May 16, 2011

May 16, 2011 In an alternate reality, supplement manufacturers would be concerned with the safety, efficacy, and legality of their products, and would voluntarily reformulate or discontinue them if they weren’t sound. But I’ll take what I can get – BPI seems to be one of the first to recognize that Methylhexanamine’s days are numbered,...

Apr 7, 2011

Apr 7, 2011 The general manager of the dietary supplements program of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International), Ed Wyszumiala, has reported that his findings are consistent with those reported previously by Anthony Almada, i.e. that: “methylhexanamine is not found as a constituent in geranium oil”. Wyszumiala further stated: “There is one...

Apr 7, 2011

Apr 7, 2011 Health Canada has classified the ingredient 1,3 Dimethylamylamine (also known as DMAA, Methylhexanamine or inaccurately as Geranamine – where it is not found) as an unapproved drug regulated under the Food and Drug Regulations. As a result, it is now subject to the issuance by Health Canada of a Drug Identification Number (DIN) before it can...

Mar 8, 2011

Mar 8, 2011 Although rugby league is sometimes a bit ahead of their union counterparts (I’m thinking primarily of defensive patterns here), this is one time where league is actually behind the times (at least with regards to Methylhexaneamine suspensions). York City Knights second row, Matt Duckworth, has just finished his six month suspension, issued by...

Feb 5, 2011

Feb 5, 2011 This article will likely interest my South African friends, but perhaps not my American ones, as it appears that South African supplement company “Ultimate Sports Nutrition” (USN) is responsible for the failed drug tests of two Springbok players. The ingredient is not listed anywhere on any of USN’s labels, and as a result, the...