When it comes to research chemicals and performance supplements, quality is everything. The difference between a 99% pure compound and an untested mystery bottle can be the difference between getting real results safely versus risking your health on adulterated products.
The Supplement Market’s Dirty Secret: Unfortunately, the industry has seen its share of dubious products. Independent analyses found that a significant number of products sold as “SARMs” online either contained no active SARM, or were laced with other compounds like prohormones or SERMs. Even more common is under-dosing. This not only cheats the consumer, it can also mess up your plans.
Why Lab Testing Solves This: Third-party lab testing involves sending product samples to an independent laboratory for analysis using techniques like HPLC. When a vendor provides an official lab report, you can see the identity of the compound and its purity percentage. Buying only lab-tested SARMs/peptides gives peace of mind that you’re researching with real, clean compounds. Olympus Labs UK, for example, partners with certified testing labs to verify each batch and publishes those COAs on our site.
How to Verify Quality Yourself: As a consumer or researcher, you should demand proof. Here’s a quick checklist:
- Look for a COA: A Certificate of Analysis should be readily available for the batch of product you’re buying.
- Check the Testing Entity: Ensure the lab is an actual third party, not just an in-house printout.
- Purity Percentage: Ideally it’s above 98%. Many good SARMs come out 99%+.
- Date of Testing: Make sure the test is recent. Every batch can differ, so up-to-date testing is crucial.
Conclusion: In an industry where regulation can be murky, third-party lab testing is your safeguard. It’s the difference between a calculated, professional approach to self-enhancement and a risky gamble with unknown substances. Always choose products that are backed by data – purity, identity, concentration. Your health and results depend on it.