Military Report Slams DMAA While GNC Claims Victory

A Department of Defense safety review panel does not find a conclusive causal association between DMAA and adverse events, including four service members’ deaths, a conclusion that “delighted” retailer GNC. But DoD’s ban on sales of DMAA products in military exchanges and concessions remains in place.

A Department of Defense report does not identify a causal link between DMAA and adverse events, but questions the ingredient’s safety and maintains a ban on sales of DMAA supplements in military stores.

Despite the authors’ criticisms,[GNC Holdings Inc.] says the report supports its position that DMAA, or 1,3 dimethylamylamine, is safe for...

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