HPRC recently posted a list of dietary supplement products containing DMAA. Since we originally posted this list at the end of December, some changes have occurred that deserve note. Some products are no longer available on the manufacturer’s websites, while others appear to have been reformulated to eliminate DMAA from their recipes. To download the updated list, go to the Dietary Supplements Resources page under the “Resources” tab, or just click on this link to directly access “Dietary Supplement Products Containing DMAA.”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers to stop using multiple weight-loss products that contain the undeclared drug ingredient sibutramine, which was removed from the market in 2010 for safety reasons and may present significant risks for those with coronary artery disease and other heart issues. The following 18 products have received FDA Public Notifications advising consumers not to purchase or use any of them:

• Lose Weight Coffee
• Dream Body Slimming Capsule
• Pai You Guo Slim Tea
• Botanical Slimming
• Fruit Plant Lossing Fat Capsule
• Sheng Yuan Fang
• Acai Berry Soft Gel ABC
• Tengda
• PhentraBurn Slimming Capsules
• Magic Slim Tea
• Magic Slim Weight Reduction Capsule
• P57 Hoodia
• Leisure 18 Slimming Coffee
• Lishou
• A-Slim 100% Natural Slimming Capsule
• Advanced Slim 5
• Ja Dera 100% Natural Weight Loss Supplement
• Slender Slim 11

For more information, see the FDA Tainted Weight Loss Products page, and click on a product name under “Public Notifications.”

Dietary supplement products containing DMAA have been temporarily removed from military stores by the AAFES, but they are still available on the public retail market. HPRC has prepared a list of many of these products to help you watch for them if you are considering the purchase of dietary supplements. DMAA is found most commonly in products sold for bodybuilding or weight loss, but it can also be found in other performance-enhancing products, as well as in recreational party pills. The list also includes other names for DMAA that may be found on product labels. To download the list, go to the Dietary Supplements Resources page under the “Resources” tab, or just click on this link to directly access “Dietary Supplement Products Containing DMAA.”

Due to concerns about possible serious adverse health effects, the Department of Defense (DoD) has put a medical hold on the sale of weight-loss and bodybuilding products containing 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA), also referred to as methylhexanamine, Geranamine, and geranium oil, extract, or stems and leaves, from military exchanges.

An extensive investigation will take place to determine the safety of DMAA in dietary supplement products, as well as an educational campaign to assist Warfighters and their families in making informed choices.

For more information, please see the Question and Answers fact sheet by the Directorate of Strategic Communications, Office of the Surgeon General.

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has temporarily removed products containing 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA), also referred to as methylhexanamine, Geranamine, and geranium oil, extract, or stems and leaves from its stores. DMAA is increasingly being associated with serious adverse events. For additional information about the recent AAFES decision, read the Stars and Stripes article. We have also put together a list of products containing DMAA carried by AAFES for your information.

A list of products containing DMAA carried by AAFES (to include GNC) includes:

USPlabs Jack3d (Tropical Fruit and Lemon Lime)

USPlabs OxyELITE Pro

Nutrex Research Lipo-6 Black (his and hers)

Nutrex Research Lipo-6 Black Ultra Concentrate (his and hers)

Nutrex Research Hemo-Rage Black Powder, Punch, Berry

iSatori PWR

Muscletech NeuroCore

Muscletech HydroxyStim

Fahrenheit Nutrition Lean EFX

Muscle Warfare Napalm

SNI Nitric Blast

BIORhythm SSIN Juice

MuscleMeds Code Red

SEI MethylHex 4,2

Gaspari Nutrition Spirodex

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has banned the sale of products containing 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA), also referred to as methylhexanamine, Geranamine, and geranium oil, extract, or stems and leaves. All products containing DMAA have been pulled from store shelves. DMAA is increasingly being associated with serious adverse events. For additional information about the recent AAFES decision, read the Stars and Stripes article.

A recent review of 25 studies revealed that a diet high in fiber—particularly fiber from whole grains and cereals—could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Consuming three servings of fiber per day (about 90 grams) is beneficial for reducing cancer risk. Healthfinder.gov has more information about this review, plus additional resources. Also, read HPRC’s Healthy Tip on fiber.

A myriad of dietary supplements make their way to the market labeled as “healthy” for the public. However, many contain dangerous substances, including steroids, and consumers have no idea they are taking harmful substances. Supplement Safety Now, a public protection initiative, was founded by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to make sure over-the-counter supplements are safe for consumers. For more information, read more about this initiative.

Many adverse events associated with dietary supplement use go unreported. HPRC has developed one page information resources on how to report adverse events. Warfighters and their families can follow the directions for reporting adverse events to MedWatch (FDA) and Natural Medicines Watch. In addition to these sites, Health care providers can follow step by step directions for reporting via AHLTA.

Apple juice containing arsenic has been a topic in the news recently. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has put together questions and answers to assist the public in sorting through the information. The FDA’s conclusion is that apple juice is safe to drink. More information is available in FDA: Apple Juice Safe To Drink.