Quicksilver Scientific

What Quicksilver Scientific does

Quicksilver Scientific is a privately held, US-based nutraceutical and clinical diagnostics company founded in 2006 by Dr. Christopher Shade, PhD. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, and operates an NSF/ANSI 455 GMP certified manufacturing facility and a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Its core product is a portfolio of advanced liposomal and nanoemulsion dietary supplements built on the proprietary Quicksilver Delivery Systems (QDS) platform, with 60+ supplements and 20+ protocols organized around detoxification, longevity, hormone balance, cognitive support, and athletic performance.

The QDS technology centers on sub-100nm nanoparticle liposomes using high-grade phosphatidylcholine and high-shear homogenization, with documented 34x higher cellular uptake versus larger particle sizes and a complementary Biosynchronous-Activation concept for synchronized ingredient delivery. The flagship product, Liposomal Glutathione, is positioned as the category gold standard, supported by 38 issued or pending patents covering mercury speciation diagnostics, the PushCatch detoxification system, and delivery technology. Testing services include the proprietary Mercury Tri-Test and a Blood Metals Panel.

Quicksilver runs a dual go-to-market model targeting healthcare practitioners (functional medicine, naturopathy, integrative medicine, chiropractic) as the primary channel and health-conscious consumers as a secondary channel. Revenue is generated through direct e-commerce with subscription options ($33-$90 supplements), wholesale practitioner pricing on multi-year relationships, branded protocols priced $130-$1,289, curated bundles, private-label and contract manufacturing services, and international distribution across 30+ countries via regional distributors plus an Amazon Canada storefront. The company employs 51-100 people and reports 30,000+ healthcare practitioners and patients using its products worldwide.

Name

Quicksilver Scientific

Legal name

Quicksilver Scientific, Inc.

Website

https://quicksilverscientific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Quicksilver Scientific is a privately held, US-based nutraceutical and clinical diagnostics company that develops and sells advanced liposomal supplements, detoxification protocols, and heavy-metals testing under proprietary Quicksilver Delivery Systems (QDS) nanoparticle technology, serving 30,000+ healthcare practitioners and direct consumers across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Supplements

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Development & QC Testing (Release/Stability/Potency) (HLAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food, Feed & Nutraceutical Analytical Testing (HLAGADAN)

Keywords

• Liposomal supplements
• Mercury testing services
• Detoxification protocols
• Nutraceutical manufacturing
• CLIA laboratory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales - Consumer: Direct-to-consumer sales of liposomal supplements, protocols, bundles, and cosmeceuticals through e-commerce website. Products include individual supplements, curated protocols, and bundled offerings for various health goals.
2. Wholesale Practitioner Sales: Wholesale pricing offered to healthcare practitioners who purchase products for use with their patients. Practitioners gain access to licensed practitioner-only resources and ongoing education.
3. Subscription Model: Subscribe option available for recurring product purchases with consumer welcome offers including discounts and free shipping for new customers.
4. Private Label Manufacturing: Manufacturing services offered to partners for private label opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quicksilver Scientific manufactures and sells liposomal nutraceutical supplements and operates a CLIA-certified laboratory offering mercury and heavy metal testing services. The company develops integrated detoxification protocols and curated product bundles, distributing them through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and wholesale to licensed healthcare practitioners.

Product overview

Quicksilver Scientific is a super premium nutraceutical company founded in 2006, specializing in advanced liposomal supplement delivery systems and detoxification protocols. The product portfolio encompasses over 60 advanced liposomal supplements organized across multiple categories: Core Supplements (including flagship Liposomal Glutathione, D3K2, Methyl B-Complex, Liposomal Magtein, NAD+ products, Vitamin C, and various targeted formulations like AMPK Charge+, Cat's Claw Elite, and Clear Way Cofactors), Cosmeceuticals (Copper GHK+ Facial Serum and Facial Beauty Serum), Protocols (including PushCatch® Liver Detox, Bio-Age series protocols, MerProtect, Black Box II, Membrane Renewal, Metabolic Activation/Maintenance, and PreTox System), Bundles (such as Athlete Essentials, Biohacker Bundle, Complete Vitamin & Mineral Bundle, Immune Essentials, and Quinton 360 Bundle), and Testing Products (Mercury Tri-Test® and Blood Metals Panel). The company employs proprietary Quicksilver Delivery Systems® (QDS®) technology including liposomes, nanoemulsions, and self-emulsifying delivery systems (SEDS) to achieve pharmaceutical-level nanoparticle delivery for enhanced bioavailability. Their flagship Push-Catch Model of Detoxification underpins all detoxification products, working with the body's natural three-phase detoxification system. Products are manufactured in-house at an NSF GMP certified facility with rigorous testing protocols.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quicksilver Delivery Systems (QDS): Proprietary nanoparticle/liposomal delivery technology platform used across all Quicksilver products for enhanced bioavailability.
• Copper GHK+ Facial Serum
• Quicksilver Scientific Institute (QSI)
• Quinton Marine Plasma

Products and services

• Liposoral Supplements
• Mercury and Heavy Metal Testing Services
• Detoxification Protocols
• Supplement Bundles

Quantifiable outcome

• Cellular uptake increases significantly once liposome size falls below 100 nanometers, with approximately 34 times higher uptake compared to larger particle sizes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Xymogen: Practitioner-exclusive nutraceutical brand offering condition-specific protocols and liposomal supplements to licensed healthcare providers. Highly comparable on sales motion (B2B practitioner wholesale, education programs), protocol bundles, and premium positioning.
• Designs for Health: One of the largest practitioner-grade supplement brands, combining proprietary delivery technologies with a clinical education platform and a practitioner locator. Comparable GTM, scale, premium positioning, and emphasis on bioavailability science.
• Pure Encapsulations: Premium hypoallergenic supplement brand now owned by Nestlé Health Science, with a strong practitioner channel and a liposomal product line. Comparable on practitioner exclusivity, GMP quality, and a science-forward positioning in the same price tier.
• DaVinci Laboratories: Veteran practitioner-only supplement brand with strong liposomal offerings and a similar GMP-manufactured, healthcare-provider channel approach. Closely comparable on liposomal delivery technology, practitioner exclusivity, and protocol-led product architecture.
• Seeking Health: Practitioner-influenced supplement brand founded by Dr. Ben Lynch with a similar focus on methylation, detoxification, and bioavailable forms. Comparable product philosophy (targeted methylation/detox protocols, high-bioavailability forms) and direct consumer + practitioner reach.
• Apex Energetics: Practitioner-channel supplement company focused on integrative and functional medicine with proprietary delivery formats and clinical-grade testing. Comparable on premium practitioner pricing, targeted protocols, and a science-led brand narrative.
• Integrative Therapeutics: Long-standing practitioner-only professional supplement brand offering a broad catalog and condition-specific protocols. Comparable practitioner channel, GMP quality, and protocol-packaged SKUs (e.g., targeted detox support).
• Microbe Formulas (CellCore Biosciences): Direct competitor in practitioner-focused detox and drainage protocols (Carboxy, CT-Bind, etc.), selling via a similar B2B healthcare-practitioner GTM with proprietary formulations for heavy metal and environmental toxin removal. Most comparable peer given overlapping practitioner channel, detox narrative, and protocol-style packaging.

Broad incumbents

• Thorne: Large premium supplement brand operating across practitioner, DTC, sports, and pets with NSF certified manufacturing and substantial clinical research. A broader incumbent than QS, but overlaps on premium positioning, practitioner+athlete targeting, and NSF/quality credentialing.

Regional players

• Quicksilver Scientific (Magnesium/Marine Plasma segment only) - Quinton: Original marine plasma brand distributed by Quicksilver Scientific in North America; the broader Quinton entity's parent distributes outside this arrangement. Relevant adjacency given QS's inclusion of Quinton marine plasma products in its catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quicksci303
• Facebookfacebook.com/quicksilverscientific
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quicksilver-scientific-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/quicksilverscientific

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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