Important Information about MetaboLize

Published 19 March 2025

We want to inform you about a recent quality control matter regarding MetaboLize.

Routine testing by Racing Australia detected trace amounts of caffeine in three horses that had been given MetaboLize. Following this, we conducted extensive testing and a full investigation.

The results confirmed that one of the raw materials used in MetaboLize was unknowingly contaminated with caffeine residue before arriving at our manufacturing facility. Since MetaboLize does not naturally contain caffeine, this was entirely unexpected.

In response, we have strengthened our testing and quality control procedures—both at our manufacturing site and with our raw material suppliers—to ensure this does not occur in the future.

This was an isolated incident, and no other products from our range have been affected. 

The full test results, received yesterday, showed an extremely low level of caffeine (less than 0.5%) in the November production batch which is what is in the marketplace today. While this trace amount poses no risk to a horse’s health or safety, it could possibly be detected in competition drug tests.

Caffeine is water-soluble and, at this low dose, will be excreted quickly from the horse’s system. So, for precaution, our veterinary team recommends a 72-hour withholding period before racing or competing where drug testing may occur. 

Moving forward we have implemented strict protocols where all future batches of MetaboLize will be pre and post screened for caffeine prior to release to market.

If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team via phone or email at info@poseidonanimalhealth.com.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your trust in us. Our commitment remains unwavering in providing the highest-quality supplements to support equine health and performance.