Alpha GEN
alphagresearch.comGrade D is a weak grade. Important proof is missing.
Strong on buyer protection. Weak on independent blind tests, testing policy and shipping.
Standout highlights
- Endotoxin testedThird-party reports include an endotoxin (contamination) result.
- Reship guaranteePromises in writing to resend lost or seized orders.
- Full refundsA written policy offers full refunds.
- Takes cardsYou can pay by card, so you can dispute a charge with your bank if something goes wrong.
- USA-finishedSays its products are made or finished in the USA.
Standout negatives
- Weak spot: Testing depthNo red flags, but this is its lowest-scoring area that the seller controls (55 of 100). Open Detailed checks to see what is missing.
Ways to pay and save
From Alpha GEN's own site, checked Oct 12, 2026. Deals change often and never affect the grade.
- Quantity dealBuy 2 save 33%; 3+ save 50%; subscription terms unclear See it
- Cards
- Bank or Zelle
- Crypto
- PayPal-type apps
Cards can be disputed with your bank. Bank, Zelle and crypto payments can't be reversed by your bank, so check the refund policy before you use them.
Evidence we read
Every point comes from a page you can open yourself. Links go to the seller's own site or a government record.
- Contact pageUsed for: Ways to reach them, Stated support hours or response timeChecked Oct 12, 2026View
- Lab reports and testingUsed for: Named outside lab, Purity (HPLC), Identity (mass spec) and 5 moreChecked Oct 12, 2026View
- Lab reports and testingUsed for: A report for each batch, How many reports are published, Reports visible before you buy and 1 moreChecked Oct 12, 2026View
- Shop pagesUsed for: Takes credit or debit cards, Made or finished in the USA, Backup ways to payChecked Oct 12, 2026View
- Shop pagesUsed for: Clear shipping rates or a free-shipping thresholdChecked Oct 12, 2026View
- Shop pagesUsed for: Prices visible without an account, Catalog open to browseChecked Oct 12, 2026View
- Terms and policiesUsed for: Reship for lost or seized orders, Written refund policyChecked Oct 12, 2026View
48 of 100 points earned
Each square is one point. Filled squares are points earned, empty squares are points missed.
Detailed checks
14 areas. Tap one to see each check, what we found and the source.
Lab TestingMiddle · 12.5 of 19 pts66of 100
Does an outside lab test every batch, and can you see the reports?
Reports come from Freedom Diagnostics.
What this means
An outside lab is a testing company the seller does not own. "Accredited" means an official body inspected the lab and certified its accuracy.
Publishes a separate report for each batch.
What this means
A batch (or lot) is one production run. A report for each batch shows the product you would get was tested, not just an old sample.
3 lab reports on file.
What this means
How many lab reports the seller has published. More reports means more of its products have been checked.
No dated reports found.
What this means
How recent the newest report is. Old reports may not match what is being sold today.
Reports are public, no account needed.
What this means
Whether you can see the lab reports before you buy, without making an account.
Testing DepthMiddle · 8.8 of 16 pts55of 100
Does testing go past the basics into contamination?
Purity (HPLC) results appear on its reports.
What this means
How much of the vial is the actual compound. Measured with HPLC, the standard lab method for purity.
Identity (mass spec) results appear on its reports.
What this means
Confirms the vial holds the compound on the label and not something else. Measured with mass spec.
Net content results appear on its reports.
What this means
How many milligrams are really in the vial compared with what the label says.
Endotoxin results appear on its reports.
What this means
A common kind of contamination left behind by bacteria. Measured with the LAL test. Clean products have very little.
Sterility is not on the reports we reviewed.
What this means
Checks that nothing is growing in the product, like bacteria or mold.
Heavy metals is not on the reports we reviewed.
What this means
Checks for lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury.
No raw-material reports found.
What this means
A report on the raw powder before it is filled into vials. Catches a bad batch at the source. Only published reports count, not a promise.
Results vs Our StandardMiddle · 3.0 of 6 pts50of 100
Do the published results meet our fixed standard?
Too few reports with purity results to judge.
What this means
Our bar is 99% purity or higher, which means no more than 1% of the vial is anything other than the labeled compound.
Too few reports list the measured amount to judge.
What this means
Our bar is within 10% of the label. A 10 mg vial should hold between 9 and 11 mg.
Independent Blind TestsNothing found · 0.0 of 14 pts0of 100
When someone bought it anonymously and had it tested, did it match the label?
No independent blind tests on record.
What this means
Someone buys the product anonymously, like a normal customer, and sends it to a lab. The seller cannot pick a "good" vial to send, so this is the hardest proof to fake.
Report VerifiabilityMiddle · 5.3 of 10 pts53of 100
Can you confirm the reports are real?
The lab offers verification of its reports.
What this means
Whether the lab's own website confirms the report is real. Fake and edited reports are common in this market.
No report archive found.
What this means
Whether older reports stay online. Sellers that delete old reports can hide bad results.
COA client Wholesale; BPC 10mg report linked to 5mg product.
What this means
Signs that a report was faked, edited or reused for a different product.
Track RecordStrong · 4.0 of 4 pts100of 100
Is the record clean?
No regulatory warning letters found.
What this means
Whether a government regulator has sent the seller a warning letter in the last two years.
Buyer ProtectionStrong · 7.0 of 7 pts100of 100
If something goes wrong, can you get your money back?
Takes cards (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Other), so charges can be disputed.
What this means
Paying by credit or debit card lets you ask your bank to reverse the charge if something goes wrong. Zelle, bank transfers and crypto cannot be reversed by your bank, so with those the seller's refund policy is what protects you.
Written guarantee to reship lost or seized orders.
What this means
A promise to send your order again if it gets lost or seized in shipping.
Written policy offers full refunds.
What this means
Whether the seller promises, in writing, to give your money back, and how much.
Testing PolicyNothing found · 0.0 of 6 pts0of 100
Do they have a written testing protocol, and do they welcome buyers testing for themselves?
No written testing policy found.
What this means
A written policy that says what every batch is tested for and which lab does the testing.
Nothing published about buyer testing.
What this means
Whether the seller pays for customers to send products to their own lab, and refunds products that fail.
Business TransparencyWeak · 0.8 of 3 pts27of 100
Is it a real company you could find and contact?
No legal company name found.
What this means
The official registered company name, like "Example Labs LLC". Real businesses publish it.
No business address found.
What this means
A real street address, not just a mailbox or a registered-agent office.
Publishes an email only.
What this means
A phone number and an email address you can actually reach.
No named owner or team found.
What this means
Whether the people behind the store are named.
Claims USA making or finishing (states USA finishing on its site). Not documented yet.
What this means
Whether products are made or finished in the USA. A small bonus.
ShippingWeak · 0.8 of 4 pts20of 100
Is shipping fast, tracked, and clearly explained?
No handling time stated.
What this means
How fast the seller says it ships after you order.
Nothing stated about tracking.
What this means
Whether every order comes with a tracking number.
No express option found.
What this means
Whether you can pay for faster shipping.
Shipping rates or a free-shipping threshold are published.
What this means
Whether shipping costs, or a free-shipping threshold, are published before checkout.
SupportMiddle · 2.0 of 3 pts67of 100
Can you reach a person, and do they say when they answer?
Reachable by email.
What this means
How many ways you can reach a person: phone, email or live chat.
Publishes support hours or a response-time promise.
What this means
Whether the seller publishes support hours or promises a response time.
Ways to PayWeak · 0.6 of 2 pts30of 100
Can you still order if one payment method stops working?
Cards only, with no backup way to pay if the card processor goes down.
What this means
Card processors in this industry often drop sellers without warning. A seller with backup ways to pay (bank transfer or Zelle, crypto, PayPal-type apps) can keep taking your order, and many give a discount for those methods.
WebsiteStrong · 1.0 of 1 pts100of 100
Can you see prices, products and reports easily?
Prices are visible without an account.
What this means
Whether you can see prices without making an account.
Reports are easy to reach.
What this means
Whether lab reports are easy to find on the site.
The catalog is open to browse.
What this means
Whether you can browse products without logging in.
Buyer RatingsMiddle · 2.5 of 5 pts50of 100
What do photo-verified buyers say?
Neutral for now. Each photo-verified vote moves this a little, and the tally shows once enough buyers have voted.
What this means
Thumbs up or down from buyers who proved their purchase with a photo of the label. Kept small because reviews are easy to fake.
How 48 adds up
Three areas, one sum.
What would raise the score most
- Get products tested blind by an independent testing program.up to +14
- Add sterility testing (USP <71>).up to +3.2
- Publish a testing protocol: what every batch is tested for, and at which lab.up to +3
- Invite buyers to test, and refund any product that fails an outside test.up to +3
Buyer feedback
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