art warehouse in High Peak, Derbyshire, ensuring quality from start to finish. Metagenics’ commitment to innovation and quality drives every stage of our process, and our team takes pride in creating supplements that make a meaningful difference in our customers' lives.