Lecture Notes: Young Living Deep Spectra Technology

Introduction

• Presenter: Jacob Young, host of Young Living's podcast, "The Wild Drop."
• Guest: Brad Chatterley, discussing Young Living's Deep Spectra technology.
• Company Overview: Young Living is a leader in essential oils production and distribution.

Deep Spectra Technology

• Launch: Revealed a year ago; now integrating into products.
• What is Deep Spectra?
  • An extraction technology for essential oils.
  • Developed to extract additional beneficial compounds from plants beyond what steam distillation offers.
  • Utilizes essential oils as the extraction liquid.
• Purpose:
  • To access non-volatile compounds in plant materials, enhancing oil potency.
  • Inspired by past products like VitaGreens that combined dried herbs with essential oils.

Extraction Process

• Components:
  • Combines essential oils with plant resins to extract more compounds.
  • Example: Frankincense Squared - combines frankincense essential oil with frankincense resin.
• Method:
  • Uses essential oils as a solvent.
  • Includes agitation, sonication, and possibly warmth or pressure to enhance extraction.
  • No removal of extraction liquid as it retains beneficial properties.

Benefits and Results

• Botanical Synergy:
  • Enhanced effectiveness when compounds work together.
  • Example: Frankincense Squared showed 4.6x higher antioxidant activity than regular frankincense oil.
• Comparison to Pharmaceuticals:
  • Unlike isolating single compounds, Deep Spectra maintains plant compound complexity for synergistic benefits.

Future Plans

• New Products:
  • Standalone Deep Spectra extracts (e.g., frankincense squared).
  • Phytonutrition supplements featuring Deep Spectra extracts.
  • Potential personal care products.
• Continued Research:
  • Exploring combinations of different oils and plant materials.
  • Exclusive technology due to patents, making it unique to Young Living.

Challenges in Scaling Up

• Transition from Lab to Production:
  • Scaling requires different equipment and processes.
  • Extensive testing and pilot batches to ensure quality.
• Duplication Complexity:
  • Lab findings must be replicated on a larger scale in manufacturing.

Conclusion

• Innovation and Expertise:
  • Built on 30 years of essential oil expertise.
  • Collaboration between scientists and engineers to refine processes.
• Customer Motivation:
  • Upgraded oils offer greater health benefits due to synergistic compounds.

Closing Remarks

• Emphasis on continual innovation and quality.
• Encouragement to explore new Deep Spectra products for enhanced wellness.