The gelatin used in our softgels is obtained from countries with animals raised in a free-range, pasture-fed environment and active monitoring programs for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). And for enteric-coated formulas, we utilize a coating compliant with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) to avoid premature dissolution in the stomach. According to USP guidelines, enteric coating must delay gastric disintegration by a minimum of 1 hour.