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Doing Well by Doing Good: Advancing Human Health Through Ethical Science.

Nutritional Health Institute Laboratories (NHIL) is a life-sciences pioneer dedicated to developing, testing, and patenting natural compounds that address global metabolic challenges. We validate tomorrow's health solutions with today's herbal supplements.

NHIL research cultivation in the Vilcabamba valley of Ecuador
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Our Mission

Guided by Science. Anchored by Values.

At NHIL, LLC, we believe that true scientific breakthrough is inseparable from high ethical responsibility. We operate on a foundational baseline: doing well by doing good.

Our laboratories don't just innovate for commercial scalability. We design our work to support human health, ensure global ingredient transparency, and provide our brand partners with clear, honest ingredient documentation.

Develop

Develop natural, plant-based compounds for metabolic wellness.

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Cultivate

Grow our proprietary botanicals at NHIL's research farm in the Vilcabamba valley, Ecuador.

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Protect

Patent and trademark to safeguard integrity and consumer trust.

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Partner

License our patented ingredients to mission-aligned brands.

Leadership

The Scientists Behind the Science

Three decades of combined naturopathic, veterinary, and nutraceutical research expertise grounding every NHIL innovation.

Dr. Mehran Ghazvini, President & CEO of NHIL

Dr. Mehran Ghazvini, DC, NMD

President & CEO

Doctor of Chiropractic & Naturopathic Medicine. 30+ years in clinical and integrative medicine, guiding NHIL's research and commercial strategy.

Dr. Konky Sotomayor, Chief Scientist at NHIL

Dr. Konky Sotomayor, NMD, DVMZ

Chief Scientist

Naturopathic & herbal medicine research led to McB-E60, the extract behind the patented Sugatrol® ingredient.

Dr. Rene Reed, VP & Nutraceutical Director at NHIL

Dr. Rene Reed, DC, DABCO, NMD

VP & Nutraceutical Director

Chiropractic Orthopedist. 45+ years of clinical nutraceutical formulation and patient care experience.

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Trusted by Consumers

The Company Behind Skinny GLP®

NHIL is the proud corporate owner and developer of the compounds behind Skinny GLP®. As the team that creates and formulates the patented Sugatrol® ingredient, we stand behind every product that carries our name: made in the USA, in a GMP-certified facility.

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