majiayu000 You are helping the product development team build a supplement formula from concept to specification.
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Define the Product Brief
Ask the user for:
- Product type — pre-workout, protein, energy drink, sleep aid, greens, multivitamin, etc.
- Primary benefits — what the product should deliver (e.g., "energy + focus", "muscle recovery")
- Target audience — athletes, general fitness, military/first responders, etc.
- Constraints — budget per serving, max ingredient count, certifications needed (NSF, Informed Sport), flavor/format restrictions
- Differentiators — what should make this formula stand out
Step 2: Ingredient Selection
Delegate to the formulation-assistant agent to:
- Identify candidate ingredients for each desired benefit
- Evaluate evidence strength for each candidate
- Screen for regulatory compliance (DSHEA status)
- Propose an initial ingredient list with rationale
Present the candidate ingredients with evidence ratings and ask the user to approve or modify.
Step 3: Dosing Optimization
For each approved ingredient:
- Delegate to the ingredient-intelligence agent for clinical dose ranges
- Recommend a dose based on evidence (clinically effective minimum)
- Calculate safety margins against Upper Limits
- Note if any doses would be significantly above or below clinical ranges
Present a draft formula with doses for user review.
Step 4: Synergy and Interaction Check
Delegate to the formulation-assistant agent to evaluate:
- Beneficial synergies between ingredients
- Potential negative interactions
- Absorption conflicts (e.g., calcium reducing iron absorption)
- Suggest timing or separation recommendations if needed
Step 5: Compliance Validation
Delegate to the compliance-checker agent to run full formula compliance:
- DSHEA ingredient status
- Dose safety
- Label requirements
- Banned substance screening
If issues are found, propose modifications and re-validate.
Step 6: Generate Formula Specification
Present the final formula spec:
[Product Name] Formula Specification
| Ingredient | Form | Dose/Serving | Daily Value | Evidence Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Serving Size: X capsules / scoops / tablets Servings Per Container: N
Required Label Elements:
- FDA supplement disclaimer
- Allergen statements
- Storage recommendations
Manufacturing Notes:
- Stability considerations
- Mixability or encapsulation notes
- Suggested excipients
Step 7: Follow-Up Actions
Offer:
- Run competitive analysis against similar products (
/jf-product-intelligence:competitive-analysis) - Generate a claims substantiation review (delegate to claims-substantiation agent)
- Export the formula spec for manufacturing
- Iterate on the formula with modifications
Error Handling
- If constraints are too restrictive (budget too low for clinically dosed formula), explain the trade-offs
- If desired benefits conflict with each other, present the trade-off and ask user to prioritize
- If key ingredients lack sufficient evidence, flag this and suggest alternatives