Stimulant, Banned From Sports, Found in Dietary Supplements in U.S.
Stimulant, Banned From Sports, Found in Dietary Supplements in U.S.
FDA has warned makers of 8 products containing oxilofrine, or methylsynephrine
THURSDAY, April 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A stimulant banned from competitive sports has been found in more than a dozen dietary supplements marketed for "burning" body fat.
Researchers found the stimulant -- called oxilofrine -- in 14 supplement brands sold in the United States. All of the products listed the substance on their labels, but under the alternative name of methylsynephrine.
Experts said the results raise more questions about the loose regulation of dietary supplements in the United States. Unlike drugs, supplements do not have to be proven effective, or even safe, before hitting the market.
