Stan's began in 1984 in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia. The big supplement then was Bee Pollen. It was so popular that we would sell it in 5 lb. bags. The store was me, my brother Rich, our Mom an Dad and our two sons. My brother, a pharmacist, was an herbal expert. I was very influenced by Dirk Pearson and Sandy Shaw the authors of the "Life Extensions" book...taught me the efficacy of amino acids.