September, 2012 DMAA News

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued another warning letter for DMAA, with Irvine, CA-based Regeneca receiving the letter for its RegeneSlim product.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Industry/FDA-issues-new-DMAA-warning-letter

Our office is not only investigating this product as used in dietary supplements, we have taken the lead as court counsel in a recently filed case where it's alleged a young lady died as a result of the product she took (that contained DMAA). 

March 27, 2012 DMAA News: DMAA - A "party pill" in NZ - Banned

While the FDA just sits there and watches others like the DoD take action on DMAA, countries are deciding to take action. Wouldn't it be refreshing if that happened here?

In New Zealand:  Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has announced a common ingredient in party pills is being banned and should be off the market in early April.

The Temporary Class Drug Notice has been placed on DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine), which will be the 21st substance banned under last year’s drug law amendments. 

Mr Dunne says DMAA, which has been linked to increased blood pressure, headaches and vomiting, is “the first substance other than a synthetic cannabinoid to be banned using the temporary notices”.

“I think this decision demonstrates the wider use of Temporary Class Drug Notices to protect the health and well being of New Zealanders… it is not just about party pills and synthetic cannabis.”

The notice means that all products containing DMAA will effectively be banned, and must be removed from shelves and no longer sold over the internet in New Zealand from April 9.

Read more: http://www.3news.co.nz/DMAA-latest-party-pill-substance-to-get-ban/tabid/423/articleID/245691/Default.aspx#ixzz1qLZic4U2

3/14/12: DMAA will be banned in NZ?

A common ingredient in weight-loss and sports-performance supplements is to be banned in New Zealand after at least one user suffered a stroke.

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne this week used legislation brought in to combat synthetic cannabis products to ban the substance, commonly known as DMAA.

It acts as a stimulant and is also used in a variety of party pills.

DMAA-containing sports-nutrition products such as Jack3d - a "pre-workout booster" - sell well because they increase energy, concentration and metabolism.

Also known as geranium extract, DMAA is already banned by many sports federations and its use has shown up in tests on athletes including Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepele.

Its use in New Zealand has led to health concerns including increased blood pressure, headaches and vomiting.

http://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/health/200837/dmaa-will-be-banned