The FSAI is aware that food supplements containing DMAA have been imported into Ireland from the USA and possibly other countries, and are available to purchase online. Food supplements or products containing DMAA are deemed to be unauthorised medicines and therefore their supply is prohibited into and within Ireland.

List of Known Products Containing DMAA:
1. Hemodrene
2. Hemorush
3. Hemo-Rage
4. Crack
5. Marrow Matters
6. Jack3d
7. Spriodex
8. Napalm
9. Lipo-6 Black
NOTE: This list should not be viewed as including every product containing DMAA.

DMAA is also known as 4-Methylhexan-2-amine, geranamine, methylhexanamine, dimethylamylamine, 1,3-dimethylamylamine) and has the following synonyms:
4-methyl-2-hexanamine;
4-methyl-2-hexylamine;
2-amino-4-methylhexane;
1,3-dimethylamylamine;
1,3-dimethylpentylamine
Products containing any of these chemicals should not be sold.

Nature Of Danger:

DMAA is an illegal central nervous system stimulant related to amphetamine. It can cause high blood pressure, nausea, cerebral haemorrhage, stroke and in serious cases can be fatal. Assessments by several Member States and Other Countries on DMAA conclude that DMAA is unfit for consumption due to the risks related to the substance. There are several documented cases of severe negative effects on the heart and brain which indicate that consumption of DMAA, especially in combination with caffeine, poses a significant risk to consumer health.

Action Required:

Inspectors:

EHOs are requested, as part of routine inspections, to check retail outlets to determine if food supplements or products containing DMAA are on sale. Please notify FSAI (rapidalert@fsai.ie) of any products found that contain the illegal stimulant.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Food business operators, particularly sport and health stores and Irish based internet sales companies are requested to remove any food supplements or products containing DMAA from sale. 

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to purchase food supplements or products containing DMAA.  People are advised that if they are feeling any ill effects after taking any of these food supplements that they should contact their doctor and show them the product consumed. Consumers are also advised to dispose of any food supplements containing the illegal stimulant that they may have purchased.

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