KAL (also known as KAL Vitamins or Makers of Kal) is a pioneering American brand of nutritional supplements, vitamins, and minerals. Founded in 1932, it is one of the oldest and most trusted supplement brands in the United States.

Company Structure & History

Parent Company:
KAL is a brand under the umbrella of the Better Being Company (formerly Nutraceutical Corporation). The Better Being Company is a private, family-owned business that owns several well-known supplement brands, including Solaray and Thompson.

Headquarters:
The corporate offices are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with manufacturing facilities primarily in Ogden, Utah.

History:
KAL was founded in Southern California in 1932 by Chester Weldon, who was looking for a solution for his wife’s leg cramps and discovered a beneficial calcium and phosphorus powder. This initial “act of love” established the company’s core mission of providing high-quality wellness solutions for families across generations.

Acquisition:
The company was acquired by The Better Being Company (then Nutraceutical Corp.) in 1995.

Products and Quality
KAL offers a comprehensive range of hundreds of products designed for all life stages, including multivitamins for men and women, specialized formulas for adults 50+, and the “Dinosaurs” line for kids.

Key aspects of their operations and products include:

Manufacturing Control:
KAL manufactures many of its products in-house in its own facilities in Utah, allowing strict control over the entire production process from sourcing raw ingredients to distribution.

Quality and Testing:
The company adheres to stringent quality control standards, including being GMP Certified (Good Manufacturing Practices). All ingredients are triple-tested for purity, potency, and identity.

Innovation:
KAL is known for innovation in the supplement space. It pioneered some of the first multivitamins and calcium supplements in 1932. Many tablets feature ActivTab™ technology, which guarantees disintegration within 30 minutes (per USP guidelines) for optimal absorption.

Variety:
Products are available in various formats, including capsules, liquid drops, powders, chewables, and ActivMelt™ instant dissolve tablets.