FDA Is Urging Against Sale or Use of Dietary Supplements Containing DMAA

By Joe Elia

The FDA says it wants to make sure that supplements containing the stimulant dimethylamylamine (DMAA) are not distributed or sold in the U.S.

The agency's action comes after reports of illness and death associated with DMAA-containing supplements. It has warned companies that use of DMAA in dietary supplements is illegal. One company, USPLabs, has defended its use. The company makes "Jack3d," which contains DMAA and is described as a "pre-exercise CNS-carnosine-ATP augmentor." It's sold on the Web. The FDA has found the company's arguments "insufficient."