Herbtonics &

The No List

We're a small business dedicated to bringing you clean, powerful supplements with no nasties.

We’re passionate about helping you live healthier with clean, natural supplements that never cut corners. Every product is crafted in the USA, rigorously third-party lab-tested, and free from all the nasties you’ll find on our extensive ‘No List’ below.


The No list

Artificial Colors

  • FD&C Blue No. 1
  • FD&C Red No. 40
  • FD&C Yellow No. 5
  • FD&C Green No. 3
  • Titanium dioxide

Artificial Flavors

  • Synthetic vanillin
  • Artificial fruit flavors
  • Chemical-derived flavorings

Artificial Sweeteners

  • Aspartame
  • Saccharin
  • Sucralose
  • Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K)

Preservatives

  • BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
  • BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
  • Sodium benzoate
  • Potassium sorbate
  • Propyl gallate
  • Formaldehyde
  • Parabens (e.g., methylparaben, ethylparaben)

Fillers and Binders

  • Magnesium silicate (talc)
  • Hydrogenated oils
  • Maltodextrin
  • Microcrystalline cellulose
  • Starch
  • Silicon dioxide
  • Stearic acid
  • Magnesium stearate

Coatings and Glazes

  • Shellac
  • Pharmaceutical glaze
  • Carnauba wax
  • Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)

Stabilizers and Emulsifiers

  • Polysorbates (e.g., Polysorbate 80)
  • Propylene glycol
  • Mono- and diglycerides

Solvents and Processing Aids

  • Hexane
  • Ethyl acetate
  • Acetone
  • Chlorinated solvents
  • Ethylene oxide

Synthetic Nutrients and Ingredients

  • Synthetic vitamin E (dl-alpha-tocopherol)
  • Synthetic beta-carotene
  • Synthetic vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol)
  • Cyanocobalamin (synthetic B12)
  • Sodium selenite
  • Inorganic iron (ferrous sulfate)
  • Synthetic folic acid

Heavy Metals and Contaminants

  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • Cadmium
  • Arsenic
  • Nickel
  • Chromium

Unnecessary Sugars and Sweeteners

  • High fructose corn syrup
  • Agave syrup
  • Artificial sugar alcohols (e.g., xylitol, sorbitol, erythritol)

Animal-Derived Ingredients

  • Lactose
  • Lanolin-derived vitamin D3

Other Controversial Ingredients

  • Carrageenan
  • Non-sustainably sourced fish oil
  • Non-organic herbal extracts
  • Irradiated herbs

Microplastics and Nanoparticles

  • Titanium nanoparticles
  • Polyethylene glycol (PEG)