Metabolic Research, Inc. Increases GNC Distribution

Metabolic Research, Inc. (OTC:MTBR) announced that General Nutrition Center (GNC) has expanded its distribution of Metabolic’s Stemulite™ Fitness Formula products.

Stemulite™ Fitness Formula products have been on the shelf nationally in 800 GNC company-owned stores since January, 2009. GNC will now offer Stemulite™ at 2,000 corporate stores in addition to 150 GNC franchise-owned stores. GNC also retails Metabolic’s Stemulite™ Fitness Formulas through their internet store.

Metabolic Research, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Bakker stated, “We are glad to have GNC as our 'brick and mortar' distribution partner. GNC’s reputation for convenience, excellence, and customer service is a real asset for the Stemulite™ brand.”

The Stemulite™ brand of nutritional supplements are positioned as a healthy alternative to steroids and a foundation for everyday fitness.

For more information about Metabolic Research Inc.’s Stemulite™ Fitness products, see www.stemulite.com.

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