"Inside Thorne's headquarters, raw materials from around the world were arriving by the pallet. Under the neon lights of a giant, temperature-controlled warehouse outside Charleston, South Carolina, forklifts hummed and beeped as they stacked ingredients on towering shelves. In here, it's always 70 degrees and dialed in to a moderate 60% humidity level. The relief stepping in from the muggy southern heat outside was immediate."
"I saw pallets of creatine monohydrate, long popular with bodybuilders for improving strength, speed, and recovery. Indian barberry - the source of berberine, which influencers sometimes call " nature's Ozempic" - was also being stocked. (It's not actually comparable to GLP-1 drugs.) Flavoring agents destined to become mango limeade or blood orange electrolytes sat quarantined until they could be cleared for use. Workers in full-body suits moved between sealed mixing rooms where air pressure kept outside dust out. No perfume. No open-toed shoes. No mistakes."
Thorne's Charleston, South Carolina headquarters houses a temperature- and humidity-controlled warehouse where pallets of global raw materials are stored. The facility maintains 70 degrees and about 60% humidity with strict cleanliness protocols including full-body suits, sealed mixing rooms, and controlled air pressure. Inventory includes creatine monohydrate, Indian barberry (berberine), and quarantined flavoring agents awaiting clearance. The company invested $35 million to expand capacity to 549,000 square feet after relocating from Idaho. The expansion reflects sustained consumer demand for supplements, powders, and personalized wellness products that accelerated during the pandemic. Forklifts and automated systems move and stack materials under neon lights.
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