Brand Overview
#Metabolic Nutrition is a family-owned sports nutrition company founded in 1987 by Dr. Cohen, a Brooklyn-born physician who transitioned from traditional medicine to nutritional supplementation. Headquartered in Tamarac, Florida, the company manufactures its products in-house at a state-of-the-art 50,000 sq. ft. facility with 60+ employees.
History
#- 1936: Dr. Cohen born in Brooklyn, NY
- 1987: Dr. Cohen closes medical practice and founds Metabolic Nutrition
- 1987: Started in 250 sq. ft. sublet office in industrial warehouse
- Early years: Expanded to 3,500 sq. ft. facility with 3 employees
- 1997: Son Jay Cohen joins the company
- 2008: Dr. Cohen passes leadership to Jay Cohen
- 2008+: Jay brings manufacturing in-house for quality control
- Present: 60+ employees, 50,000 sq. ft. facility
Corporate Structure
#- Legal Entity: Metabolic Nutrition Inc.
- Type: Family-owned, private company (2nd generation)
- Headquarters: 10151 NW 67th Street, Tamarac, FL 33321
- Current Leadership: Jay Cohen
- Employees: 60+
- Facility: 50,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing warehouse
Founders
#Dr. Cohen (1936-?)
#- Born April 10, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY
- Raised by Joseph and Tillie Cohen with “old world values”
- Internal Medicine physician for 30+ years
- Left medical practice frustrated with pharmaceutical-focused healthcare
- Pioneer in recognizing nutrition’s role in patient health
- Developed early innovations: MCT oil, Glycerol, digestive enzymes
Jay Cohen
#- Son of founder Dr. Cohen
- Joined company in 1997
- Worked alongside father for 11 years
- Took leadership in 2008
- Brought manufacturing in-house
Product Focus
#- Formats: Powders, capsules
- Philosophy: Address nutrient deficiencies through proper supplementation
- Specialty: Sports nutrition, pre-workout, weight management
Key Product Categories
#| Category | Products |
|---|
| Pre-Workout | E.S.P., P.S.P. |
| Protein | Musclean, Protizyme |
| Amino Acids | T.A.G. (Trans Alanyl Glutamine) |
| Weight Management | Synedrex, Thyrene |
| Performance | GlycoLoad, StimUlin |
Early Innovations (by Dr. Cohen)
#- MCT Oil - Medium Chain Triglycerides
- Glycerol - For muscle hydration
- Digestive Enzymes
- Power Pasta - Protein-infused pasta (predated functional foods category)
Manufacturing & Quality
#| Aspect | Details |
|---|
| In-house Manufacturing | ✅ Since 2008 |
| Facility Size | 50,000 sq. ft. |
| Location | Tamarac, Florida |
| Quality Control | Full in-house control |
| Raw Ingredients | Premium sourcing |
Retail Presence
#| Channel | Status | Notes |
|---|
| Official Website | ✅ Active | metabolicnutrition.com |
| Amazon | ✅ Active | Official store |
| iHerb | ✅ Active | ~143 products |
| Bodybuilding.com | ✅ Active | Sports nutrition channel |
| GNC | ✅ Active | Retail partner |
Investigation Notes
#- DSLD Presence: Present in database
- UPC Prefix: 764779 (confirmed)
- Business Model: B2C with retail partnerships
- Ownership: Family-owned (Cohen family, 2nd generation)
- Key Differentiator: In-house manufacturing since 2008
Status Determination
#| Criterion | Finding |
|---|
| Official Website | ✅ Active (metabolicnutrition.com) |
| Retail Availability | ✅ Multiple channels (Amazon, iHerb, GNC) |
| DSLD Presence | ✅ Present |
| Recent Activity | ✅ Ongoing operations, active product line |
| Family Ownership | ✅ Cohen family (since 1987) |
Status: active (High Confidence)