Brand Overview#
ProHealth Longevity is a longevity and anti-aging supplement company founded in 1988 by Rich Carson. Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, the company has 35+ consecutive years as a BBB A+ rated business. Originally focused on ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and Lyme disease support, ProHealth has expanded into the longevity field, becoming a leader in NMN and NAD+ supplements.
History#
- 1988: Founded by Rich Carson after his ME/CFS diagnosis
- 1988-2018: 30+ years serving chronic illness patient communities
- 2018+: Expanded mission to longevity and anti-aging
- Present: Authorized distributor of Effepharm’s Uthever NMN (exclusive US trademark rights)
Corporate Structure#
- Legal Entity: ProHealth, Inc.
- Type: Private company
- Headquarters: 555 Maple St, Carpinteria, CA 93013
- Founder: Rich Carson
- BBB Rating: A+ (35 consecutive years)
Founder#
Rich Carson#
- Founded ProHealth in 1988
- Diagnosed with ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome)
- Personal health struggles led to company creation
- Created motto “Commerce with Compassion”
Founding Story#
Rich Carson was an energetic young man when he woke up one day feeling like he had the flu—only this flu didn’t go away. Eventually diagnosed with ME/CFS, his quest for answers led him to start ProHealth to give other patients access to beneficial supplements.
Product Focus#
- Product Count: 88 products (iHerb)
- Formats: Capsules, powders, softgels
- Philosophy: Science-backed longevity supplements
- Specialty: NMN, NAD+ boosters, anti-aging
Key Product Categories#
| Category | Products |
|---|---|
| NMN | NMN Pro 1000, NMN Pro Complete, Uthever NMN |
| NAD+ Boosters | NAD+ precursors |
| Longevity | Anti-aging formulas |
| Vitamin D | High-dose Vitamin D3 |
| Greens | Longevity Greens powder |
Uthever NMN Partnership#
- Authorized distributor of Effepharm’s Uthever NMN
- Exclusive US trademark rights
- Worldwide industry distributor
- Clinically studied NMN ingredient
Quality Standards#
- BBB A+ rating (35+ consecutive years)
- FDA-registered facilities
- GMP-certified manufacturing
- Third-party tested in US laboratories
- Published certificates of analysis
- Triple-tested for purity and potency
Philanthropic Mission#
“Commerce with Compassion”
- Nearly $5 million donated to medical research
- Patient advocacy for ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Lyme disease
- Continued support for chronic illness communities
Retail Presence#
| Channel | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Official Website | ✅ Active | prohealth.com |
| Amazon | ✅ Active | Official store |
| iHerb | ✅ Active | ~88 products |
| Target | ✅ Active | Online |
| Welzo (UK) | ✅ Active | International |
UPC Information#
Multiple UPC prefixes identified:
- 850023 - Primary prefix
- 850030 - Secondary prefix
Investigation Notes#
- DSLD Presence: Present in database
- UPC Prefix: 850023 (primary), 850030 (secondary)
- Business Model: DTC with retail partnerships
- Ownership: Founder-led (Rich Carson)
- Key Differentiator: 35+ years BBB A+ rating, Uthever NMN exclusive
Status Determination#
| Criterion | Finding |
|---|---|
| Official Website | ✅ Active (prohealth.com) |
| Retail Availability | ✅ Multiple channels (Amazon, iHerb, Target) |
| DSLD Presence | ✅ Present |
| BBB Rating | ✅ A+ (35 consecutive years) |
| Uthever Partnership | ✅ Exclusive US distributor |
Status: active (High Confidence)
Relationships
From this profile →
- → Founded by: Rich Carson (external) (1988)
- → Distributor of: Effepharm Uthever NMN (external)