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Who makes SlimTide, and who sells and ships it?
Who makes SlimTide is only partly answered. The bottle says made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients and names Instituto Experience of Lakeland, FL as distributor. The factory is not named. This website is a USA authorized retailer, not the manufacturer, and an order desk handles shipping and refunds.
Written by the Slimtidebalance editorial teamMedically reviewed by Dr. Dyan Hes, MD, PhysicianUpdated · 7 min read
The short version
Who makes SlimTide, in plain words?
Ask who makes slimtide and you get three half answers. The bottle names a distributor. The sales site names a seller. This website names itself as a retailer. None of them names the factory.
That is not unusual for supplements. Many are made by one company, packed for another and sold by a third. What matters for you is knowing which role does what, so you call the right place when you have a question. The table below sorts the roles.
| Role | Who, as far as it is published | What they do |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Not named | Makes the capsules. Factory name not published |
| Distributor | Instituto Experience, Lakeland, FL 33804 | Named on the label with phone +1 (507) 448-8190 |
| Retailer | Slimtidebalance (this website) | Explains the product and sends you to the official order page |
| Order desk | BuyGoods order desk, +1 (302) 200-3480 | Takes orders, tracking, changes and refunds |
| Sales page | myslimtide.com | Shows packs, prices and the 60-day guarantee |
- Distributor on the label: Instituto Experience, Lakeland, FL 33804, +1 (507) 448-8190.
- Origin line: "Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients." Factory and ingredient origins: not named.
- This website: Slimtidebalance, a USA authorized SlimTide retailer. Not the manufacturer.
- Orders, tracking and refunds: the order desk at +1 (302) 200-3480.
- Lot SLI-26/SL-5608 and CoA SLI-5608-26-SL are seller reference codes, not lab proof.
What the bottle says
What does the label say about who makes SlimTide?
Two lines matter. The first is the origin line: "Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients." It tells you the product is made in the United States. It also says the ingredients come from around the world. It does not name the factory or any country of origin for an ingredient.
The second is the distributor line. It reads Instituto Experience, Lakeland FL 33804, with the phone number +1 (507) 448-8190 and the email [email protected]. A distributor puts a product on the market. It may or may not be the company that made it.
The label also carries the directions, the caution and the Supplement Facts panel. You can read every line on our supplement facts page.
Who sells it here
Who sells SlimTide on this website, and is that the maker?
No. We are Slimtidebalance, a USA authorized SlimTide retailer. We do not make the product, and we do not hold stock or ship bottles ourselves. Our order buttons send you to the official sales page, myslimtide.com, where checkout happens.
We say plainly that we earn money when you buy through our links. The price is the same as going straight to the sales page. We also say that the website inbox, [email protected], cannot see your order. For orders, use the desk.
Our office address is 505 Fifth Avenue, Floor 12, New York, NY 10017, USA. It is for mail only, with no walk-in sales.
Read before you buyThe official order page shows the packs, the shipping and the 60-day guarantee, so you can read the terms before you pay.
See today's price and guaranteeWe earn money when you buy through our order links. The price is the same for you.
Maker or distributor
Is the distributor on the label the same as the maker?
Not necessarily. A distributor is the company that markets and sells the finished product. A manufacturer runs the production line. Some companies do both, and some only one. The SlimTide label tells you the distributor, not the maker.
Why does this matter? The FDA says that under supplement rules, makers and distributors are responsible for the safety of their products, and that the FDA does not approve supplements before they are sold (FDA: supplements Q&A). So the name on the label is the name that carries responsibility for the product. If you have a safety question, ask that company, and ask your doctor too.
A badge is not an answer either. The sales page shows GMP, GMO-free and "FDA registered" badges, but no certifier is named for any of them. The FDA issues no registration certificates (FDA: no registration certificates). Our testing and quality page covers each badge.
After checkout
Who handles your order after you pay?
The order desk does. Our fact file calls it the BuyGoods order desk, and the number is +1 (302) 200-3480. It handles tracking, changes, refunds and guarantee claims. The email is [email protected].
Shipping is from the United States unless the sales page says otherwise. The 3-bottle and 6-bottle packs ship free in the U.S., and the 2-bottle pack adds a shipping charge shown at checkout. No carrier, handling time or delivery window is published.
Returns go by mail to 919 Third Avenue, Floor 11, New York, NY 10022, USA, but confirm the address by phone first. The buyer pays return shipping. The guarantee is 60 days.
What is not published
What about the maker is still not published?
- The factory name and location.
- Where each ingredient comes from.
- A named lab, or a lab report, behind the lot reference SLI-26/SL-5608 and the CoA reference SLI-5608-26-SL.
- A certifier for the GMP, GMO-free or registered-facility badges.
- A CFU count and strain codes for the probiotic blend.
- A shelf life for an opened bottle.
Missing facts are not proof of a problem. They are gaps. A short email to the order desk asking for a lab report for your lot is a fair request. Our batch verify page shows how to read the lot and best-before date on the bottle base.
Your next step
How can you ask the people behind SlimTide a question?
Pick the right line
Orders and refunds go to +1 (302) 200-3480. Label questions can go to the distributor at +1 (507) 448-8190.
Have the bottle in hand
Read the lot and best-before from the base, and photograph the label panel.
Ask one clear question
For example: who manufactures this lot, and can I see a lab report with a live count at the end of shelf life?
Ask for it in writing
Request an email reply and save it with your order email.
Share it with your doctor
If you take medicine or have a condition, bring the label to your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes SlimTide?
The factory is not named. The label says made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients and names Instituto Experience of Lakeland, FL as distributor.
Is Slimtidebalance the manufacturer?
No. Slimtidebalance is a USA authorized SlimTide retailer. We explain the product and send you to the official order page.
Who owns SlimTide?
That is not published in our sources. The label names the distributor, and the sales site is myslimtide.com.
Is SlimTide made in the USA?
The label says "Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients." It does not name the factory or the ingredient origins.
Can I get a lab report for my bottle?
A lab report is not published. You can ask the order desk for one for your lot. The lot and CoA codes quoted by the seller are reference codes, not lab proof.
Is SlimTide FDA approved?
No. It is a dietary supplement, and the FDA does not approve supplements. Ask your doctor before use if you take medicine or have a health condition.
Our view
Our view
So, who makes slimtide? The honest answer is that a distributor is named, a factory is not, and the retail chain has three parts: the sales page, the order desk and sites like ours. That is workable, as long as you know whom to call.
We would like to see the factory named, a lab report published and the probiotic count printed. Until then, rely on the label, keep your order email and ask for written answers. A supplement is optional, and your doctor is the best source on whether it suits you. This page was medically reviewed by Dr. Dyan Hes, MD, Physician, and is not medical advice.
More: where to buy SlimTide, our about page and the SlimTide home page.
Read before you buyIf you want to try SlimTide, the order page lists pack prices and the guarantee in one place.
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Who wrote this
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The team reads the SlimTide label line by line, checks each number against public health sources and published trials, and writes it in plain English. We do not write for the manufacturer.
Last updated . Read our editorial standards and how we check reviews. This website is run by a USA authorized retailer, not by the manufacturer. We earn money when you buy through our order links.
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