by “DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine) is an amphetamine derivative that has been marketed in sports performance and weight loss products,” the FDA says. DMHA has its own FDA page, with 12 other names.
What does the FDA say about DMAA?
“DMAA is not a dietary ingredient,” the agency writes. “Also known as methylhexanamine or geranium extract.”
“Taking DMAA can raise blood pressure and lead to cardiovascular problems ranging from shortness of breath and tightening in the chest to heart attack.”
In 2013 the FDA detained “two DMAA-containing products, OxyElite Pro and Jack3d.” USPLabs destroyed them. Their value: “more than $8 million at the retail level.”
The label list for DMAA has 11 names, Geranamine and Methylhexanamine among them.
Jack3d by USP Labs, current formula with 2-aminoisoheptane and 135mg caffeine.
What does the FDA say about DMHA?
“FDA considers DMHA to be a substance that does not meet the statutory definition of a dietary ingredient,” per the FDA DMHA page. “The Agency still considers dietary supplements containing DMHA to be adulterated.”
Other names on that page include 2-aminoisoheptane, 1,5-DMHA, Octodrine and Amidrine.
Warning letters went out in April 2019, September 2019, October 2019 and May 2020. April 2019 names Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iron Brothers Supplements and Forbidden Labz. May 2020: Nutracap Labs LLC.
The page reads “Content current as of: 03/06/2023.”
Pre-workout supplements at Live Lean Today, each with its facts panel.
What is on the Ultimate Orange label?
Ultimate Orange by Hi-Tech, $34.95. Serving Size: 1 scoop. Servings Per Container: 16.
Ephedra Extract (Leaves) 25mg. 2-Aminoisoheptane HCL 150 mg. Caffeine (as Caffeine Anhydrous) 100mg.
“The key ingredient that is no longer available is DMAA,” the page says. “DMHA is listed as 2-Aminoisoheptane HCL.”
Ultimate Orange by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, 16 servings.
What is on the Jack3d and Mesomorph labels?
Jack3d by USP Labs, $37.95. Serving Size: 1-3 scoops (5.55g-16.65g). Proprietary Blend 4,145mg, with 2-Aminoisoheptane hcl and “yohimbe extract (bark)(standardized for yohimbine alkaloids).” Caffeine 135mg. The page says “The new formulat contains DMHA and geranium extract.”
“Like if it has yohimbe in it, you can feel how your body, uh, has kind of a tingling sensation,” says Bryan Thomas, whose Live Lean Today shop carries both tubs.
Mesomorph by APS, $39.95. Serving Size: 15.5g (one rounded scoop). Servings Per container: 25. Synthenox-Carnosine/Nitric Oxide Complex: 6,500mg. “Nueromorph-Neuro Energized Stimulant Matrix: 1,860mg,” with 2-Aminoisoheptane HCL and Geranium Extract.
Mesomorph by APS, 25 servings.
How do DMHA and DMAA show up on a label?
DMAA is 1,3-dimethylamylamine. DMHA appears as 2-aminoisoheptane on the Ultimate Orange, Jack3d and Mesomorph panels. The FDA calls DMAA “not a dietary ingredient” and lists 12 names for DMHA. Each formula’s full panel sits on the Live Lean Today pre-workout page. “We’re willing to give honest answers to the consumer,” Bryan says.
