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Emerald Laboratories

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Overview
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Emerald Laboratories (marketed as Emerald Labs) is a family-owned dietary supplement company founded in 2001 by Dr. Mark Stengler, a licensed naturopathic medical doctor known as “America’s Natural Doctor.” Headquartered in Carson, California, the company operates its own cGMP-certified manufacturing facility through Ultra Botanicals.

The brand distinguishes itself as “The Additive-Free Company” — all products are formulated without magnesium stearate or other common additives, using only vegetable capsules and clinically-researched ingredients at therapeutic dosages.

Key Facts
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  • Founded: 2001
  • Founder: Dr. Mark Stengler, NMD
  • Headquarters: 20600 Belshaw Ave, Carson, CA 90746
  • Ownership: Family-owned and operated
  • Manufacturing: Ultra Botanicals (in-house cGMP facility)
  • Product Count: ~222 products (DSLD database)
  • iHerb Products: 83 products
  • UPC Prefix: 743650
  • iHerb Code: EMR

Founder Profile
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Dr. Mark Stengler is a licensed naturopathic medical doctor with expertise in:

  • Nutrition and herbal therapy
  • Vitamin therapy and homeopathy
  • Natural hormone replacement
  • Integrative medicine

He is the author of “Prescription for Natural Cures” and has been voted 2021 Doctor of the Decade by the International Association of Top Professionals. Every Emerald Labs product is personally formulated according to his clinical practice standards.

Brand Philosophy
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Core Principles
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  1. Additive-Free: No magnesium stearate, stearic acid, or other common fillers
  2. Doctor-Formulated: Every formula designed by Dr. Mark Stengler
  3. Clinical Potency: Therapeutic dosages for measurable results
  4. Vegetable Capsules: 100% plant-based capsules
  5. Gluten-Free: All formulations are gluten-free

Manufacturing Excellence
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  • In-House Production: All products manufactured at Ultra Botanicals facility in Carson, CA
  • cGMP-Certified: Current Good Manufacturing Practice compliant
  • In-House Lab Testing: All raw ingredients tested before use
  • Quality Control: Strict quality assurance protocols

Product Categories
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Based on official store categories and DSLD analysis:

Health-Specific Formulas
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CategoryExample Products
Adrenal HealthAdrenal Health with Sensoril Ashwagandha
Blood SugarBlood Sugar Health
CholesterolCholesterol Health
DigestiveDigestive Health, Liver Health
HeartBlood Pressure Health
ImmuneAllergy Health
JointJoint Health, Glucosamine Sulfate with MSM
ThyroidThyroid Health
VisionVision Health with Lutein and Zinc
MemoryMemory Health with Cognizin Citicoline

Multivitamins
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  • Complete Clinical Multi - Flagship comprehensive formula
  • One-A-Day Complete - Daily essential nutrients
  • Men’s Multi - Ages 18+ and 45+
  • Women’s Multi - Ages 18+ and 45+
  • Prenatal Multi - Complete prenatal nutrition
  • B-Healthy - Full spectrum B vitamins with methylated folate

Specialty Products
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  • CoEnzymated formulas - Active form nutrients
  • Collagen, Hair, Skin and Nails - Beauty from within
  • Camu Camu - Vitamin C superfood
  • Coconut Oil - Softgel format
  • DHEA - Hormone support
  • Melatonin - Sleep support (time-release available)

Sub-Brands
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  1. Ultra Botanicals Rainforest - Premium botanical extracts

    • L-Glutathione
    • UC-II Joint Formula
  2. Fruitrients - Fruit-based nutrients

    • Maca Root

Market Position
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Positioning
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Premium Additive-Free Supplement Specialist in the naturopathic/integrative health market

Key Differentiators
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  1. Additive-Free Commitment: Industry rarity — no magnesium stearate
  2. Doctor Formulated: Credentialed NMD formulates all products
  3. Clinical Potency: Therapeutic dosages, not maintenance doses
  4. Integrated Manufacturing: Own facility ensures quality control
  5. Family-Owned: Independent since 2001

Distribution Channels
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  • Official Store: store.emeraldlabs.com
  • Vitamin Shoppe: Emerald Labs brand page
  • Amazon: Emerald Labs store
  • iHerb: 83 products (EMR brand code)
  • Walmart: Online selection
  • PureFormulas: Full product range
  • Local Retailers: Natural health stores

Competitive Landscape
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BrandPositioningSimilarity
Emerald LabsAdditive-free, doctor-formulated-
Pure EncapsulationsHypoallergenic, additive-free⭐⭐⭐ Very similar
ThornePractitioner-grade⭐⭐ Similar
Integrative TherapeuticsClinical formulas⭐⭐ Similar
Douglas LaboratoriesProfessional grade⭐⭐ Similar

DSLD Data Summary
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Based on enriched.db analysis:

MetricValue
DSLD Brand IDs109, 2722, 5233
DSLD Variants“Emerald Laboratories”, “Emerald Labs”, “Emerald”
Total Products~222
iHerb Products83
iHerb CodeEMR
UPC Prefix743650

Investigation Summary
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Brand Status Determination
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AspectFindingStatus Indicator
Official WebsiteActive (emeraldlabs.com)✅ Active
iHerb Presence83 products (EMR)✅ Active
DSLD Presence~222 products✅ Active
Retail ChannelsMultiple (Vitamin Shoppe, Amazon, Walmart)✅ Active
ManufacturingOwn facility (Ultra Botanicals)✅ Active
OwnershipFamily-owned since 2001✅ Independent

Status: active (High Confidence)

Rationale: Active official website with e-commerce, strong presence on iHerb (83 products), available at major retailers including Vitamin Shoppe and Amazon, operates own manufacturing facility, family-owned and operated since 2001.

One-Sentence Summary
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Emerald Labs is a family-owned, additive-free supplement brand founded by naturopathic doctor Mark Stengler, specializing in clinical-potency formulas manufactured in their own Carson, California facility since 2001.

Data Sources
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  1. Official Website: Brand information, product catalog

  2. DSLD Database: Product count and brand variants

    • Brand IDs: 109, 2722, 5233
  3. iHerb: Product availability and brand code

  4. UPC Database: GS1 Company Prefix verification

  5. Industry Sources: Company profile information

    • ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, WholeFoods Magazine

Generated by DogTag Brand Investigator | Investigation Date: 2025-12-31 Investigation Level: Standard | Status Confidence: High

Relationships

From this profile →

  • Founder: Dr. Mark Stengler (external) (2001)
  • Manufacturer: Ultra Botanicals (2001)

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