By:  Human Performance Resource Center Staff

DMAA has been illegal as a dietary supplement ingredient for more than 2 years, but products containing this substance continue to be available. Many are still being produced (or produced again), and some are even new. That means it’s very important to read dietary supplement product labels carefully to make sure yours doesn’t contain this potentially dangerous ingredient. Not only could it be dangerous to your health, it could also be dangerous to your military career. DoD follows federal policy with regard to the use and possession of substances and products considered illegal. Keep in mind, though, that pre-workout, weight loss, and other performance dietary supplements without DMAA also may not be safe for your health. In fact, FDA has already declared two DMAA “replacement” ingredients unsuitable for use in dietary supplements: DMBA and BMPEA. For more information, please visit these Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) FAQs:

• Is DMBA the same thing as DMAA? Why were these products pulled from stores on military base?
• What is BMPEA and why has FDA issued a warning about it?
• Has DMAA been banned for use by military personnel?

And please visit the newest update of “Dietary Supplement Products Containing DMAA,” which lists DMAA-containing products past and present. http://hprc-online.org/blog/dmaa-is-still-around