Mission and History
Our Credos
We enrich the world through the best of nutrition
We are dedicated to a world-class standard of excellence
Our Mission
NAI’s core mission is to support our clients and advance responsible nutrition on a global scale. We achieve this through a dedication to excellence in everything we do – extending beyond our walls to ensure lasting partnerships with clients, employees, vendors, shareholders and the environment.
Company History
1980
Mark LeDoux, CEO & Chairman, founded Natural Alternatives International in 1980, operating originally from his San Marcos, California home.
1982
NAI opened its first official office and manufacturing facility in San Marcos, California. In addition to private label manufacturing for clients, NAI produced its own product lines.
1989
NAI was incorporated.
1997
NAI began trading publicly, on NASDAQ.
1999
On September 9th, 1999, NAI had simultaneous grand opening celebrations of new manufacturing facilities in Vista, California and Lugano, Switzerland.
1999
The California production facilities were increased to accommodate new growth and provide our clients with expanding capabilities.
1999
NAI opened the Switzerland facility, Natural Alternatives International Europe, to accommodate our clients' global needs and growth.
1999
In October of 1999, NAI issues the first patent for the CarnoSyn® beta-alanine instant release powder.
2005
NAI commemorates its 25th year anniversary and celebrates an expansion of the Vista manufacturing facility to 100,000 square feet.
2010
NAI produces the first batch of SR CarnoSyn® beta-alanine tablets for public sale.
2012
NAI patents SR CarnoSyn® beta-alanine.
2015
NAI celebrated 35 years in business and completed the expansion of the Vista, California location to 160,000 square feet, as well as expanding the Switzerland facility to 100,000 square feet.
2016
NAI relocates its corporate headquarters to its new home in Carlsbad Research Center, Carlsbad, California.
2016
NAI commercially launches in sports nutrition market.
2017
SR CarnoSyn® sustained release beta-alanine receives Self-Affirmed GRAS Affirmation.
2017
CarnoSyn® launches Beta-Alanine Loading & Dosing Education Initiative.
2018
NAI debuts SR CarnoSyn® Wellness & Healthy Aging Market Expansion at SupplySide West.
2019
NAI’s CarnoSyn® beta-alanine receives New Dietary Ingredient Status from the FDA.
2019
NAI’s CarnoSyn® beta-alanine supplements are ruled “Patent Eligible” by the U.S. Court of Appeals.
2019
NAI receives Self-Affirmed GRAS for their CarnoSyn® instant release beta-alanine.
2019
NAI enters CarnoSyn® into the Japanese Market.
2019
NAI’s CarnoSyn® wins NutraIngredients-USA 2019 Sports Nutrition Ingredient of the Year.
2019
NAI’s CarnoSyn® is honored with the 2019 Novel Ingredient and Science Award by the Natural Products Association.
2020
NAI is named Nutrition Industry Executive Supplier of the Month for December.
2021
Stonegate Capital Partners initiates coverage on NAI.
2021
NAI becomes the first company to meet new SSCI Safety and Benchmarking Standards.
2021
NAI announces acquisition of manufacturing and warehouse facility in Carlsbad, CA to convert into a high-capacity powder blending/packaging facility.
2022
NAI unveils new state-of-the-art booth at SupplySide West Expo.
2023
Commercial opening of state-of-the-art high-volume blending and packaging facility in Carlsbad, CA.
2024
NAI & CarnoSyn® Brands launch TriBsyn™, a groundbreaking new carnosine booster formulated to increase beta-alanine bioavailability and absorption while effectively eliminating paresthesia.