Canyonside Labs

02/26/2026

🔧 Meet James — the hands behind the wrenches at Canyonside Labs.

* At age 8, James spent winter evenings with his mom assembling a boxed Harley-Davidson piece by piece after school.
* He learned early on how to diagnose and fix pumps and equipment on a dairy farm.
* He served his country in the military.
* Has always had patience and loves fixing things.

James brings all of that — the childhood curiosity, the farm-forged problem-solving, and the military work ethic — to work everyday. His genuine smile and team spirit are indispensable. Thanks for all you do James!

02/20/2026

Discover how L-Citrulline quietly fuels nitric oxide production and why supplement makers should care. Dive into practical insights from industry research, clear explanations of mechanisms, and real-world applications for formulations. Read the full breakdown: https://wix.to/Lzh15EY

For someone in the supplement manufacturing industry, I knew embarrassingly little about this important ingredient, so I jumped online and started doing some research. Let me share with you what I learned.

02/17/2026

It is said that you should always try new things to keep your mind sharp. We tried our hand at decorating sugar cookies the other day. I don't know if our minds are any sharper but we sure had a lot of fun.

02/05/2026

New on the blog: Understanding L-Theanine — the calming amino acid found in tea and why it pairs so well with caffeine for focused, calm energy. Learn how this compound worked for me while building a supplement brand and how it might help your focus and stress levels. Read more: https://wix.to/bIO1vVm

During my journey creating a supplement brand, I stumbled upon a product I fell in love with! It was a simple product—an oral strip that you put on your tongue that contained three simple ingredients: caffeine, vitamin B12, and L-Theanine. I took the product every morning and throughout the day as...

02/05/2026

If you guessed L-Theanine you are right! And if you didn't...then good try and better luck next time :)

L-Theanine has become a staple in the "nootropic" world, largely because it offers a rare combination: it relaxes the mind without making you want to take a nap.

L-Theanine is a non-protein amino acid primarily found in green and black tea leaves, as well as certain types of mushrooms.

Unlike other amino acids used to build muscle, L-Theanine’s main job is crossing the blood-brain barrier to influence brain chemistry. It increases levels of GABA, serotonin, and dopamine, while also promoting alpha brain waves—the same state of "alert relaxation" achieved during deep meditation.

Check back regularly to learn about other ingredients being used in today's supplement industry.

01/29/2026

Name the ingredient used in modern supplements that is commonly used for the following:

• Reduce stress
• Improve sleep
• Enhance cognitive function and focus
• Promotes relaxation without sedation

01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human dignity.

Dr. King reminded us that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” His words challenge us to be active participants in that bending—in our communities, our workplaces, and our daily lives.

01/15/2026

If you took the number of capsules produced by Canyonside Labs in 2025 and placed them end to end, the distance from the first capsule to the last would be 3,141.8 miles! That's the distance from Miami, Florida to Anchorage, Alaska.

01/09/2026

In 2025 Canyonside Labs produced 241.84 million capsules. What would the distance be from one end to the other, if that number of capsules was placed end to end?

12/31/2025

2025 was an amazing year for us at Canyonside Labs. This video shows some of the highlights. What did you love in 2025? What do you hope for in 2026?

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from Canyonside Labs!

12/18/2025

Discover the incredible benefits of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) in our latest guide! From its sources to unique manufacturing challenges, this comprehensive post covers everything you need to know about NAC. Dive in now: https://wix.to/m2XnIAc

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is a well-established ingredient with growing consumer interest. However, NAC presents unique manufacturing challenges including sulfur odor, stability concerns, ingredient interactions, and solubility limitations that require specialized formulation expertise from an experien...