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Who Owns the Major Supplement Brands?

Insider guidance from a 34-year supplement veteran

Bruce Brightman, Founder of LifeSource Vitamins

Bruce Brightman

Founder, LifeSource Vitamins • Since 1992

The supplement industry has seen significant consolidation over the past few decades. Many well-known brands are now owned by larger global organizations. Below is a general overview of major ownership groupings within the supplement industry.

As the industry has grown, acquisitions and mergers have become increasingly common. Some consumers prefer larger organizations because of their scale and research resources, while others prefer smaller independent companies with founder-led philosophies and long-term brand identities.

Major Parent Companies and Their Brands

Nestlé Health Science owns:

• Nature’s Bounty
• Garden of Life
• Solgar
• Vital Proteins
• Pure Encapsulations
• Puritan’s Pride
• Osteo Bi-Flex

Bayer owns:

• One A Day
• Berocca
• Airborne
• Move Free
• MegaRed
• Care/of

Haleon owns:

• Centrum
• Caltrate
• Emergen-C

Procter & Gamble (P&G) owns:

• New Chapter
• Metamucil
• Align
• VÖOST

Unilever owns:

• Olly
• SmartyPants Vitamins
• Onnit

Otsuka Pharmaceutical owns:

• Nature Made
• MegaFood

Harbin Pharmaceutical Group owns:

• GNC

Church & Dwight owns:

• Zarbee’s Naturals
• Vitafusion

Clorox Company owns:

• Rainbow Light
• Renew Life
• Natural Vitality (CALM)
• Neocell

This list reflects major ownership structures as of 2026. Ownership can change over time through acquisitions and mergers.

Final Thoughts

Understanding brand ownership is one helpful way for consumers to better understand the supplement landscape. Both large organizations and independent companies play important roles in the industry.

At LifeSource Vitamins, we remain an independent company focused on long-term quality, transparency, and customer trust. Since 1992, our goal has been to do things the right way — without compromising our core values.

Have questions? Feel free to call us at 800.567.8122. We’re happy to help you find the right solutions for your health goals.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.