Pharmanex

What Pharmanex does

Pharmanex is a nutritional supplement brand operating under Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE: NUS), with 25+ years of clinical-research heritage and approximately 271 employees. The company develops and markets clinically studied, nature-derived supplements across foundational health, beauty-from-within, cognitive performance, gut health, metabolic wellness, and anti-aging categories. Core products include LifePak, G3, Eye Formula, Tēgreen 97, ReishiMax, Nu Biome, ProBio PCC, MYND360 (Sharp Focus, Night Time), ageLOC R² Day, TRMe GO Protein+, ageLOC Youth, ageLOC Meta, and Beauty Focus Collagen+.

The brand's proprietary technology platform centers on the Prysm iO device, a non-invasive carotenoid measurement tool that delivers a reading in 15 seconds without a blood test, backed by 20+ years of research. A branded 6S Quality Process covers ingredient sourcing, stability, and bioavailability to ensure seed-to-supplement quality. These capabilities support a measurable-feedback loop in which Prysm iO readings are intended to drive ongoing supplement consumption.

Pharmanex sells direct-to-consumer through Nu Skin's e-commerce storefront (nuskin.com) under a self-serve purchase model with no third-party retail distribution indicated. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time and subscription supplement purchases plus hardware sales of the Prysm iO device. The customer base is a long-tail of health-conscious, anti-aging, cognitive-performance, and beauty-focused consumers, and the brand is currently disclosed as serving the United States market while operating inside Nu Skin's broader global distribution network.

Name

Pharmanex

Legal name

Pharmanex

Website

https://pharmanex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Pharmanex is a Nu Skin-owned nutritional supplement brand offering clinically studied supplements and the Prysm iO carotenoid measurement device to health-conscious, anti-aging, cognitive, and beauty-focused consumers via direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutritional Supplements

NAICS

Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthy Aging & Cognitive Support Supplements (CRADAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF), Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE), Functional Foods & Supplement Formats (Gummies, Chews, Powders, Shots) (CRADAGAI), Sports & Performance Nutrition Foods Manufacturing (Protein Foods, Energy Gels/Bars) (AFAKAJAE)

Keywords

• Nutritional supplements
• Carotenoid measurement devices
• Anti-aging supplements
• Probiotic supplements
• Green tea extracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Provo

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Nutritional Supplements: Direct-to-consumer sales of clinically studied nutritional supplements including LifePak, G3, Eye Formula, Collagen+, Tēgreen 97, ReishiMax, Nu Biome, ProBio PCC, and cognitive health products. Products available for one-time purchase or subscription through nu skin e-commerce platform.
2. Prysm iO Device: Sale of Prysm iO carotenoid measurement device and Prysm Certified product line. Device creates ongoing engagement through measurement feedback that drives supplement purchasing decisions.
3. Beauty and Anti-Aging Products: Sales of beauty-from-within products including Beauty Focus Collagen+, ageLOC Youth, and ageLOC Meta targeting skin health, collagen production, and anti-aging outcomes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pharmanex formulates, manufactures, and sells clinically studied, nature-derived nutritional supplements organized across foundational health, gut health, cognitive performance, fitness, and anti-aging categories. It also sells the Prysm iO device, a non-invasive tool that measures carotenoid status in 15 seconds to provide a measurable feedback loop on a user's nutritional wellness routine.

Product overview

Pharmanex is a nutritional supplement brand offering a portfolio of clinically studied, nature-derived products organized across several health categories: foundational health (LifePak, G3, Eye Formula, Tēgreen 97, ReishiMax), beauty (Beauty Focus Collagen+), gut health (Nu Biome, ProBio PCC), cognitive health (MYND360 Sharp Focus, MYND360 Night Time, ageLOC R² Day), fitness (TRMe GO Protein+), and anti-aging (ageLOC Youth, ageLOC Meta). The brand also offers Prysm iO, a carotenoid measurement device that enables users to track their nutritional status. Products are backed by the company's 6S Quality Process and Prysm Certified supplement line. The portfolio spans supplements for immunity, energy, antioxidant protection, metabolic health, cognitive performance, and youth/wellness support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmanex LifePak Foundational nutritional formula delivering essential vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidant support for overall daily wellness.
• Pharmanex G3 Provides antioxidant protection while supporting healthy immune function.
• Pharmanex Eye Formula Helps protect eyes from harmful blue light and oxidative damage.
• Beauty Focus Collagen+ Supports beauty from within, helps boost collagen production, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and protects against free radicals.
• Pharmanex Tēgreen 97 One of the most potent green tea extracts on the market, helps promote long-term cellular health.
• Pharmanex ReishiMax Supports healthy immune system function through natural ingredients.
• Pharmanex Nu Biome Helps support a reduction in bloating and promotes a healthy microbiome.
• Pharmanex ProBio PCC A resilient, clinically studied probiotic that survives stomach acid to support gut comfort and immune defense.
• MYND360 Sharp Focus Supports concentration and clarity for cognitive health and performance.
• ageLOC R² Day Helps recharge and take control of a new day, supporting morning energy and vitality.
• MYND360 Night Time Supports a better night's sleep for cognitive health and recovery.
• TRMe GO Protein+ Optimizes efforts to build and repair muscle and helps recover from exercise.
• ageLOC Youth Supports youth span for an active and healthy lifestyle, targeting anti-aging benefits.
• ageLOC Meta Helps support metabolic health for whole-body wellness.
• Prysm iO Non-invasive measurement device providing insights into carotenoid status in 15 seconds without blood tests; helps users track nutritional wellness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carotenoid measurement results in 15 seconds without blood tests
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Life Extension: Life Extension is a premium DTC nutritional supplement company known for clinical-grade formulas and longevity positioning, comparable to Pharmanex's science-forward, anti-aging/cognitive product mix.
• Thorne: Thorne is a practitioner-grade nutritional supplement brand with a strong DTC channel and clinical-validation emphasis — directly comparable to Pharmanex on science-backed positioning and premium price tier.
• Herbalife: Herbalife is a global nutrition company selling meal replacements, supplements, and wellness products primarily through MLM channels — a close business-model and product-offering analog to Pharmanex.
• Shaklee: Shaklee is a long-running direct-selling wellness company with nutritional supplements, vitamins, and clean-label positioning that mirrors Pharmanex's heritage, channels, and product breadth.
• USANA Health Sciences: USANA is a direct peer operating a science-based nutritional supplement business with MLM distribution, premium pricing, and a heavy focus on clinical research — closely mirroring Pharmanex's positioning within Nu Skin.
• Amway (Nutrilite): Amway's Nutrilite brand is the original MLM plant-based supplement line and the largest direct-selling supplement business globally, comparable to Pharmanex in both channel model and botanical/dietary positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Garden of Life: Garden of Life, owned by Nestlé Health Science, sells certified-organic, USDA-verified supplements across probiotics, multivitamins, and condition-specific lines — overlapping heavily with Pharmanex's foundational and gut-health SKUs.
• Pfizer Consumer Healthcare (Centrum): Centrum is the mass-market multivitamin leader under Haleon/Pfizer, a broad incumbent whose foundational supplement portfolio competes with LifePak and G3 for the same everyday-nutrition buyer.
• Standard Process: Standard Process is a whole-food nutritional supplement manufacturer serving practitioner and DTC channels — comparable to Pharmanex on clinical nutritional positioning and quality-controlled manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Ritual: Ritual is a DTC essential-nutrient brand targeting younger, digitally native consumers with traceable, science-backed multivitamins — adjacent to Pharmanex but distinct in channel and demographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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