It all began with powdered capsicum, an herb Gene Hughes hoped would improve his digestive health. After discovering it wasn’t exactly easy (or enjoyable) to take by the spoonful, he turned to his wife, Kristine. Together, they had a breakthrough: capsules. It may seem simple today, but in 1972, it was revolutionary. As the first to encapsulate herbs, Gene and Kristine made accessing Earth’s most powerful plants more convenient for everyone, everywhere. Together, the Hughes became pioneers of...