News Tagged ‘dietary supplements

FDA warns consumers about herbal enhancement pills

fda logo 100x100The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers yesterday that the dietary supplement Stiff Nights contains sulfoaildenafil, a chemical compound similar to sildenafil, the active ingredient found in Viagra. When combined with prescription nitrates, including nitroglycerin, sildenafil can cause blood pressure to drop dangerously.

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FDA recalls dietary supplements believed to contain steroids

bodybuilding supplements 254x300 100x100All lots and expiration dates of 65 BodyBuilding.com brand dietary supplements are being recalled because the Food and Drug Administration () believes the products contain ingredients that are either classified or the believes they should be classified as steroids. Acute liver injury is known to be a possible harmful effect of using steroid-containing products.

Steroids also may cause other serious long-term adverse health consequences including shrinkage of the testes and male infertility, masculinization of women, breast enlargement in males, short stature in children, a higher predilection to misuse other drugs and alcohol, adverse effects on blood lipid levels, and increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.

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Body building products receive FDA warning; serious adverse reactions

px020034The Food and Drug Administration () is notifying health care professionals and their patients about dietary supplements marketed as an alternative to anabolic steroids for body building and increasing muscle mass and strength. The products are sold both online and in retail stores and promoted to athletes to improve sports performance and aid in recovery from training and sporting events. Although marketed as dietary supplements, the says the products are not dietary supplements but rather unapproved new drugs that have not been reviewed by the for safety and effectiveness.

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Dietary supplement recalled after tests detect ‘undeclared ingredient’

fda logo 100x100Haloteco is conducting a voluntary recall of its dietary supplement Libipower Plus after testing by the Food and Drug Administration () found undeclared tadalafil in the product. Tadalafil is a pharmaceutical used for treating erectile dysfunction. Libipower Plus’ labeling states it does not contain tadalafil, and the product is not permitted in foods or drugs sold as dietary supplements. The undeclared ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Consumers often take nitrates to treat common conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease. The product may also cause side effects such as headaches and flushing.

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