<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Canyonside Labs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canyonside Labs' is a GMP Certified Dietary Supplement Contract Manufacturer specializing in Liquid, Capsule, and Powder products. ]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:05:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Magnificent Magnesium in Dietary Supplements: Forms, Functions, and Manufacturing Realities]]></title><description><![CDATA[for brand partners, for their customers, and for anyone who wants to understand what magnesium actually is, why it comes in so many forms, what each form is best suited for, and what it takes to manufacture it reliably. We'll also address safety and side effects with the nuance the topic deserves.]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/magnificent-magnesium-in-dietary-supplements-forms-functions-and-manufacturing-realities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03537ba4a34bdda06d990d</guid><category><![CDATA[Dietary Supplement Manufacturing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ingredient Science Series]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:24:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_9322f3e7375d4042bd973e5ad558263b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caffeine: Discovery, How It’s Made, Uses in Supplements, Safety, and Production Challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most brands include caffeine almost reflexively, without fully understanding its chemistry, its sourcing options, its interaction profile, or the very real challenges it presents in manufacturing. Let's fix that.]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/caffeine-discovery-how-it-s-made-uses-in-supplements-safety-and-production-challenges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e9486dab5395dde606de8e</guid><category><![CDATA[Ingredient Science Series]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:25:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_92cccc4ad4bb4a5588ead949917c501c~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_720,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Keychain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sour Power of Malic Acid: Researching Nature’s Energy Molecule]]></title><description><![CDATA[I consider myself a sophisticated connoisseur of the Potio energitica (or the energy drink). There is something about an energy drink that just tastes different than any other beverage, and as I learn more about the ingredients used to make them, I am drawn to one in particular, malic acid. What is it, and why is it so prominent in not only energy drinks but other supplements I use regularly? Here's somethings you need to know about malic acid — from its 18th-century discovery to the manufacturi]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/the-sour-power-of-malic-acid-a-deep-dive-into-nature-s-energy-molecule</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c45d0c149f4fed5652e7c8</guid><category><![CDATA[Ingredient Science Series]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:03:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_7636703306264cceb8f44ff67026595c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Gary Baxter — Director of Operations, Canyonside Labs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary brings a one-of-a-kind combination of hands-on technical mastery, genuine people-first instincts, and an almost uncanny ability to walk into a problem and walk out with a solution. ]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/meet-gary-baxter-director-of-operations-canyonside-labs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6e4180b7119100dff27eb</guid><category><![CDATA[Meet the Team]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:41:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_f37a05d99d9442c89666ef6a3d8d3693~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creatine: The Most Researched Supplement You Might Not Fully Understand]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've spent any time in a gym or supplement aisle, you've seen creatine. It's one of the most popular sports supplements in the world — and one of the most studied. But beyond the "take it for gains" advice you've probably heard, creatine has a surprisingly rich history, a fascinating biochemistry, and some uses that even experienced lifters often miss. Let's break it all down. What Is Creatine? Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found primarily in skeletal muscle ( muscle that is...]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/creatine-the-most-researched-supplement-you-might-not-fully-understand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9ed7595f896866355b0a9</guid><category><![CDATA[Ingredient Science Series]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dietary Supplement Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:43:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_e289f3d379b44fa3abef9f5a4660af77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[L-Citrulline: The Quiet Powerhouse Behind Nitric Oxide]]></title><description><![CDATA[For someone in the supplement manufacturing industry, I knew embarrassingly little about this important ingredient, so I jumped online and started doing some research. Let me share with you what I learned.]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/l-citrulline-the-quiet-powerhouse-behind-nitric-oxide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69950465377aedd131ed6413</guid><category><![CDATA[Ingredient Science Series]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dietary Supplement Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:25:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_6cf935d1761046e793c04158f16e4789~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding L-Theanine: The Calming Amino Acid From Tea]]></title><description><![CDATA[This unique amino acid has gained considerable attention in the wellness community, and for good reason. Let's explore what makes L-theanine special and why it's become such a popular supplement.]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/understanding-l-theanine-the-calming-amino-acid-from-tea</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984f028840b9b8e1d2cbe88</guid><category><![CDATA[Dietary Supplement Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:17:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_0dd127b76af343c2a1a8e5d36472d01d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAC (N-Acetylcysteine): A Comprehensive Guide to Sources, Uses, Mechanisms, and Manufacturing]]></title><description><![CDATA[N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is a well-established ingredient with growing consumer interest. However, NAC presents unique manufacturing challenges including sulfur odor, stability concerns, ingredient interactions, and solubility limitations that require specialized formulation expertise from an experienced custom supplement manufacturer.]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/nac-n-acetylcysteine-a-comprehensive-guide-to-sources-uses-mechanisms-and-manufacturing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941e6ee6e99824bc1040af0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:41:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_09eb559bdf0848409455e558b87fed24~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partnering for Success: Bulk Supplement Production &#38; Contract Manufacturing]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you know you are ready to contact a contract manufacturer to scale up your dietary supplement manufacturing? Let’s dive into the essentials of contract manufacturing for dietary supplements and explore how you can make this partnership work for you.]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/partnering-for-success-bulk-supplement-production</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691b7f5cb8e90ba7de35e308</guid><category><![CDATA[Dietary Supplement Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:45:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_16c3e8fb59c54ccc9a0bf40a498441ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manufacturing Horror Stories: Tales from the Dark Side of Supplement Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[ A Halloween Special from Canyonside Labs As Halloween approaches and the veil between worlds grows thin, gather around the campfire with us to share some truly terrifying tales. But these aren't stories about ghosts or ghouls—they're real-life manufacturing horror stories that keep supplement brand owners up at night. After many years in the dietary supplement industry, we've seen (and heard) some truly frightening situations. Consider this your warning: the following stories may cause...]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/manufacturing-horror-stories-tales-from-the-dark-side-of-supplement-production</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6903e70420b7c87bc0870c2c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:04:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_2465480bbe934674881cfd799accbcf5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Complexities of Supplement Capsule Manufacturing]]></title><description><![CDATA[When supplement brands think about capsule manufacturing, most envision a straightforward process: put powder in capsule, seal it up,...]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/the-hidden-complexities-of-supplement-capsule-manufacturing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c35062761c219f8231e4ad</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:30:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_be2a6e49798947cb99902a102d86bf7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_754,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Science-Backed Supplements for Academic Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical trials specifically examining student and young adult populations, five supplements emerge with the strongest scientific evidence for supporting cognitive function, stress management, immune health, sleep quality, and overall academic performance.]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/science-backed-supplements-for-academic-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b8adb4e3ab00c085e89dd2</guid><category><![CDATA[Dietary Supplement Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_0b9f5748f21249ec85b9916b999bab9f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Maltodextrin Is Added to Your Supplement Ingredients: The Science Behind Better Bioavailability]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a recent marketing meeting at our facility, we were discussing a challenge with one of our customers. They specifically wanted a milk thistle ingredient that didn't contain maltodextrin, but we were having a hard time finding a source that didn't include it. This got me asking: what exactly is the purpose of maltodextrin in milk thistle? As someone who works daily at a supplement manufacturer and has spent years diving deep into how ingredients actually work in the body, I realized...]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/why-maltodextrin-is-added-to-milk-thistle-the-science-behind-better-bioavailability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68add4976e26accbc6ccf05b</guid><category><![CDATA[Dietary Supplement Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:18:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_2050714d019e48cb881eaca4a64ff066~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not quite ready for 5,000 units? That’s okay. You’re not alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not quite ready for 5,000 units? That’s okay. You’re not alone — and we’re here to help you get there.]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/not-quite-ready-for-5-000-units-that-s-okay-you-re-not-alone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6889743fa1ccd6aa39882049</guid><category><![CDATA[Dietary Supplement Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:33:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_e148f8e23c7143e8a39915fee941af31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packaging 101 for New Supplement Brands: What to Expect from Your Contract Manufacturer]]></title><description><![CDATA[This guide will walk you through the basics of supplement packaging and help you understand what to expect when working with a contract manufacturer.]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/packaging-101-for-new-supplement-brands-what-to-expect-from-your-contract-manufacturer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6855b965c53eff7e329203f9</guid><category><![CDATA[Dietary Supplement Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:33:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_2c8a77e80e4d469dbcccd28f14a7b227~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Cold-Fill Liquid Supplements: Production, Products, and Limitations]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an attempt to clarify our liquid capabilities at Canyonside Labs, in this blog we explore the the cold-fill liquid production process, the types of products that can be manufactured using cold-fill equipment, and the limitations of this method.]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/understanding-cold-fill-liquid-supplements-production-products-and-limitations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6843611d2fc24971ecad4b5b</guid><category><![CDATA[Dietary Supplement Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:38:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_4b4fbce3ac83493b81a1b108bd983cba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I Need to Work with a U.S. Based Supplement Manufacturer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Launching a dietary supplement brand is an exciting venture, but it comes with critical decisions that can shape your business’s success....]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/do-i-need-to-work-with-a-us-based-supplement-manufacturer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68081fa8765eb353ed5a28d7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:56:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_71016725176041f1bbee78de58d15ed4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in THE MAGIC OF MOQs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dwarfs gathered round, they began to share the secret of their trade: the magic of the Minimum Order Quantity, or MOQ, that kept their l]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-in-the-magic-of-moqs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67eea867cbac1441ac369ea0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:43:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_b4609fcd4eb14341a0ecb80a2c8393f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The History of Supplements: Ancient Remedies to Modern Nutrition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supplementing the diet for enhanced health is an idea that is thousands of years old.]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/the-history-of-supplements-ancient-remedies-to-modern-nutrition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a6944ce17352758016da9</guid><category><![CDATA[Dietary Supplement Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:18:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_1297c7b421184a2ca8e624f81fc4826c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_651,h_325,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carly Busfield</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Supplement Brand Needs a Backup Manufacturer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine this: Your supplement brand has built a strong customer base, your products are selling well, and demand is growing. Then,...]]></description><link>https://www.canyonsidelabs.com/post/your-supplement-brand-needs-a-backup-manufacturer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67aa97799646a4d9ab6411e2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:23:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f4446_606d15a0aa2c487f9578e14b79b2b8f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Loughmiller</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>