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Commercial Supplier Since 1992

We’ve been doing this since before dietary indoles were a category.

Designed Nutritional Products was established in Orem, Utah in 1992 — and became the original commercial source for Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) and a founding pioneer in the commercial development of DIM and Ascorbigen, before most of the industry knew what dietary indoles were. More than thirty years later, we’re still here, still independent, and still focused entirely on being the most knowledgeable and reliable bulk ingredient supplier in the business.

1992
Established
Orem, Utah, USA
30+
Years supplying
Supplement brands worldwide
9
Specialty ingredients
Across 5 categories
#1
Only domestic source
Germanium Sesquioxide
Our Story

Built on expertise, sustained by relationships

Designed Nutritional Products was established in Orem, Utah in 1992, at a time when dietary indoles weren’t yet on the supplement industry’s radar. We put them there.

We became the original commercial source for Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) and were among the earliest commercial pioneers in bringing Diindolylmethane (DIM) and Ascorbigen to the supplement market — years before they became category staples. At the same time, we were building the only domestic U.S. source for Germanium Sesquioxide, a position we still hold today.

At the height of the Melatonin market, Designed Nutritional was the largest producer in the world. We’ve watched this industry grow and change for more than three decades, and through all of it we’ve stayed true to the same core belief: that the best thing we can offer our customers isn’t just a high-quality ingredient — it’s the knowledge and support to use it well.

We’re a small, focused team operating from our Orem, Utah facility. We’re not trying to be everything to everyone. We know our ingredients deeply, we stand behind every batch we ship, and we treat every customer relationship as a long-term partnership, not a transaction.

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We will never compromise our commitment to excellence. We provide the highest quality nutritional ingredients, lead the industry in anticipating customer needs, and foster long-term business relationships by consistently delivering unsurpassed quality, innovation, and value.

Mission Statement — Designed Nutritional Products
Company Timeline
1992
Company Established
Designed Nutritional Products is established in Orem, Utah. Becomes the original commercial source for I3C and an early commercial pioneer in DIM and Ascorbigen.
1990s
Melatonin Market Leader
At the height of the Melatonin boom, Designed Nutritional becomes the largest producer of Melatonin in the world.
1999
David Parish Becomes President & U.S. Patent 5,895,787
David Parish joins as President & CEO, bringing leadership focus on quality and specialty ingredient development. Patent issued for methods using I3C compounds in relation to fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome.
2001
David Parish Acquires Designed Nutritional Products
David Parish purchases Designed Nutritional Products, becoming Owner, President & CEO. Under his leadership the company expands its portfolio of specialty dietary ingredients and deepens its focus on quality manufacturing and technical documentation.
2003
U.S. Patent 6,613,792
Patent issued for methods using I3C compounds in relation to premenstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms.
Today
Still Independent, Still Focused
Operating from Orem, Utah with a full portfolio of 9 specialty ingredients. The only domestic U.S. manufacturer of Germanium Sesquioxide.
Why Work With Us

What makes Designed Nutritional different

There are a lot of ingredient suppliers out there. Here’s what we think sets us apart — and what our customers tell us keeps them coming back.

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The Original I3C Source & Dietary Indole Pioneer
We were the original commercial source for I3C and among the earliest commercial pioneers in DIM and Ascorbigen. That history isn’t just a badge — it means we understand these ingredients more deeply than anyone else in the market. We’ve watched how they behave, how they’re formulated, and how the science has evolved over three decades.
Since 1992
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The Only Domestic Germanium Source
We are the only domestic U.S. manufacturer of Germanium Sesquioxide (Ge-132). Import restrictions prevent compliant Asian material from legally entering the U.S. — making us the only compliant sourcing option for American brands. That’s not a marketing claim. It’s a supply chain fact.
Learn more →
USA Manufactured
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Technical Support That Actually Helps
We’re a supplier of information as much as we are a supplier of ingredients. Our team has an extensive research library, analytical methods expertise, and real formulation experience. When you have a question about one of our ingredients, you’ll get a real answer — not a brochure.
In-House Expertise
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Full Documentation With Every Order
Every shipment comes with a full Certificate of Analysis. We maintain FDA-registered, CFR 117 compliant operations at our Orem, Utah facility. When your QA team needs documentation, it’s ready. No chasing, no delays.
COA Every Order
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Backed by Issued U.S. Patents
Our work in dietary indoles has been recognized through multiple U.S. patents covering formulation applications in fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel, PMS, and menopause. These represent years of original research and development — not just ingredient reselling.
View Our Patents →
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Long-Term Partnerships, Not Transactions
We work with supplement brands, private label companies, contract manufacturers, and formulators — and we take those relationships seriously. Many of our customer relationships span years or decades. We’re invested in your success, because it’s how we measure ours.
B2B Focused
Our Commitment

Three principles we’ve held since day one

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Uncompromising Quality
We will provide our customers with the highest quality nutritional ingredients and custom formulations available. Every batch is tested. Every COA is accurate. Every ingredient meets or exceeds specification before it leaves our facility.
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Industry Leadership
We will lead the industry in anticipating and meeting customer needs. We were first to market with dietary indoles. We continue to invest in research and product development so that our customers always have access to the most effective ingredients available.
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Relationships Built on Results
We will foster long-term business relationships by consistently delivering unsurpassed quality, innovation, value, and opportunity that meets or exceeds expectations. Your success is our success. It’s that simple.
Leadership & Facility

The people and place behind our products

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David Parish
President & CEO

David Parish became President of Designed Nutritional Products in 1999 and acquired the company in 2001. Under his leadership, the company has focused on bringing specialty dietary ingredients to the nutritional supplement industry before they were widely known. Over three decades, he has built the company into the recognized leader in dietary indoles and a trusted source for specialty bulk ingredients used by brands across the United States and internationally.

Original commercial source for I3C; early commercial pioneer in DIM and Ascorbigen
Built the only domestic U.S. manufacturing source for Germanium Sesquioxide
Led Designed Nutritional to become the world’s largest Melatonin producer at market peak
Holds multiple U.S. patents covering dietary indole applications — view patents →
30+ years of hands-on formulation and ingredient expertise
Our Facility
Designed Nutritional Products
Orem, Utah
1199 South 1480 West, Orem, UT 84058
Facility
Orem, Utah, USA
Registration
GMP Standard
21 CFR Part 117
In Operation
Since 1992
Manufacturing
Germanium Sesquioxide
Testing
In-house & third-party
All products are warehoused and tested at our Orem facility before shipment. Germanium Sesquioxide is manufactured on-site — the only domestic U.S. production source for this ingredient.
Address 1199 South 1480 West, Orem, UT 84058
Let’s Work Together

Ready to source from the original dietary indole supplier?

Whether you’re building a new product line, looking for a more reliable source, or just want to talk through your formulation needs — our team is here. We’ve been having these conversations for over thirty years and we genuinely enjoy them.

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Low Minimum Orders
MOQ from 100g on Germanium Sesquioxide and 1kg on most dietary indoles. Easy to sample and evaluate before scaling up.
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Documentation Ready
Full COA with every order. SDS available on request. FDA registered, CFR 117 compliant. Your QA team will thank you.
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Real Technical Support
Questions about formulation, dosing, stability, or compatibility? We have an extensive research library and 30+ years of hands-on experience to draw from.
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Samples Available
Samples available for qualified manufacturers. Contact us to discuss your needs and we’ll get you what you need to evaluate the ingredient.