2026 Finalists | CRN Members, vote via your personal ballot received via email. Contact Gretchen Powers with questions.
Vic Rathi
CEO & Founder
Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics
"ATTITUDE WITH GRATITUDE."
BIO:
Vic Rathi, Founder & CEO of Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics, is one of the original formulators of enzyme and probiotic ingredients in the nutraceutical industry. Known as the "Godfather of Enzymes," he has spent more than 40 years advancing science-backed innovation through clinically validated ingredients trusted worldwide.
FUN FACTS:
My favorite supplement: Floracor™, a complete supplement with enzymes and probiotics for gut health.
Happy place: To walk on the beach, especially Hawaiian beaches, such as in Maui.
Hobby: I enjoy spending time with my grandkids and doing yoga.
ORIGINAL NOMINATION SUBMISSION:
Vic Rathi, founder of Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics, embodies the pioneering spirit the CRN and Radicle Science Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award was created to honor.
One of the original formulators of enzyme and probiotic ingredients in the nutraceutical industry, Vic has spent 40+ years transforming complex enzymology into clinically validated ingredients trusted by brands and formulators worldwide.
Vic’s credentials speak volumes. With him in the lead: 17 registered patents, 9 GRAS dossiers, 30+ published studies and oversight of 900+ custom enzyme and probiotic formulations.
Known industry-wide as the "Godfather of Enzymes," Vic possesses unmatched formulation expertise. Scientists, manufacturers and brand owners across every tier of the supply chain seek his counsel on the toughest enzyme and probiotic challenges. Colleagues describe conversations with Vic as a masterclass, walking away with insights that reshape product development.
Vic's creative scientific vision sets him apart. He sees what others miss, recognizing clinical potential in enzymes and probiotics long before the industry catches up, and reframing how ingredients are evaluated, applied and developed.
A family history of diabetes, with serious consequences, fuels Vic's mission to educate and support people in health and wellness, particularly metabolic health.
His revolutionary thinking has produced breakthrough ingredients, including:
- Exclzyme® | A powerful enzyme blend to support muscle and joint health and a healthy inflammatory response
- SlimSEB™ | A clinically backed blend of enzymes, probiotics and herbal extracts to support healthy weight management and metabolic wellness
- DigeSEB Sport™ | A patent-pending synbiotic and proteolytic enzyme blend to promote protein digestion, amino acid absorption and postbiotic production
Decades of formulation excellence and a relentless drive to advance science-backed ingredients make Vic Rathi a true trailblazer. He doesn't just formulate products. He reframes what enzymes and probiotics can do, elevating evidence-based nutraceutical development for generations to come.
CRN Members, vote via your personal ballot received via email. Contact Gretchen Powers with questions. Learn more about this honor in CRN's April 2026 press release, “CRN and Radicle Science Announce 2026 Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award Call for Nominations.”