NutraWomen Wednesday: Amy Caplette, SVP of Quality and Regulatory Affairs, Thorne

“My career in quality and regulatory affairs is driven by my core belief in helping others, and I'm really passionate about being committed and advocating for people and also enforcing quality and regulatory affairs,” she said.

At Thorne, where Caplette oversees a team that ensures compliance with domestic and international regulations, she emphasized the importance of gaining third-party certification for the company's supplements, particularly for the athletic community.

“Third-party certifications are a great way to identify and to research if a company is doing what they're supposed to be doing, whether it's complying to GMPs, whether it's ensuring that they don't have any contaminants or banned substances, especially if you're an athlete,” she said. “Because what consumers really want is they want to make sure that products are safe, pure and effective.”

Caplette also discussed the evolving landscape of women's health supplements, noting a shift towards more personalized and holistic approaches that consider both physical and mental well-being. She highlighted how women are now purchasing more health products and using digital tools to understand their biometrics.

“I think there's going to be a lot more funding,” Caplette said. “There's more yet to come for women's health. It's really just at the beginning of where we should be as far as focusing specifically on women's products and formulations.”