INDIANAPOLIS – October 19, 2026 – Lifeboost Coffee today reaffirmed its long‑standing commitment to independent, third‑party testing through Light Labs, underscoring the company’s dedication to scientific accuracy, consumer trust, and transparent communication around coffee acidity, pH, and product purity.

For years, Lifeboost has used third‑party laboratories to verify the quality and safety of identified coffee samples. As public interest in “low‑acid coffee” grows, and misinformation becomes more common, the company is taking a proactive stance to clarify how its testing works, what its results mean, and why responsible reporting matters.

A Clarification, Not a Launch: Lifeboost Has Always Been Third‑Party Tested

Lifeboost is not announcing a new testing initiative. Instead, the company is publicly detailing the testing program it has maintained for years, including:

  • Independent laboratory analysis through Light Labs

  • Routine in‑house pH measurement using a research‑grade Apera PC9500 meter

  • Verification of pH under documented brewing and measurement conditions

  • Screening for more than 450 potential contaminants across applicable panels

  • Evaluation against U.S. and relevant European comparison benchmarks

This renewed transparency is designed to give consumers clear, accurate information without overstating what testing can guarantee or making unsupported health claims.

A Science‑Based Explanation of Acidity and pH

In a new article authored by CEO Dr. Charles Livingston, Lifeboost explains why pH is only one part of the acidity story. As the article states:

“pH reflects hydrogen‑ion activity in a prepared sample. It captures the acid that is active in the cup at that moment. It does not inventory the coffee’s complete acid chemistry, and it does not measure how your stomach will respond.”

Lifeboost’s approach recognizes that acidity is influenced by roast chemistry, organic acids, brewing method, water chemistry, and compounds such as N‑methylpyridinium (NMP), chlorogenic acids, C5HTs, and trigonelline. The company avoids simplistic claims and instead provides context that reflects current research.

Third‑Party Testing Through Light Labs: What It Really Means

Lifeboost’s testing program screens identified samples for hundreds of potential contaminants, including:

  • Pesticide and herbicide residues

  • Selected mycotoxins

  • Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury

  • Glyphosate and AMPA (when included in the applicable panel)

  • Selected PFAS compounds

  • Common microplastic polymers

Each Light Labs report identifies the product, sample type, laboratory, methods used, analytes included, findings, detection thresholds, and relevant comparison standards.

As the company’s testing documentation clarifies:

“Screened for 450+ potential contaminants describes the number of individual substances the applicable panels are designed to look for. It does not mean 450 contaminants were found, and it does not mean every sample receives every test.”

Transparency Over Absolutes

Lifeboost emphasizes that responsible testing cannot support absolute claims such as “toxin‑free,” “zero contaminants,” “PFAS‑free,” or “guaranteed mold‑free.” Instead, the company publishes the actual findings for each tested sample, along with the preparation conditions for pH measurement and the specific analytes included in each panel.

This approach reflects Lifeboost’s belief that consumers deserve clarity, not marketing shortcuts.

Why Lifeboost Is Making This Information Public Now

As acidity, pH, and “clean coffee” become increasingly common marketing terms, Lifeboost believes it is important to correct misunderstandings and provide science‑based explanations. The company’s updated testing page and CEO‑authored article aim to:

  • Clarify what pH can and cannot tell consumers

  • Explain the role of roast chemistry and organic acids

  • Demonstrate how third‑party testing works

  • Reinforce Lifeboost’s long‑standing commitment to quality and transparency

“Coffee’s effect on the stomach involves a whole chemical matrix, not one pH reading.”

About Lifeboost Coffee

Lifeboost Coffee is committed to producing premium, sustainably sourced, USDA Organic coffee that is thoughtfully tested, transparently reported, and crafted with sensitive drinkers in mind. Through rigorous third‑party testing, responsible communication, and continued scientific review, Lifeboost aims to set a higher standard for purity, quality, and consumer trust in the coffee industry.

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