II. Precautions
- Not recommended due to risks
- FDA reclassified DMAA in 2012 as adulterated and not a dietary supplement
- Previously DMAA considered geranium extract, but this does not appear to be the case
- No safety data
- Banned by world anti-doping agency, U.S. Military, as well as several countries including Canada
III. Mechanism
- Marketed as stimulant that "increases energy, athletic performance and fat burning"
- Stimulant
- Vasoconstriction (risk of Myocardial Infarction)
- Increased Blood Pressure
IV. Resources
- FDA Press Anouncements
V. References
- (2012) Presc Lett 19(8):44