Untested Stimulant Drug Found in 12 Supplements

[HuckleB]

http://www.livescience.com/48191-dbma-stimulant-weight-loss-supplements.html

"A new stimulant drug that has never been tested in people can be found in 12 weight loss and sports supplements, some of which are sold in mainstream vitamin shops, according to a new study.

The synthetic compound, called 1,3-dimethylbutylamine (or DMBA), often listed on labels as AMP Citrate, is extremely similar to another stimulant called DMAA, the researchers say. In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration banned DMAA because of reports of its side effects, including heart problems, nervous system disorders and even death.

In the new study, the researchers found that 12 out of the 14 weight loss and sports supplement products that they tested contained large amounts of DMBA, in the range of 13 to 120 milligrams per serving. Molecules of DMBA are very structurally similar to those of DMAA, but with some tweaks, such as one fewer carbon atom, the researchers said. The compound has only been tested in a few animal studies, the researchers said.

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The products that the researchers found to contain DMBA were marketed for their supposed ability to improve people's athletic performance, aid weight loss and enhance brain function, the researchers said in their study, published today (Oct. 8) in the journal Drug Testing and Analysis.

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It happens again. Regulate Supplements, NOW!

[shraby]

1. Most of the prescription drug advertisements on t.v. have worse side effect that what's cited

for the supplements.

[HuckleB]

3. Drug ads are legalese.

[SidDithers]

2. DU rec...

the multi-billion dollar nutriceutical industry is the wild west, when it comes to regulation.

Sometimes you get what they say is in the bottle, sometimes you get way more than what they say is in the bottle, and sometimes you get extra stuff, that isn't even on the ingredients listing.

Thanks for posting.

Sid

[HuckleB]

4. Thanks!

[babylonsister]

5. Rec'd. The more we know... nt

[HuckleB]

6. Thanks!