This podcast episode explores the science of stability testing and shelf-life determination for sensitive compounds derived from plants and fungi. The discussion covers two main testing approaches - real-time and accelerated testing- and delves into the complexities of working with multiple active compounds like cannabinoids and fungal metabolites.

The episode emphasizes the critical importance of accurate stability testing for consumer safety and product labeling, discussing how compounds can degrade over time and even become more potent in some cases. The conversation also touches on the ICH Q1 guidelines as the pharmaceutical industry standard for quality, safety, and efficacy testing.