Why We Third‑Party All Our Products

 The GoPrimal Promise of Clean, Transparent Nutrition

In a market flooded with flashy labels and wellness trends, GoPrimal stands firm in one principle: we outsource manufacturing—because your health deserves clarity, control, and quality. With recent exposés revealing ingredient mislabeling and anticompetitive practices, our model isn’t just smart—it’s essential.

1. Ingredient Integrity Through Independent Oversight

Third‑party manufacturing means separation of creation and evaluation. At GoPrimal, we choose expert facilities that adhere to rigorous standards, ensuring what goes on the label is exactly what’s inside the product.

Contrast that with the recent Creatine Gummy Scandal. Independent testing revealed that popular gummy brands often contained little to no creatine—some as low as under 2% of what was promised. For instance, Ovrload’s Cherry Cola gummies had only 0.0849 g versus the 4.5 g claimed, and other brands like Gains Nutrition and Push also delivered dramatically short.AgFunderNews+15Gymfluencers+15Calfkicker.com+15

SuppCo’s analysis of Amazon’s top-ranked gummies likewise showed four of six products delivered almost no creatine. One brand—Happyummmm—contained a meager 0.005 g per serving, less than 0.1% of the labeled 5 g.

These are not just mistakes—they represent trust lost. That’s why GoPrimal's third‑party partners are independently verified labs who uphold transparency, so everyone knows exactly what’s in every product.

2. Ethics Over Exclusivity

When a brand acquires its supplier and cuts off competitors, that's not vertical integration—it’s gatekeeping. Recently, David Protein acquired Epogee, the sole maker of its key fat‑replacer ingredient, EPG, and is now facing a lawsuit alleging they deliberately monopolized access to that ingredient.Men's Fitness+11Food Business News+11AgFunderNews+11

Plaintiffs claim that David Protein used "secretive and collusive conduct" to exclude competitors from EPG, leaving brands that depended on it stranded. The damages claimed include hundreds of thousands in R&D losses and operational expenses.AgFunderNews+3Food Business News+3Modern Retail+3

When “Rigorously Perfected” Isn’t What It Seems

The recent ConsumerLab report on David Protein Bars pulled back the curtain on what happens when marketing outpaces reality. Despite its slogan of being “rigorously perfected protein,” independent testing found that the bars contained less protein and more fat than advertised.

On top of this, David’s formulation relies on EPG, a synthetic fat created from plant oils and propylene glycol, alongside artificial sweeteners such as sucralose and acesulfame potassium (Ace-K). Even worse, the brand leans on the FDA’s 20% margin of error allowance for nutrition labels — meaning that what’s written on the wrapper can legally deviate significantly from what you’re actually eating.

This isn’t just about label math — it’s about trust. When athletes and everyday consumers buy a protein bar, they expect it to fuel recovery and performance. A bar with inflated protein claims and hidden synthetic fats undermines that trust completely.

At GoPrimal, this is exactly why we third-party all our products: because numbers on a label should be promises kept, not marketing spin.

3. Transparency Is Non-Negotiable

Third‑party manufacturing brings clarity, not confusion. Each batch is tested and certified by independent labs; results are accessible and auditable. That’s a stark contrast to the opaque marketing and questionable formulations now surfacing in the gummy craze.

Take the Wired exposé: popular gummies not only lacked creatine, but elevated levels of creatinine—a breakdown product—suggested manufacturing damage due to heat or acidic processing.AgFunderNews+5Modern Retail+5supplysidefbj.com+5veganhub.co+9WIRED+9SuppCo+9

Supplement market oversight remains weak. The FDA doesn’t pre‑approve supplements; companies are responsible for safety and labeling. One Harvard researcher warns that, in the current system, we can’t even be sure what’s in our supplements.WIRED

We take the opposite approach: GoPrimal partners with labs that follow NSF or US Pharmacopeia standards, because labels mean something.

4. Solving Real Problems for Real People

Our customers come to us because they want outcomes—not hype. They want stronger workouts, better recovery, mental clarity, and natural health benefits—not empty claims or monopolistic stunt plays.

When other brands raise suspicion, GoPrimal raises the bar. We:

• Source only from labs with cGMP compliance and third‑party certifications.

• Publish full formulation and lab results for every product.

• Never rely on "secret" ingredients locked behind exclusive deals.

We build trust through transparency, not hype.

5. The GoPrimal Difference: Independent, Ethical, Effective

By consistently third‑partying our products, GoPrimal guarantees:

In Summary

The recent scandals—from creatine gummies delivering almost no actual creatine to allegations of anticompetitive behavior in the protein bar world—underscore why GoPrimal’s third‑party model isn’t just a choice—it’s our promise.

We believe health is earned through honesty, quality, and shared benefits, not shortcuts or market manipulation. When you choose GoPrimal, you're choosing supplements that are:

• Third‑party manufactured and verified

• Transparent by design

• Ethically sourced

• Formulated to deliver real results

In a world rife with mislabeling and monopolies, we choose progress—and we bring you with us.