The Tier 1 Standard
When supplement companies claim something is “scientifically-proven”, usually that just means they were able to find a single pubmed link of a study with a handful of subjects. At Tier 1, we are changing what it means to be an evidence-based supplement company. The ingredients that you find in our products have been researched and validated for decades through dozens of independent research observations. Supplements are already a relatively small part of athletic success, so we believe that it’s only worth spending money on the few things that have been consistently shown to have positive effects.
Founder
Chris Bonilla
Chris was born and raised in the Washington D.C area and was a soccer player for his entire childhood. When he turned 17, he enlisted in the Army National Guard as an Infantryman which sparked his passion for all things health and fitness related. He has coached Weightlifting/Crossfit/Nutrition in some capacity since then, in an effort to share his passion with those around him. Athletically, he competed in Olympic weightlifting for 6 years, before switching gears for a couple of years to train for, and complete an Ironman triathlon in 2021. Now, he is mostly training for health and enjoyment and dedicates most of his free time to his family.
In 2017 he was commissioned as an officer in the National Guard and has continued serving ever since. He currently occupies a full-time role as a Operations Research Officer (ORSA) in Arlington, VA. He currently lives in Maryland with his wife, 4-year old son Naim (yes named after the weightlifter), and two small dogs.
Qualifications:
Ph.D in Exercise Science (2025)
Level 7 Diploma in Sports Nutrition (IOPN)
Master's of Sports Science in Exercise Science
USAW Advanced Sports Performance Coach
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Crossfit L1
NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist
UESCA Endurance Sports Nutrition Certified
Precision Nutrition Level 1
Our Partners
Tier 1 Supplements is the official supplement partner of Black Iron Nutrition. Black Iron Nutrition is a team of experienced and passionate health, nutrition, and movement coaches who combine scientific and holistic approaches to nutrition to help you look and feel your best. We believe in taking a long-term, sustainable approach to nutrition that doesn’t include food restrictions. We’re here to help you build healthy habits, reach your goals, and improve your relationship with food and your body.