Frequently Asked Questions
How can I buy your products?
- If you’re a Coach, Trainer, Sports Team, Professional and Collegiate Athlete, Healthcare Professional, Distributor, Retailer, or Athlete with an affiliate code and want to open an account, you can register online.
- If you’re a general athlete, visit our Consumer Site, designed just for you.
What does it mean to be NSF Certified for Sport®
When it comes to quality and safety certifications for dietary supplements, NSF International is considered the gold standard. NSF International is the leading accredited third-party certifier of dietary supplements, functional foods and dietary supplement raw ingredients (ANSI-Accredited Product Certification Body - Accreditation #0216).
The NSF Certified for Sport® certification program helps athletes, coaches and trainers make more informed decisions when choosing sports supplements. The program is recognized by the NFL®, NFL Players Association®, MLB®, MLB® Players Association, PGA®, LPGA® and Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports®.
Certified supplements must meet rigorous standards that include comprehensive lab testing and extensive evaluation of the manufacturing process to ensure contaminated substances or hidden ingredients are not added to a product.
How do I know my Klean Athlete® product is NSF Certified for Sport®?
All Klean Athlete® products are tested for 290 banned substances and NSF Certified for Sport®. You can also search for Klean Athlete® certified products by visiting https://www.nsfsport.com/. You can search for certified products by keyword (i.e. product name, company name, lot number, etc.), browse products by purpose/goal, product type or brand, or view products by the most recently added.
Tip: Upon visiting the https://www.nsfsport.com/ site, you’ll be able to search from within the homepage banner by entering the brand name (Klean Athlete®) and/or product name in the text box and clicking Search Certified Products. Otherwise, click on the “Certified Products” tab or the orange button at the top of the homepage that says “Search Certified Products” to begin your search.
What makes Klean Athlete products high quality?
Our complete product line is GMO-free and formulated without wheat or gluten, artificial coloring, flavoring or sweeteners. For us, integrity is paramount, and quality is absolute, supported by the uncompromising standards we maintain at state-of-the-art U.S. manufacturing facilities while upholding rigorous testing and third-party certifications to ensure safety, consistency and quality.
- NSF-GMP registered manufacturing facility in the U.S.
- The finished product is manufactured and tested in the U.S. in accordance with NSF International quality standards.
- In-house laboratories are ISO 17025 accredited and certified and perform Chemical, Physical, and Microbial testing. Third-party testing is performed by accredited laboratories.
- Raw materials are tested for identity.
- Raw material suppliers undergo rigorous qualification procedures and audits.
Where are your products manufactured?
Our products are manufactured in an NSF-GMP registered facility in North America.
What type of quality control and safety processes does Klean Athlete maintain?
We conduct comprehensive testing of each and every batch of ingredients upon reception for identity, microbial contamination, potency and contaminants such as solvents, pesticides and heavy metals. We value consistency in our commitment to comprehensive third-party testing to ensure the purity and potency of all finished products.
Why should I choose Klean Athlete products?
Klean Athlete is a complete line of premium, NSF Certified for Sport®, free-from, science-based sports supplements formulated with clean, high-quality ingredients for all athletes, from recreational to pro. Klean Athlete supports active lifestyles and empowers athletes to achieve peak performance through optimal health.‡
Why were anchovy and sardine removed from the “Contains” allergen statement for Klean Omega offered in the Klean Athlete Sport Pack?
The marine triglyceride concentrate used in Klean Omega offered in the Klean Athlete Sport Pack is highly refined, a process that removes the proteins responsible for fish allergies.
Under guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, highly refined oils are not considered major food allergens because allergenic proteins are removed during processing. For this reason, anchovy and sardine are not required to appear in the allergen “Contains” statement, even though they may be used as source fish for the refined oil.
Why are anchovy and sardine still listed in the ingredients for Klean Omega offered in the Klean Athlete Sport Pack if they are not in the allergen statement?
Anchovy and sardine are listed in the ingredient description because they are source fish used to produce the marine triglyceride concentrate used in Klean Omega.
Although these fish may be used as raw material sources, the refining process removes the allergenic proteins. Because of this, FDA labeling regulations do not require anchovy or sardine to be listed in the allergen “Contains” statement.
Why does the allergen statement now say “Contains: Fish (Tilapia)” for Klean Omega offered in the Klean Athlete Sport Pack?
The allergen statement lists fish (tilapia) because tilapia-derived materials are used in the softgel capsule of Klean Omega and are not highly refined in the same way as the marine triglyceride concentrate.
Since tilapia-derived ingredients still contain fish proteins, they must be declared in the allergen statement in accordance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration allergen labeling requirements.
Why does mackerel now appear on the product label for Klean Omega offered in the Klean Athlete Sport Pack?
Mackerel now appears on the ingredient list to more accurately reflect the fish species that may be used as sources for the marine triglyceride concentrate in Klean Omega.
This update provides greater transparency about ingredient sourcing, even though the refining process removes allergenic proteins from the oil.
Has the formula of Klean Omega offered in the Klean Athlete Sport Pack changed?
The omega-3 ingredient used in Klean Omega remains the same high-quality marine triglyceride concentrate. The recent update primarily reflects labeling clarification and ingredient sourcing transparency, rather than a change to the omega-3 formulation itself.
Is Klean Omega offered in the Klean Athlete Sport Pack appropriate for individuals with fish allergies?
Individuals with fish allergies should consult their healthcare provider before using fish-derived supplements, including Klean Omega.
Although the marine triglyceride concentrate is highly refined and does not contain allergenic fish proteins, the product still contains fish-derived ingredients (including tilapia) and therefore may not be appropriate for individuals with severe fish allergies. Please note that the softgel contains fish ingredients from tilapia, which are separate from the highly refined omega-3 oil.
How do I join the Klean Team?
Email us with your name, sport and a bit about yourself! Tell us why you wish to become a sponsored Klean Athlete and what it means to you to #TrainKlean. Be sure to include your social media handles as well!