USANA makes every effort to avoid ingredients that contain animal by-products. However, it has not been possible to entirely eliminate such ingredients from some of the Nutritionals.

The gelatin used for the CoQuinone 30, BiOmega, Palmetto Plus, and E-Prime gelcaps is derived from an animal source. Currently there is not a reasonable alternative to the gelatin used in USANA's gelcap products. We are aware of companies using vegetable-derived gelcaps, but this technology is not yet sufficient to maintain the standard of quality and stability USANA requires. At present, the vegetable capsules we have researched tend to be very brittle, crack easily, and have a poor shelf life. Current vegetable capsules are also difficult to use in filling machines because of their fragility.

USANA scientists continually research ways to improve product formulation and manufacturing. If, in the future, vegetable-based capsules achieve better results, we may consider using them in the USANA product line.

Please note: the gelatin used in our products is certified to be from BSE-free (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) sources by the manufacturer.

For more detailed information, please refer to the lists below.

Nutritionals

• Active Calcium: vitamin D (deriven from lanolin, which comes from sheep's wool)
• AO Booster: no animal by-products
• BiOmega: fish oil, capsule (gelatin), vitamin D (deriven from lanolin, which comes from sheep's wool)
• BiOmega Jr: fish oil, egg yolk, vitamin D (deriven from lanolin, which comes from sheep's wool)
• Body Rox:  vitamin D (deriven from lanolin, which comes from sheep's wool)
• Active Calcium Chewable: honey powder, vitamin D (deriven from lanolin, which comes from sheep's wool)
• Chelated Minerals (Multimineral): no animal by-products
• CoQuinone 30 and CoQuinone 100: capsule (gelatin)
• Digestive Enzyme: no animal by-products
• E-Prime: capsule (gelatin)
• Ginkgo-PS: no animal by-products
• Hepasil DTX: no animal by-products
• Mega Antioxidant: vitamin D (deriven from lanolin, which comes from sheep's wool)
• OptOmega: no animal by-products
• Palmetto Plus: capsule (gelatin)
• PhytoEstrin: no animal by-products
• Poly C: no animal by-products
• Procosa: no animal by-products
• Proflavanol C¹⁰⁰ and Proflavanol C²⁰⁰: no animal by-products
• Pure Rest: no animal by-products
• USANA Probiotic: no animal by-products
• Usanimals: milk calcium
• Visionex and Visionex DS: no animal by-products
• Vitamin D: vitamin D (deriven from lanolin, which comes from sheep's wool)

Diet and Energy

• Fibergy Plus*: no animal by-products
• Chocolate Whey Nutrimeal*: whey protein, sodium caseinate (a milk derivative), and vitamin D (deriven from lanolin)
• Dutch Chocolate Nutrimeal*: whey protein, sodium caseinate (a milk derivative), and vitamin D (deriven from lanolin)
• Wild Strawberry Nutrimeal*: whey protein, sodium caseinate (a milk derivative), and vitamin D (deriven from lanolin)
• French Vanilla Nutrimeal*: sodium caseinate (a milk derivative) and vitamin D (deriven from lanolin)
• Nutrimeal Free*: vitamin D (deriven from lanolin)
• Protein Snacks* (Choco Chip, Peanutty Bliss, and Fudge Delite): whey protein and nonfat milk powder
• Go Nuts 'n' Berries Nutrition Bar*: no animal by-products
• Peanut Butter Crunch Nutrition Bar*: whey protein and nonfat milk powder
• Chocolate Fusion Nutrition Bar*: whey protein and nonfat milk powder
• Oatmeal Raisin Nutrition Bar*: no animal by-products
• Rev3 and Rev3 Surge Pack: no animal by-products
• SoyaMax*: no animal by-products

*Please note: While some USANA Foods do not contain dairy ingredients, they may be processed on equipment that comes into contact with dairy ingredients or by-products. Please refer to product labels or the official USANA Product Information Booklet for additional information.

Sense

• Intensive Hand Therapy: beeswax
• Energizing Shower Gel: hydrolyzed milk protein
• Nourishing Conditioner: hydrolyzed silk
• Revitalizing Shampoo: hydrolyzed silk
• Glucosamine HCl is found in the Eye Nourisher, Perfecting Essence, Serum Intensive, and Night Renewal products. Glucosamine HCl, which is ultimately derived from chitin, is a compound found in the shells of shellfish. It is highly processed, however, and once it has been extracted and purified it does not contain any residual animal ingredients or protein.