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Excipients are binders, fillers, and "glues" that are added to many supplements to prevent clumping of powdered ingredients and improve efficiency in manufacturing. Typically, excipients do not have nutritional value and their ingestion can cause adverse effects, toxicity, allergic responses, and drug interactions.

At Quantum Nutrition Labs, we do not use any non-nutritive excipients in the manufacturing of our products. Our products are designed to provide pure, clean nutritional supplementation without any toxic tagalongs that can harm the body.

Quantum Nutrition Labs offers capsules, powders, and liquid supplements, but not tablets. This is because tablets almost always require non-nutritive binding agents to manufacture. When you choose a Quantum Nutrition product, you can be assured that its contents are pure.

QNL was created by Dr. Robert Marshall, Ph.D., CCN, who practiced clinical nutrition for more than 30 years and hosted “HealthLine Now,” a radio show that helped listeners with their health and wellness goals. His whole foods approach to dietary supplementation, which included avoiding nonnutritive excipients and other common, commercially used additives, were, and still are, the foundation of our clean, high-quality, wellness products.

The philosophy behind our “quantum” approach to nutrition is that all living organisms possess a bioenergetic field that transcends physical matter. This biofield can be invigorated by whole food nutrients and phytochemicals that support the body's bioenergetic field, cellular health, and overall functioning. By exclusively utilizing the purest natural ingredients to create our products, Quantum Nutrition Labs aims to harmonize your body with the natural world and help you live your healthiest, most vibrant life.

No, we do not use hydrogenated oils, nor do we use any additives that alter the flavor, color, or fragrance of the product. Our products are also made without:

• Added preservatives like potassium sorbate
• Non-nutritive excipients like magnesium stearate
• Talcum powder, an anti-clumping powder and suspected carcinogen

The immune system is an incredibly complex network of organs, tissues, glands, and cells that find and respond to harmful foreign invaders like viruses and bacteria, which can cause disease. The immune system relies on various micronutrients, such vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, selenium, beta-carotene, iron, and zinc, for optimal functioning. Deficiencies in these and other phytonutrients can lead to increased risk for infection and longer recovery periods.

Ideally, we would get all the essential immune-boosting vitamins and minerals we need by eating nutritious foods. However, it can be difficult to maintain a balanced diet for many reasons. Even if you consume a nutrient-rich diet, industrial farming practices have eroded the microbiome of the soil our food is grown in and with it the nutritional value of most food products. As a result, it's critical to take targeted supplements that support your immune system.

We source ingredients only in their unrefined state, so you may notice that the color, texture, and even odor of a product may vary somewhat between batches and across seasons. Despite these natural variations, each product contains its exact formula and is rigorously tested for purity.

Clinical evidence supports the use of several different supplements for promoting restful sleep. These include:

• Melatonin. This sleep-promoting hormone is naturally released by the body in the hours leading up to bedtime. Melatonin supplementation may help support a healthy sleep-wake cycle especially when you’re trying to realign your natural sleep rhythm due to shift work or jet lag. However, it’s important to use melatonin cautiously as scientists lack information on its long-term effects.
• Magnesium. Magnesium deficiency is increasingly common and may cause nighttime symptoms like leg cramps. Easy for the body to absorb, magnesium glycinate is known for its calming properties and may promote relaxation and sleep. Research indicates that supplementing with magnesium may help some individuals fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). Essential oil components of English lavender, like linalool and terpineol, support sleep by reducing stress and activity in the central nervous system, lowering blood pressure, and potentially improving mood. Lavender has a long history of use in natural medicine for its calming properties and possesses limited risk for side effects. Lavender oil can be taken by mouth or administered through aromatherapy.
• Valerian (Valeriana officinalis). This root extract contains many bioactive chemicals that can have moderate sedative and relaxing effects on the body. A possible mechanism by which valerian may improve sleep is by increasing the amount of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a calming neurochemical in the brain.11 Some studies have shown valerian to help people fall asleep faster and sleep more throughout the night.
• L-theanine. An amino acid found in tea leaves, L-theanine is another substance that triggers the release of GABA.12 L-theanine naturally calms anxiety, enhances relaxation, and provides a safe natural sleep aid without drowsiness.13 L-theanine should be used carefully as it can interact with other medications.

Explore Quantum Nutrition Labs’ specially formulated sleep-promoting supplements at Supplements for Sleep.

We guarantee the quality and consistency of every supplement we offer by using cutting-edge testing equipment and practices and running multiple tests on each ingredient, including:

• Heavy metal testing
• Microbial testing for contaminants
• Microscopy to evaluate botanical identity
• High-performance thin layer chromatography, which looks at levels of active phytochemicals within a plant

At QNL, our rigorous testing protocols guarantee that our products are free from toxins, pesticides and herbicides, and steroid and antibiotic residues.

In addition to performing in-house testing, we engage numerous third parties to validate the quality of our products. Our manufacturing facility is certified by independent testing agencies like USP and NSF. Many of our products are further certified by the Non-GMO Project, OU Kosher, and USDA Organic.

Lastly, the vitality of the ingredients tested is screened using energetic assessment methods based on an applied kinesiology method known as the Bi-Digital O-Ring Test, developed by Dr. Yoshiaki Omura.1 This method has been an integral part of QNL’s ingredient sourcing and formulation development.