Ryan Harris writes about ingredient science and formulation at Compound Solutions, translating the research behind patented ingredients into practical guidance for the formulators, R&D teams and brands building with them.
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions At a glance: Spermidine is easy to formulate when it comes in […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions The bottom line: Yüth® is a nature-identical spermidine that adds a cellular-renewal […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions TL;DR: For a functional beverage that needs natural, clean-label sweetness with no […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions Quick Take: A functional beverage is a drink made to provide a […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions Quick Take: Yüth® is Compound Solutions’ nature-identical, self-affirmed GRAS spermidine, built for […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions TL;DR: ReBiome® is a patent-pending pre and postbiotic, and an important addition […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions Quick answer: Magnesium deficiency may reduce the effectiveness of the energy systems […]
Compound Solutions has been recognized as a Great Place To Work® for 2026, marking our sixth consecutive year receiving this […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions TL;DR: Apple cider vinegar (ACV) helped make acetate part of the wellness […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions Start here: Triacetin is arguably the most under-appreciated prebiotic for the gut. […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions What the Science Shows Mag41™ stands on a broader scientific foundation than […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions The short answer: Fibermaxxing means intentionally increasing fiber intake through foods, powders, […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions What to know first: Mag41™ is patent-pending magnesium acetate, and that magnesium-acetate […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions What to know: ReBiome® supports butyrate-producing bacteria by delivering bioavailable acetate directly […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions Magnesium has been stuck in the sleep aisle for too long […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions Quick take: ReBiome® vs. Inulin. ReBiome® and inulin do not deliver the […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions Quick answer: Magnesium acetate, as Mag41™, is a patent-pending daytime magnesium for […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions Quick Take: Acetate and butyrate are both short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), but […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions Quick Take: Mag41™ is the best fit for RTDs, hydration formulas, stick […]
By Ryan Harris, Ingredient Content Specialist, Compound Solutions TL;DR: The most well-known postbiotics are butyrate, propionate and acetate. ReBiome® is […]