Sports Research
Comprehensive Brand Analysis
Fast Facts
Company History & Milestones
- 1980: Founded in Southern California by Jeff Pedersen; first product Sweet Sweat.
- 1990s–2000s: Expanded to supplements and fitness accessories.
- 2010s: Amazon success with collagen, MCT oil, vitamin D3.
- 2023: Major rebrand after 43 years in business; HQ in San Pedro, CA.
- 2024: $1.6M settlement in Garcinia Cambogia false marketing class action (denied wrongdoing).
Product & Manufacturing Profile
Core Products
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Manufacturing Model
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Quality Certifications
- Products formulated in-house; manufactured by U.S. cGMP partners.
- Many products Informed-Sport or Informed-Choice certified.
- Independent lab testing (labs unnamed).
Third-Party Testing
Transparency
Published Testing
- Does not routinely post COAs; available on request.
Trust Score
Trust Score: None/10
Reasoning: Trust Score: 4/5
Sports Research stands out for longevity, Informed-Sport testing, and strong product reputation. Trust is reduced slightly due to lack of public COAs and the Garcinia lawsuit, but overall confidence remains high.
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