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New Lawsuit Over Alleged DMAA Death

A dietary supplement containing DMAA allegedly caused the death of 34-year old man according to a complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. USPlabs, LLC and Bodybuilding.com, LLC were sued on July 15, 2013 by the widow of Todd Battuello alleging the DMAA in OxyELITE Pro (product of USPlabs) caused her husband’s cardiac arrest. A toxicology report revealed the presence of DMAA. Over the last couple years manufacturers of products containing DMAA have been under increased scrutiny from…
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House Republicans Question Supplement Companies about Ingredient Declared Illegal and Potentially Unsafe by FDA

Three members of the House of Representatives recently questioned multiple supplement companies about the continued sale of products containing DMAA (dimethylamylamine), a synthetic drug linked to several deaths. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has previously urged consumers to avoid products containing DMAA.  DMAA is an ingredient in some weight loss or muscle development supplements.  It is alleged that the drug could trigger heart problems.  The FDA has reportedly received over 80 reports linking supplements containing DMAA to injury, illness and death.  However,…
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