The Truth About “Third-Party Testing” — THE Biggest Blind Spot in the Industry

In this episode of Orthodox Apostasy, host Andy Feltovich sits down with Andy Holmes, Business Development Manager at LGC Group—the organization behind Informed Choice®, Informed Sport®, and Informed Protein®, widely regarded as the gold standards in independent supplement testing.

This conversation tackles one of the most misunderstood phrases in health and performance: “third-party tested.” What does it actually mean? What does it not mean? And why do those distinctions matter far more than most consumers—and even professionals—realize?

With nearly a decade inside LGC and experience working with professional sports leagues, the NCAA, and the U.S. Department of Defense, Holmes pulls back the curtain on how supplements are really evaluated, where contamination actually occurs, and why testing rigor—not marketing language—is what protects athletes, operators, and everyday consumers.

🔻 What You’ll Learn:

• Why Good Manufacturing Practices are just a start—and why banned-substance testing exists at all
• Your protein might be tested for contaminants—but is it tested to ensure it actually contains protein? You’d be surprised
• Why testing lab details matter: compound-specific certification, parts per million vs. parts per billion
• How contamination often occurs after manufacturing—and why blind, ongoing lot testing exists
• Why “third-party tested” has become one of the most misleading claims in the supplement industry

If you care about supplement safety, athlete liability, or separating real quality assurance from marketing theater, this episode will permanently change how you read labels—and who you trust.

Guest Link:

https://www.wetestyoutrust.com/