Untested amphetamine found in dietary supplements

In a study published in Drug Testing and Analysis, researchers found an amphetamine isomer in more than half of supplements labeled as containing Acacia rigidula sold in the United States, which has never been studied for its efficacy and safety in humans.

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The study also notes the ” FDA discovered BMPEA in supplements purchased as early as 2012 but has yet to inform the public or take enforcement action to remove BMPEA from dietary supplements.”

Researchers call on the FDA to recall products containing BMPEA and eliminate it as an ingredient in dietary supplements.

Click to read the full study here.

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