Molecular Chirality

Another big thing brands overlook is molecular chirality. Take L-theanine for example. It exists in nature only in its levorotatory form, or left-facing isomer. However, there are racemic syntheses out there producing a 50/50 mixture of the D and L forms. To ensure your product will have the potency and effects you expect, ensuring the proper chirality of the sample is crucial. We do this testing in the lab with our polarimeter. This passes polarized light through the sample to see how it bends when passing by the molecule. The optical/specific rotation result you get will tell you if you have an enantiopure or racemic sample. This comes into play with any amino acid used in supplements, but also a number of synthetic molecules as well. If a molecule has a stereocenter, you have the potential for a chirality difference than can affect the potency and efficacy of your product. Here at Omnient Labs, we run through the gamut of tests to ensure your products are perfect every time.