If you're a professional athlete, you're already familiar with the NSF Certified for Sport logo. But if you're not, you might be wondering: What does it mean, and why does it matter? Let’s break it down.
What Is NSF Certified for Sport?
NSF International is a globally recognized organization that sets strict safety and quality standards for consumer products, including dietary supplements. When you see the NSF Certified for Sport logo on a product, it means it has passed NSF’s most rigorous testing program for dietary supplements.
Every batch of Som Sleep undergoes independent testing and certification under this strict program to ensure quality, purity, and safety.
What Does It Take to Earn NSF Certified for Sport?
A product must complete all three critical steps to achieve this certification:
- Toxicological review – NSF’s experts examine the formula for potentially harmful ingredients, unsafe dosages, or problematic ingredient combinations.
- Label verification – The finished product is analyzed to confirm that the ingredients and dosages listed on the label are accurate—so you get exactly what’s promised.
- Banned substance testing – The product is tested for over 270 banned substances, ensuring it complies with regulations set by professional sports leagues and international anti-doping organizations.
Trusted by Pro Athletes & Sports Organizations
NSF Certified for Sport is the gold standard for supplement safety, trusted by:
- NFL (National Football League)
- MLB (Major League Baseball)
- NBA (National Basketball Association)
- NHL (National Hockey League)
- Collegiate athletic programs
Professional athletes face intense schedules, late-night travel, and back-to-back games—leading to sleep deprivation and performance fatigue. Quality sleep is essential for peak recovery and performance.
"The most overlooked but most important aspect of athlete performance is recovery—this includes sleep and nutrition. Sleep is when your body rebuilds, recovers, and performs vital physiological functions to help athletes perform at their best, both physically and mentally."
—Jordan Mazur, Coordinator of Performance Nutrition, San Francisco 49ers
Why We Choose NSF Certified for Sport
At Som Sleep, we are committed to the highest standards of safety and effectiveness. By participating in NSF’s top-tier certification program, we ensure that our customers—including elite athletes and coaches—can trust that Som Sleep is among the highest-quality sleep supplements available.
And if you’re not a professional athlete? No worries—we aren’t either. But if it’s good enough for the pros, it’s good enough for you.