Plant-based athletes, check capsule shells: gelatin isn’t vegan; HPMC usually...

https://www.athleisuremag.com/the-latest/2026/10/12/the-plant-based-athletes-label-checklist

Plant-based athletes, check capsule shells: gelatin isn’t vegan; HPMC usually is. “Vegan” has no federal definition, so claims vary. Learn how third-party marks can clarify what a label leaves unclear—and what those seals actually cover.