Supplement
Update
OxyElite Pro Under FDA investigation
By Veeraj Vic Goyaram
The
popular fat loss supplement OxyELITE Pro is currently under FDA investigation
following its probable involvement in the staggering 24 cases of liver damage
that have been recorded in Hawaii, USA. Meanwhile, USP Labs, the manufacturer
has also stopped distribution of the product until further notice and as
expected the mainstream media has obtained yet another opportunity to write
negatively about supplements.
DMAA again?
DMAA
is one ingredient which has always been held responsible in recent cases of
stimulant supplement-induced health problems. Consequently, the use of DMAA has
been discontinued in supplements (e.g. as either DMAA or Geranium oil in fat
burners and pre-workouts) although it may still be found in certain countries
where legislation still lags behind. This topic was covered in our article
(Click to read). In the Hawaii case, USP labs maintain that the original
OxyElie Pro version with DMAA has been discontinued since early 2013.
Are
we dealing with fakes, maybe?
The
fact that this cluster of issues happened in Hawaii and nowhere else in the
world is quite perplexing. If USP Labs was intentionally "faking" its
products with DMAA then we should probably have obtained more cases due to the
massive popularity of the product in question. Moreover, it is too early to
incriminate the manufacturer as FDA needs to complete the investigation
although "when shit happens" the finger is always firstly pointed at
the manufacturer. However, given the high prevalence of counterfeiting in the
supplement world, it is not unlikely that some idiot has made fake OxyElite
with more of whatever is causing liver issues in it. It is far too easy to make
fake nutritional supplements. Even in Mauritius and India I have heard cases of
users reporting that their isolate whey protein looks more like cowmilk than a
proper isolate shake.
The USP Labs statement
"The
company stands by the safety of all of its products. The company is cooperating
with FDA on reports coming out of Hawaii. The cluster of liver issues in Hawaii
is a complete mystery and nothing like this has ever been associated with
OxyELITE Pro in all of the years our products have been in the market. We know
of no credible evidence linking OxyELITE Pro to liver issues. The ingredients
have been studied for safety, are consumed in the food supply and widely used
in dietary supplements. The studies and consumption history show no negative
liver issues. Due to multiple products within the OxyELITE Pro brand, it may be
confusing as to which products are being looked at. The specific products are
the original OxyELITE Pro with DMAA, OxyELITE Pro with the “Purple Top” and
OxyELITE Pro Super Thermo Powder. The original version with DMAA has not been
manufactured or distributed since early 2013. Out of an abundance of caution,
the company has ceased domestic distribution of OxyElite Pro with the Purple
Top and OxyElite Pro Super Thermo Powder until the investigation has been
completed. The company continues to believe these versions are safe and are not
the cause of the cluster of liver toxicity that has occurred in Hawaii."
What's our advice?
- We always advise to play it safe when it comes to stimulant-based fat burners. Asses your sensitivity to stimulants first before proceeding. Especially with proprietary blends, you don't really know how much of stimulants you are ingesting. For instance when DMAA was in supplements, nobody knew how much DMAA was included per serving. Some had 20 times more than what was listed on the labels.
- Stick to reputable brands. Do not buy any supplements which look doubtful, fake or with any sign of tampering (mardaille).
- If you have purchased OxyElite Pro it would be best to proceed with caution. It is advisable to stay away until the FDA issues a clearance. USP labs have stopped distribution of the product anyway
Check us out for further
updates on this situation as they become available.
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