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A Workout Booster, and a Lawsuit

http:// www.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/business/death-after-use-of-jack3d-shows-gap-in-regulation.html. A Workout Booster, and a Lawsuit. By: Natasha Singer February 13 th , 2013 Jason Check. Preface.

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A Workout Booster, and a Lawsuit

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  1. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/business/death-after-use-of-jack3d-shows-gap-in-regulation.htmlhttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/business/death-after-use-of-jack3d-shows-gap-in-regulation.html A Workout Booster, and a Lawsuit By: Natasha Singer February 13th, 2013 Jason Check

  2. Preface • Methylhexanamine or DMAA is a stimulant that causes vasoconstriction while promoting fat metabolism. • It was originally created by Eli Lilly as a prescription nasal decongestant. • After the ban of ephedrine (a stimulant related to methamphetamine) for non-medical use, DMAA was introduced as the replacement. • Most DMAA supplements are combined with caffeine. • Most notorious DMAA product: Jack3d by USPlabs.

  3. The Story • June 2011, Michael L. Sparling dies from cardiac arrest after a combat training run. • Fall 2011, a 32-year-old soldier is hospitalized after collapsing during a fitness test; dies a month later. • December 2011, the DoD bans all products containing DMAA; launches investigation.

  4. The Story • April 2012, FDA sends out warning letter demanding evidence that DMAA is safe; makers say they already have provided evidence. • Same month, 30-year-old Claire Squires dies during last mile of London Marathon; DMAA was ruled as the trigger. • December 2012, DoD concludes DMAA is dangerous. • February 2013, given the mounting evidence against DMAA, the parents of Mr. Sparling file a lawsuit claiming DMAA’s misrepresentation led to their son’s death.

  5. Why One Takes Supplements Leisure U1 Workout (Hrs) B W1 A C U’ W2 U2 Z1 Z2 Other (Hrs)

  6. Demand • $30 billion industry • Athletes • Rise of the extreme fitness craze (P90X, Insanity, ect) • Recreational use as an upper.

  7. Change Is Coming • Lack of oversight a recurring issue; how did a prescription drug become a OTC supplement? • FDA vs Supplement Industry Special Interests • New York lawmakers are pushing to bring the hammer down. • DMAA has already been banned in seven countries after their health regulators deemed it unsafe for general use – includes England. • Counterpoint: is blatant abuse to blame?

  8. Appendix A

  9. Appendix B USPlabs “Research”: http://usplabsdirect.com/dmaa-research DoD Research: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23397688 EU Ban http://www.evira.fi/portal/en/food/product_recalls/?bid=3072 NY Ban http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Feb13/CALSMuscle.html

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