MusclePharm Closes More Pre-Orders Bringing Pre-Production Sales Orders to Approximately $600,000

CALABASAS, Calif., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MusclePharm Corporation (OTCMKTS: MSLP), a global provider of leading sports nutrition & lifestyle branded nutritional supplements, today reported that they have closed approximately $600,000 in pre-orders for MP Performance Energy, their new functional energy drink line, through their collective distributors. These orders will ship in summer of 2021.

Mr. Ryan Drexler, MusclePharm’s CEO and Chairman of the Board, stated, “The initial reaction to MP Performance Energy continues to be strong, and I am really looking forward to hitting our goal post of $1.0 million in sales. As previously mentioned, once we reach this goal, MusclePharm will make a charitable donation. The details of this donation will be announced at a future date.”

MP Performance Energy is slated to begin distribution in summer, 2021.

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About MusclePharm Corporation

MusclePharm® is an award-winning, worldwide leading sports nutrition & lifestyle company offering branded nutritional supplements. Its portfolio of recognized properties include the MusclePharm® Sport Series, Essentials Series, and recently-launched Natural Series, as well as FitMiss™ – a product line designed specifically for female athletes. MusclePharm® products are available in more than 100 countries globally, with its Combat Protein product lineup being the company’s most popular.

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