DMAA under review by DOD medical authorities

Published March 1, 2012
By Airman 1st Class Frank John Casciotta
71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Products containing the dietary supplement dimethylamylamine, more commonly known as DMAA, have been removed from stores on U.S. military installations.

Due to recent reports of U.S. service members suffering significant illnesses, and at least one death, which may be related to DMAA, the Department of Defense has placed products containing DMAA on "medical hold" status.

The Army Office of the Surgeon General has been tasked to conduct a review on the safety of the supplement.

While products containing DMAA are not banned for use, they are highly discouraged for military personnel.

DMAA is found in products such as Jack3D Oxy Elite Pro, Lipo 6 and Hemo Rate.

The synthetic stimulant may be responsible for a multitude of side effects, which include but are not limited to elevated or irregular heartbeat, dehydrations, anxiety, tremors and serious changes in blood pressure.