Metabolic Maintenance Vitamin/Mineral Base Powder, 14 oz (340 g) supplement bottle
Metabolic Maintenance

Vitamin/Mineral Base Powder, 14 oz (340 g)

What We Researched
24 active ingredients analyzed · 1 inactive ingredient decoded · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
93
Product Score Excellent
68
Brand Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (5500 IU as Beta Carotene and 2500 IU as Palmitate) 2400 mcg RAE 267%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 250 mg 278%
Vitamin D-3 (1000 IU as Cholecalciferol) 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E (100 IU as d-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate and Mixed Tocopherols) 67 mg 447%
Vitamin K (as K-1) 100 mcg 83%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 5 mg 417%
Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5' Phosphate) 5 mg 385%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 25 mg NE 156%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxal 5' Phosphate) 15 mg 882%
Folate (440 mcg as L-5-Methylfolate, calcium salt) 667 mcg DFE 167%
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) 50 mcg 2083%
Biotin 100 mcg 333%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 25 mg 500%
Calcium (as Calcium Citrate) 500 mg 38%
lodine (as Potassium lodide) 75 mcg 50%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Bisglycinate) 250 mg 60%
Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 100 mcg 182%
Copper (as Copper Bisglycinate) 2 mg 222%
Manganese (as Manganese Glycinate) 5 mg 217%
Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) 200 mcg 571%
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate) 25 mcg 56%
Boron (as Boron Citrate) 1 mg
Glycine 685 mg
Bioavailability Excellent

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (5500 IU as Beta Carotene and 2500 IU as Palmitate) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D-3 (1000 IU as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (100 IU as d-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate and Mixed Tocopherols) Good
  • Vitamin K (as K-1) Good
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) Fair
  • Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5' Phosphate) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxal 5' Phosphate) Fair
  • Folate (440 mcg as L-5-Methylfolate, calcium salt) Good
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as Calcium Citrate) Good
  • lodine (as Potassium lodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Bisglycinate) Good
  • Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate) Good
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) Good
  • Copper (as Copper Bisglycinate) Good
  • Manganese (as Manganese Glycinate) Good
  • Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) Good
  • Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate) Good
  • Boron (as Boron Citrate) Good
  • Glycine Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Silicon Dioxide
Efficacy Very Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (5500 IU as Beta Carotene and 2500 IU as Palmitate) 2400 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 250 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D-3 (1000 IU as Cholecalciferol) 25 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E (100 IU as d-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate and Mixed Tocopherols) 67 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K (as K-1) 100 mcg Effective
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5' Phosphate) 5 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 25 mg NE Effective
  • Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxal 5' Phosphate) 15 mg Effective
  • Folate (440 mcg as L-5-Methylfolate, calcium salt) 667 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) 50 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 100 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 25 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as Calcium Citrate) 500 mg Effective
  • lodine (as Potassium lodide) 75 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Bisglycinate) 250 mg Effective
  • Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate) 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 100 mcg Effective
  • Copper (as Copper Bisglycinate) 2 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as Manganese Glycinate) 5 mg Effective
  • Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) 200 mcg Effective
  • Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate) 25 mcg Under-dosed
  • Boron (as Boron Citrate) 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Glycine 685 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (5500 IU as Beta Carotene and 2500 IU as Palmitate) 2400 mcg RAE 267%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 250 mg 278%
Vitamin D-3 (1000 IU as Cholecalciferol) 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E (100 IU as d-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate and Mixed Tocopherols) 67 mg 447%
Vitamin K (as K-1) 100 mcg 83%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 5 mg 417%
Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5' Phosphate) 5 mg 385%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 25 mg NE 156%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxal 5' Phosphate) 15 mg 882%
Folate (440 mcg as L-5-Methylfolate, calcium salt) 667 mcg DFE 167%
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) 50 mcg 2083%
Biotin 100 mcg 333%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 25 mg 500%
Calcium (as Calcium Citrate) 500 mg 38%
lodine (as Potassium lodide) 75 mcg 50%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Bisglycinate) 250 mg 60%
Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 100 mcg 182%
Copper (as Copper Bisglycinate) 2 mg 222%
Manganese (as Manganese Glycinate) 5 mg 217%
Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) 200 mcg 571%
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate) 25 mcg 56%
Boron (as Boron Citrate) 1 mg
Glycine 685 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
Metabolic Maintenance

Founded 1984 · Sisters, Oregon, United States · 67 products · allergyresearchgroup.com/metabolic-maintenance

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Claimed Source

Violation History

2 incidents
Prop 65 Lead2011-07-19Source
Lawsuit Failure to provide clear and reasonable warnings about exposure to lead in various supplement products.2011Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Metabolic Maintenance Vitamin/Mineral Base Powder, 14 oz (340 g) a good supplement?

Metabolic Maintenance Vitamin/Mineral Base Powder, 14 oz (340 g) received a product quality score of 93/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, placing it in the top tier of supplements we've analyzed. The product contains 24 active ingredients with 60 servings per container. All 1 inactive ingredients (fillers, binders, capsule materials) are rated safe — a clean formulation with no flagged additives. The manufacturer, Metabolic Maintenance, holds a brand trust score of 68/100.

What are the ingredients in Metabolic Maintenance Vitamin/Mineral Base Powder, 14 oz (340 g)?

Metabolic Maintenance Vitamin/Mineral Base Powder, 14 oz (340 g) contains 24 active ingredients: Vitamin A (5500 IU as Beta Carotene and 2500 IU as Palmitate) (2400 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (250 mg), Vitamin D-3 (1000 IU as Cholecalciferol) (25 mcg), Vitamin E (100 IU as d-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate and Mixed Tocopherols) (67 mg), Vitamin K (as K-1) (100 mcg), Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) (5 mg), and 18 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin A at 267% DV, Vitamin C at 278% DV, Vitamin E at 447% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Metabolic Maintenance Vitamin/Mineral Base Powder, 14 oz (340 g) safe to take?

Metabolic Maintenance Vitamin/Mineral Base Powder, 14 oz (340 g) has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. All 1 inactive ingredients — including capsule materials, fillers, and binders — are rated safe based on regulatory data and published safety research. This is a clean formulation with no controversial additives. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Metabolic Maintenance a trustworthy supplement brand?

Metabolic Maintenance receives a brand trust score of 68/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Sisters, Oregon, United States, the company offers 67 products in their lineup. Note: Metabolic Maintenance has 2 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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