Brand

Sports Research

Started with Sweet Sweat; a long-running multi-generation family business, with many supplements carrying third-party (Informed Sport) certifications.

Sports Research is a family-owned California supplement company founded in 1980 by Jeff Pedersen Sr., who first developed the Sweet Sweat topical product. It expanded into collagen peptides, omega-3, MCT oil, and vitamins, and remains family-operated. Note: collagen products are ingestible supplements.

Founded

1980

Founder

Jeff Pedersen Sr.

Headquarters

San Pedro, California, USA

Ownership

Privately held, family-owned and operated

Ownership and scale

A privately held family business. Revenue and valuation are not publicly disclosed.

Brand timeline

1980
Jeff Pedersen Sr. founds the family business in San Pedro, California
2023
Brand refresh (new logo, packaging, and campaign); stays family-owned
2025
Expands retail, including a nationwide Walmart launch of Sweet Sweat Gel

Where to buy

Amazon (primary channel)sportsresearch.comWalmartiHerb

Where to get the best offers

Amazon Subscribe & Save and brand-site subscriptions give repeat-order discounts; larger count sizes lower the per-serving cost.

Sports Research products we have reviewed

mid-range

Collagen Peptides (Unflavored)

Sports Research

Key Ingredient

Type I & III Collagen (grass-fed bovine)

Simple unflavored daily collagenGrass-fed type I & III, mixes easilyEasy to keep using consistently

$28.95/ 16 oz (454g)

Review Product

Brand background is compiled from public sources. Ownership and valuation figures are reported acquisitions or valuations where disclosed; private brands are marked as not publicly disclosed. Prices and retailers change, so confirm on the brand's official page.