Brand Overview#
Metabolic Maintenance is a physician-recommended nutritional supplement brand founded in 1984 by Ed Fitzjarrell. Originally headquartered in Sisters, Oregon, the company was a pioneer in excipient-free, preservative-free supplements. After 40 years of family ownership, Metabolic Maintenance was acquired by Allergy Research Group (a WM Partners portfolio company) in January 2025.
History#
- ~1974: Ed Fitzjarrell’s passion sparked after mother diagnosed with leukemia
- 1984: Ed Fitzjarrell founded Metabolic Maintenance Products
- 1994: Moved operations to Sisters, Oregon
- 2015: Celebrated new location in Sisters
- 2018: Kelly Fitzjarrell (daughter) promoted to President
- 2019: Celebrated 35 years in business
- 2024: Celebrated 40 years
- 2025-01: Acquired by Allergy Research Group (WM Partners)
Corporate Structure#
Pre-Acquisition (1984-2025)#
- Type: Family-owned private company
- Headquarters: Sisters, Oregon
- Employees: ~50
- President: Kelly Fitzjarrell (since 2018)
- Distinction: Oldest family-owned company in professional nutritional supplements
Post-Acquisition (2025-Present)#
- Parent Company: Allergy Research Group, LLC
- Ultimate Owner: WM Partners (private equity)
- Operations: Transitioning from Sisters, OR to California facility
Founder#
Ed Fitzjarrell#
- Founder (1984)
- Pioneer in excipient-free nutraceuticals
- Pioneer in cognitive function supplements
- Age 76 at time of sale (2025)
- Lives in San Diego, California area
- Plans to focus on golf, travel, and writing music
Product Focus#
- Product Count: 240 products (DSLD), 78 products (iHerb)
- Formats: Capsules, tablets, powders
- Philosophy: Clean, science-based, excipient-free
- Distribution: Healthcare practitioner channel
Quality Standards#
- No excipients, fillers, or binders
- Preservative-free formulas
- Science-based formulations
- Works with 18,000+ doctors
- Physician-recommended
Product Categories#
- Cognitive function support
- Cardiovascular health
- Digestive support
- Immune support
- Metabolic support
- Vitamins & minerals
Retail Presence#
| Channel | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Official Website | ✅ Active | metabolicmaintenance.com (redirects to ARG) |
| iHerb | ✅ Active | ~78 products |
| Amazon | ✅ Active | Available |
| Practitioner Channels | ✅ Active | Primary distribution |
Acquisition Details#
Acquirer: Allergy Research Group, LLC (ARG) Ultimate Owner: WM Partners (private equity) Date: January 2025 Terms: Asset acquisition (not disclosed) Post-acquisition:
- Operations continue in Sisters temporarily
- Production to move to California facility
- Brand continues under ARG umbrella
Investigation Notes#
- DSLD Presence: 240 products in database
- UPC Prefix: 838287 (confirmed)
- Business Model: B2B practitioner-focused
- Ownership: WM Partners via Allergy Research Group
- Legacy: 40 years family ownership, pioneer in excipient-free
Status Determination#
| Criterion | Finding |
|---|---|
| Official Website | ✅ Active (redirects to ARG) |
| Retail Availability | ✅ Multiple channels (iHerb, Amazon) |
| DSLD Presence | ✅ 240 products |
| Recent Acquisition | ✅ January 2025 by ARG |
| Brand Continuation | ✅ Maintained post-acquisition |
Status: active (High Confidence)
Relationships
From this profile →
- → Founded by: Ed Fitzjarrell (external) (1984)
- → Acquired By: Allergy Research Group, LLC (2025-01)
- → Owned by: WM Partners (external) (2025-01)
← Linked from
- ← Allergy Research Group Acquired (2025-01)
- ← Metabolic Maintenance acquired (2025-01)