ecological formulas & cardiovascular research

What ecological formulas & cardiovascular research does

Ecological Formulas & Cardiovascular Research Ltd. is a privately held, Concord, California-based nutritional supplement company founded in 1981 by Jonathan Rothschild, who remains president. The company operates two related brands — Cardiovascular Research, Ltd. (founded 1981) and Ecological Formulas (established 1982 as a subsidiary to address food and chemical sensitivities) — and supplies physiologic agents, specialty nutritional formulas, nutrients, and fine chemicals to health professionals, including physicians and medical practitioners. The portfolio spans more than 25 named compounds, including founding products Carnitine, Nialipin (time-released niacin), Omnicholine, and Mucopolysaccharide Concentrate, alongside first-to-market introductions such as Vitamin C from Tapioca, Non-Yeast GTF, Tri-Salts, Caprylic Acid, Butyric Acid, Sorbic Acid, and Selenium Cruciferate, and more recent additions CDP Choline, Lipoic Acid, Monolaurin, Allithiamine, Pantethine, Magnesium Taurate, Serrapeptase, Cohealon-IB, Uridine, D-Ribose, and Claudivastin. All products are manufactured in GMP-approved facilities and analyzed for potency and purity; the company's scientific foundation is rooted in Rothschild's earlier career as a medical writer specializing in cardiovascular research, with product development historically cross-referenced against medical journals and Index Medicus.

The technology layer is formulation- and chemistry-based rather than digital: there is no public API, no mobile application, no disclosed software platform, and no social media presence. Revenue is generated through B2B sales to health professionals via two domestic channels — direct online ordering through the company's own e-commerce storefront with toll-free phone support, and distribution through professional healthcare supply networks serving practitioners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is bootstrapped and sits under the Arterio, Inc. umbrella alongside sister company Strata Dermatologics (dermatology), with no external venture capital, private equity, or public shareholders indicated in the data, and operates exclusively within the United States.

Name

ecological formulas & cardiovascular research

Legal name

Ecological Formulas & Cardiovascular Research Ltd.

Website

https://ecologicalformulas.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ecological Formulas & Cardiovascular Research Ltd. is a Concord, California-based nutritional supplement company that supplies physiologic agents, specialty compounds, and fine chemicals to physicians and health professionals through a professional formulary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Nutritional Supplements

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiometabolic Nutrition (Heart Health, Cholesterol, Hypertension) (HSADAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foods for Special Dietary Needs Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Allergen-Free, Low-FODMAP, Low-Sodium) (AFAKAJAD), Weight Management & Metabolic Supplements (CRADAGAG)

Keywords

• Professional nutritional supplements
• Physiologic agents supply
• Cardiovascular health formulas
• GMP supplement manufacturing
• Food sensitivity supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Nutritional Supplement Sales: Sale of professional-grade nutritional supplements and physiologic agents to health professionals for patient use

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Ecological Formulas & Cardiovascular Research manufactures and supplies professional-grade physiologic agents, nutritional formulas, nutrients, and fine chemicals to health professionals through two operating brands: Cardiovascular Research, Ltd. (founded 1981) and Ecological Formulas (founded 1982). The portfolio targets cardiovascular physiology support and individuals with food and chemical sensitivities, with all products manufactured in GMP-approved facilities and analyzed for potency and purity.

Product overview

Ecological Formulas & Cardiovascular Research Ltd. is a nutritional supplement company offering a portfolio of physiologic agents and fine chemicals to health professionals. The company operates two brands: Cardiovascular Research, Ltd. (founded 1981) and Ecological Formulas (founded 1982 as a subsidiary). The product lineup includes foundational supplements like Carnitine, Nialipin, Omnicholine, and Mucopolysaccharide Concentrate launched at founding, followed by innovative first-to-market products such as Vitamin C from Tapioca, Non-Yeast GTF, Tri-Salts, Caprylic Acid, Butyric Acid, Sorbic Acid, and Selenium Cruciferate. Additional professional formulary products include CDP Choline, Lipoic Acid, Monolaurin, Allithiamine, Pantethine, Chondroitin-4-Sulphate, Melatonin Sustained Release, Magnesium Taurate, Serrapeptase, acetylated amino acid formulas, cyclic nucleotides, and recent additions Cohealon-IB, Uridine, D-Ribose, and Claudivastin. All products are manufactured in GMP approved facilities and analyzed for potency and purity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Strata Dermatologics: Part of Arterio, Inc. family of brands.

Products and services

• Carnitine
• Nialipin (time-released niacin)
• Omnicholine
• Mucopolysaccharide Concentrate
• Vitamin C from Tapioca
• Non-Yeast GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor)
• Tri-Salts
• Caprylic Acid
• Butyric Acid
• Sorbic Acid
• Selenium Cruciferate
• CDP Choline (Citicoline)
• Lipoic Acid
• Monolaurin
• Allithiamine
• Pantethine
• Chondroitin-4-Sulphate
• Melatonin Sustained Release
• Magnesium Taurate
• Serrapeptase
• Acetylated Amino Acids Formulas
• Cyclic Nucleotides
• Cohealon-IB
• Uridine
• D-Ribose
• Claudivastin

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Pure Encapsulations: Practitioner-only nutritional supplement brand offering a broad formulary of hypoallergenic and condition-targeted supplements, including cardiovascular and metabolic support products. Directly comparable in B2B professional channel model, GMP manufacturing, and clinical-grade positioning.
• Thorne: Premium practitioner-channel supplement company with deep cardiovascular and metabolic product lines, GMP-certified manufacturing, and physician education programs. Comparable in scientific positioning, professional formulary model, and product breadth.
• Integrative Therapeutics: Practitioner-exclusive supplement brand with strong cardiovascular and metabolic categories, sold through healthcare professionals. Directly comparable B2B distribution model and clinical-grade formulation approach.
• Allergy Research Group: Specialty supplement manufacturer with practitioner distribution and a focus on hypoallergenic and sensitivity-friendly formulations. Closely aligned with the Ecological Formulas value proposition for patients with chemical and food sensitivities.
• Klaire Labs: Practitioner-grade supplement line emphasizing purity, hypoallergenicity, and professional-only distribution. Comparable positioning to Ecological Formulas in serving sensitive-patient populations through clinicians.
• Douglas Laboratories: Professional-grade nutritional supplement brand with a long history of practitioner distribution and cardiovascular/metabolic product categories. Comparable GMP manufacturing, professional formulary depth, and clinician-focused sales.
• Designs for Health: Practitioner-channel supplement company offering condition-targeted formulations including cardiovascular support, with strong clinician education. Comparable B2B model and clinical positioning.
• Metagenics: Science-based nutritional supplement company serving healthcare practitioners with condition-specific formulas including cardiometabolic health. Comparable practitioner-exclusive distribution and clinical evidence focus.
• Standard Process: Whole-food and targeted-nutrient supplement company with practitioner distribution and decades-long clinical relationships. Comparable practitioner-only model, GMP manufacturing, and long brand tenure.

Broad incumbents

• Life Extension: Large, established supplement brand with deep cardiovascular product portfolio and consumer-direct plus practitioner channels. Comparable ingredient categories, but operates at much broader scale and reaches consumers directly.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecological-formulas

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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