Lawsuit Says Ingredient Used in Supplements Is ‘Dangerous’
A class-action lawsuit filed in Los Angeles federal court this month alleges that an "illegal and dangerous" compound -- known as 1,3 dimethylamylamine or DMAA -- is being used in widely marketed sports supplements designed for performance enhancement or weight loss. According to court filings, the lawsuit claims that experts "have become concerned that this potent stimulant drug will lead to serious health issues and even death."
- "Sports Supplement Has Dangerous Ingredient, Lawsuit Claims" (Yeung, California Watch, 2/27).