Is Sports Research Worth It? Supplements Reviewed
We pick and rank products by tested cost per dose and certification, never by commission.
Sports Research is a smaller catalog than the mass-market brands we track: 28 products across 24 categories. 10 of them, 36%, state a third-party mark on the label: Informed Sport, IFOS 5-Star, or a Vegan certification. We did not confirm every mark in a public registry.
The name suggests every product is drug-tested. It is not. Check each label.
Sports Research Report Card
Four things we can actually measure from our own catalog and FDA data, not opinion.
| Dimension | What we found | Caveat |
|---|---|---|
| Third-party certification | 10 of 28 products (36%): Informed Sport, IFOS 5-Star, or Vegan certification stated on the label | Based on the certification each label discloses to us; we did not pull an independent COA for every product |
| Cost vs category median | Priced above the category median in 11 of 28 products (39%), typical difference near 0% | Cost per day only, not a measure of a better product |
| Category coverage | 24 categories we track, from biotin to CLA | Limited to categories we independently compare; not Sports Research's full catalog |
A Smaller Catalog, Some Real Certification, One Honest Gap
Sports Research trades on its name. That name implies athlete-grade testing across the board. Our catalog data says the reality is more selective.
10 of the 28 products we track, 36%, state a third-party mark on the label. Informed Sport screens for banned substances. IFOS 5-Star is an independent fish-oil purity and freshness standard. Some products also state a Vegan certification.
18 Sports Research products we track carry no confirmed independent certification. Most are plain single-ingredient items like MCT oil and astaxanthin. Those ingredients have less standardized third-party testing infrastructure than fish oil or protein.
On price, Sports Research sits close to the category median overall, priced above it in 11 of 28 products we track. It is not a discount brand and not a premium one by cost per dose alone. The certified products are where the value case is clearest.
Safety: some products listed here give more than the adult upper limit in one serving: vitamin D4,000 IU a day (NIH). Do not take more than that unless your doctor tells you to.
Sports Research Products We Track
All 28 Sports Research products we track, sorted by cost per effective daily dose. Prices are live as of our last check on . Cost per day ranges from $0.05 to $1.50.
| Product | Cost/Day | Certification (as labeled) |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Research Vitamin D3 5000 IU with Coconut Oil (360 softgels) | $0.05 | Not confirmed Non-GMO tested |
| Sports Research Biotin 5000 mcg with Coconut Oil | $0.15 | Not confirmed Non-GMO Verified |
| Sports Research L-Glutamine Powder (500 g) | $0.25 | Not confirmed None found in a public registry |
| Sports Research Vitamin K2 MK-7 100 mcg (60 softgels) | $0.30 | Not confirmed Third Party Tested (brand claim) |
| Sports Research Vitamin K2 MK-7 180 mcg (60 softgels) | $0.32 | Not confirmed Third Party Tested (brand claim) |
| Sports Research L-Theanine 200 mg with Suntheanine (60 Softgels) | $0.33 | Not confirmed Third Party Tested (brand claim) |
| Sports Research Vitamin D3 + K2 (5000 IU + 100mcg MK-7) | $0.40 | Not confirmed Non-GMO Verified, Vegan |
| Sports Research Creatine Monohydrate, Creapure (90 servings, unflavored) | $0.41 | Certified NSF Certified for Sport (registry listing: Creapure Creatine Monohydrate Unflavored, 450 g) |
| Sports Research Organic MCT Oil | $0.42 | Not confirmed None |
| Sports Research Triple Strength Astaxanthin 12 mg | $0.44 | Not confirmed None |
| Sports Research Alpha GPC 630 mg (Extra Strength) | $0.45 | Not confirmed None |
| Sports Research CLA 1250mg (Tonalin) | $0.45 | Not confirmed None |
| Sports Research Vegan Omega-3, 60 Veggie Softgels | $0.46 | Certified Non-GMO Tested, Vegan Certified |
| Sports Research Vegan Omega-3 (Algae Oil, 60 Softgels) | $0.46 | Certified Vegan Certified, Non-GMO Tested |
| Sports Research Saffron with Affron 30 mg | $0.50 | Certified Label says third-party tested (no lab named) |
| Sports Research Antarctic Krill Oil, 1000mg (Superba2) | $0.52 | Not confirmed None |
| Sports Research Berberine 1000 mg (120 Veggie Capsules) | $0.53 | Certified Third-party tested (brand claim) |
| Sports Research Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex with BioPerine (120 Softgels) | $0.57 | Not confirmed None |
| Sports Research Vitamin D3 + K2 | $0.57 | Not confirmed None |
| Sports Research Triple Strength Omega-3 (1250mg) | $0.65 | Certified IFOS |
| Sports Research Molecular Hydrogen Water Tablets (Unflavored, 60 tablets) | $0.67 | Not confirmed None |
| Sports Research Ashwagandha, Shoden 120 mg + root powder (60 Softgels) | $0.73 | Not confirmed Third Party Tested (brand claim) |
| Sports Research Organic Lion's Mane 1,800 mg (90 Capsules) | $0.77 | Not confirmed Third Party Tested (brand claim) |
| Sports Research Collagen Peptides (Unflavored) | $0.80 | Certified Informed Choice |
| Sports Research Multi Collagen Complex with Hyaluronic Acid (90 capsules) | $0.83 | Certified Informed Choice (listed as "Multi Collagen Complex", October 2026 list) |
| Sports Research Marine Collagen Peptides (Unflavored, 12 oz) | $1.03 | Certified Informed Choice (listed as "Marine Collagen", October 2026 list) |
| Sports Research Organic MCT Oil Powder | $1.26 | Not confirmed None |
| Sports Research Organic Greens, Original (7.05 oz, 20 servings) | $1.50 | Certified Informed Sport (product line Organic Greens); USDA Organic |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sports Research a good supplement brand?
On certification, better than most. We track 28 Sports Research products. 10 of them, 36%, state a third-party mark on the label: Informed Sport, IFOS 5-Star for fish oil purity, or a Vegan certification. That is a smaller catalog than some brands, but a meaningful certified share.
Does the name Sports Research mean every product is drug-tested?
Not automatically. Check each product's own certification field rather than assuming the brand name implies testing.
How does Sports Research pricing compare?
Roughly average. Sports Research prices above the category median in 11 of 28 products we track and below it in the rest. The typical difference from median is close to zero. It is neither a bargain brand nor a premium one on price alone.