1,+3-dimethylamylamine+(DMAA)

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=Definition: = ====1-3 Dimethylamylamine is a drug made synthetically in a laboratory. It was originally used as a nasal decongestant and as a topical treatment for hypertrophied or hyperplastic oral tissues. Today, 1-3 dimethylamylamine is sold as a dietary supplement used as a stimulant for attention deficit-hyperactive disorder (ADHD), weight loss, improving athletic performance, and body building. (Web md, 2013) DMAA, is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)NH2. It is also vasoconstrictor, and can be administered by inhalation to the nasal mucosa to exert its effect. (Wikipedia, 2013) ====

=Sources: = ====DMAA is synthetically made in a lab. It is said that this supplement comes from rose geranium oil, but other recent studies have proven that there is a trace amount or none at all found naturally, it is mainly produced in a lab setting. Products that contain DMAA will label it as other things such as, rose geranium, geranium oil, or geranium stems. (Web md, 2013) It is often likely to see DMAA put into pre-workouts and also thermogenics. ====

=Recommendations = No one should use DMAA because the FDA recently made this product illegal in 2013. There has been reports of deaths that are associated with people using DMAA. Before this supplement was banned it was used by people trying to lose weight, athletes, and bodybuilders. Products that are still sold in stores that contain DMAA should be avoided due to safety issues with DMAA.

=Usage: = There is not enough scientific research done on this supplement to safely recommend a daily amount, but products that contain DMAA recommend taking about 25-50 mg a day. DMAA has also been known to be stacked with caffeine. (Bloomer, 2013) In most of the products that contain DMAA they do not put the exact amount that is in the product so users should be aware of this. DMAA is usually taken as a powder and is mixed with other ingredients in a pre-workout or weight loss supplement.

=Warnings and Side Effects:= DMAA has been shown to be an unsafe supplement to use. It is used as a stimulant and can cause rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and increase the chance of having a heart attack or stroke. (Web md, 2013) There has been multiple deaths that have been thought to be caused by DMAA. Even though the deaths can not be directly linked to DMAA people should be aware that these side effects can occur with the use of DMAA. (Eliason, 2012)

=Ranking:=

Effectiveness: 3/5
DMAA is a stimulant usually used with Caffeine. There have not been many studies on the Effectiveness of DMAA. This supplement does work as a stimulant by raising heart rate and blood pressure but can come with some side effects. One study stated that DMAA mixed with caffeine does not have an effect on body composition or athletic performance. (Bloomer, 2013)

Safety: 2/5
DMAA has been known to cause serious side effects. There are deaths that have been associated with DMAA but can not prove that DMAA was the only cause of death. People have seen side effects such as increased blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, and even heart attack.

Cost: 2/5
DMAA is not usually sold on its own, but is found in other products such as pre-workouts and weight loss supplements. Most pre-workouts do not tell you how much DMAA is in their "blends" so it is difficult to find a direct cost for DMAA. Since pre-workout and weight loss supplements can be costly I gave the cost a 2 out of 5

Ease of Use: 4/5
DMAA comes in a powder form and is mixed with pre-workouts so it is easily mixed and easy fairly easy to consume.

Total Score: 11/20
DMAA is not a supplement that I would recommend to anyone. It is banned by the FDA and has been known to cause serious side effects. Overall it is not a safe supplement to take and should be avoided.

=References: = Bloomer, R., Farney, T., Harvey, I., & Alleman, R. (2013). Safety profile of caffeine and 1,3-dimethylamylamine supplementation in healthy men. Human & Experimental Toxicology, 32(11), 1126-1136. doi:10.1177/0960327113475680

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Eliason, M. J., Eichner, A., Cancio, A., Bestervelt, L., Adams, B. D., & Deuster, P. A. (2012). Case Reports: Death of Active Duty Soldiers Following Ingestion of Dietary Supplements Containing 1,3-Dimethylamylamine (DMAA). Military Medicine, 177(12), 1455-1459. doi:10.7205/MILMED-D-12-00265

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Forrester, M. (2013). Exposures to 1,3-dimethylamylamine-containing products reported to Texas poison centers. Human & Experimental Toxicology, 32(1), 18-23. doi:10.1177/0960327112454895

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Wikipedia. (2013, April). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylhexanamine