Chad Brey

Chad Brey supplement formulation expertChad Brey
Formulations Chemist

With over 30 years of experience in the dietary supplement industry, Chad Brey has formulated hundreds of dietary supplements since 1997, providing expertise in product development, formulation, and R&D sample preparation. His collaborations include work with numerous brands, helping them navigate the complexities of supplement formulation, ingredient sourcing, and product development strategies. Chad is the founder of The Vitamin Chemist Inc., a specialized formulation consultancy.

Chad leverages his deep scientific background and industry knowledge to assist startups and established brands in ideation, formulation, and product development processes. His comprehensive expertise includes formulation dossiers, design of experiment documentation, raw material sourcing assistance, and prototype creation, streamlining the journey from concept to market for dietary supplement brands.

Chad’s expertise spans all delivery forms such as capsules, tablets, powders, gummies, liquids, gels, and tinctures. He possesses in-depth knowledge of ingredient interactions, stability considerations, flavor development, and emerging industry trends. His scientific approach combines anecdotal evidence with clinical data to create effective, market-ready formulations that meet specific health objectives.

Chad honed his chemistry skills at companies including Amgen, where he performed research and development on Enbrel and other small and large molecules; Baxter, where he conducted qualitative analysis on globular proteins and antibodies; and Nusil Technology, where he served as a Senior Chemist and Certified Polymer Chemistry Instructor. His educational background includes a degree in Biochemistry from California State University, Northridge, where he conducted research on the characteristics of phospholipids in cell membranes, contributing to a peer-reviewed publication. Chad also holds certifications in Dietary Supplements and Homeopathic & Botanical Studies from Huntington University of Health Sciences.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Chad enjoys sharing his knowledge with clients and building long-term relationships within the supplement industry from his lab in Bakersfield, California.

Expertise

  • Dietary Supplement Formulation
  • Capsules
  • Tablets
  • Powders
  • Gummies
  • Liquids & RTDs
  • Gels & Tinctures
  • R&D Sample Preparation
  • Raw Material Sourcing
  • Product Ideation and Market Strategies
  • Design of Experiment (DOE) Documentation

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We just completed a very large Homeopathic tablet order that required involvement from 4 different facilities. There was nobody else in the country that was willing to help us that we called until we found superior. First shipment came last week and we couldn’t be happier or more impressed with the team. Thank you Justine, Phil, Stephenie you are the best!

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I was choosing between two companies to create a formulation, and it came down to their level of service, expertise and confidence in their ability to execute. After speaking to Phil, their lead guy who knows all things supplements and is very easy to communicate with, was enthusiastic and helped to create a strategy to see my vision through. The last thing you want is a transactional relationship in this industry, so whether you’re a first timer or a veteran, these guys know how to add value no matter what level you’re at. Highly recommend Superior and their team to get the job done.
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When they say “Superior” they aren’t kidding. Of over 100 companies on our NSF list that we called, and over 20 that we talked to, Superior was the ONLY one that consistently answered their phones, worked incredibly diligently to problem solve and R&D an incredibly complex patented proprietary product, and consistently was two or three steps ahead of us, the landscape and their competitors. Looking forward to a long relationship Superior!
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We’ve been using Superior for over 5 years. We came to them because our last manufacturer stopped making the capsule size I needed. I looked everywhere for a replacement. Luckily, I found Superior. They quoted me a fair price and sourced a hard to find ingredient quickly. In the 5 years we’ve had them make our product, which is a custom formulation, they have never delivered late once. Quality control is very high and I get constant updates from Phil our point person while it is being manufactured. I cannot recommend them enough.
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Our previous manufacturer was 3 months late on a production and barely spoke with us. We have run many runs with Superior and as with all manufacturing, there was an order that was a little late because of poor crop growth. Not only did they warn us ahead of time they showed us the list of suppliers they were calling day and night to try to find replacement material. Best company ever!
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Jake, Justine and Phil are just a few of the team members we have had the pleasure of working with at Superior. As a marketing agency working in the supplement industry, we work with many suppliers on behalf of our clients. I especially appreciate Superior Supplements Manufacturing because of their dedication to customer relationships. They go to extreme measures to ensure quality ingredients, fair pricing and great turn around times. The staff is also extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this team.