Brand Overview#
Premier Research Labs (PRL) is a leading manufacturer of excipient-free, professional-grade nutritional supplements founded in 1987 by Dr. Robert J. Marshall, PhD and Dr. Linda Forbes, DC, L.Ac. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company is internationally recognized for producing 100% non-toxic, practitioner-quality formulas sold to natural healthcare professionals in the US and abroad.
History#
- 1986: Dr. Marshall began hosting HealthLine radio program
- 1987: Premier Research Labs founded by Dr. Marshall and Dr. Forbes
- 1987+: Developed Quantum Reflex Analysis (QRA) body analysis system
- 2017-04-09: Dr. Robert Marshall passed away at age 75
- Present: Continues as leading practitioner supplement brand
Corporate Structure#
- Legal Entity: Premier Research Labs, LP
- Type: Private company
- Headquarters: 3500 Wadley Pl Ste B, Austin, TX 78728
- Manufacturing: FDA-monitored facility in Austin, Texas
- Sister Brand: Quantum Nutrition Labs (qnlabs.com)
Founders#
Dr. Robert J. Marshall, PhD, CCN (1942-2017)#
- CEO and Founder
- Full-time clinical nutritionist
- Degrees from University of Dayton, Purdue University, Columbia Pacific University
- Past President of International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists
- Host of HealthLine Live radio show (since 1986)
- Co-developer of Quantum Reflex Analysis (QRA)
- Passed away April 9, 2017
Dr. Linda Forbes, DC, L.Ac., DACBN, CCN#
- Co-Founder
- Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Chiropractor
- Clinical nutritionist
- Co-developer of Quantum Reflex Analysis (QRA)
Product Focus#
- Product Count: 310+ products (DSLD)
- Formats: Capsules, powders, liquids
- Philosophy: Excipient-free, 100% non-toxic formulas
- Distribution: Primarily practitioner-only
Key Product Categories#
| Category | Products |
|---|---|
| Adrenal Support | AdrenaVen |
| Digestive | HCL Activator, Premier Digest |
| Heart Health | Cardio-ND |
| Minerals | Coral Legend, Premier Magnesium |
| Probiotics | Probiotic Complex |
| Thyroid | ThyroVen |
| Detox | Liver-ND, Kidney-ND |
Product Naming Convention#
PRL uses distinctive naming with “-Ven” and “-ND” suffixes:
- -Ven: Venerated formulas (e.g., AdrenaVen, ThyroVen)
- -ND: Nano-Delivery liquid formulas (e.g., Cardio-ND, Liver-ND)
Quality Standards#
- Excipient-free (no fillers, binders, or flow agents)
- FDA-monitored manufacturing facility
- Current GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certified
- 100% non-toxic formulas
- Full label disclosure
- Stringent testing for purity and potency
- “Quantum-state” nutritional products
Quantum Reflex Analysis (QRA)#
Proprietary body analysis system co-developed by Dr. Marshall and Dr. Forbes:
- Non-invasive assessment technique
- Used by practitioners worldwide
- Integrates biofield testing with clinical nutrition
Retail Presence#
| Channel | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Official Website | ✅ Active | prlabs.com |
| Practitioner Channels | ✅ Active | Primary distribution |
| Amazon | ✅ Active | Limited selection |
| PureFormulas | ✅ Active | Professional supplements |
| Clinical Nutrition Centers | ✅ Active | Specialty retail |
Investigation Notes#
- DSLD Presence: 310 products in database
- UPC Prefix: 807735 (confirmed)
- Business Model: B2B practitioner-focused
- Ownership: Private (LP structure)
- Key Differentiator: Excipient-free pioneer
Status Determination#
| Criterion | Finding |
|---|---|
| Official Website | ✅ Active (prlabs.com) |
| Practitioner Distribution | ✅ Multiple channels |
| DSLD Presence | ✅ 310 products |
| Manufacturing | ✅ Own facility in Austin, TX |
| Industry Recognition | ✅ Gold standard for purity |
Status: active (High Confidence)
Relationships
From this profile →
- → Founded by: Dr. Robert J. Marshall (external) (1987)
- → Founded by: Dr. Linda Forbes (external) (1987)
- → Sister Brand: Quantum Nutrition Labs (external)