Schumer seeks ban on dietary supplements with stimulants
Senator says ‘hidden drugs’ can cause health problems
Losing weight can come at a high price for those who take dietary supplements, according to U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, who said many of the most popular brands on the market contain hidden drugs that can cause serious health problems.
Schumer (D-NY) said many supplements used by Americans contain a powerful stimulant called BMPEA, which closely resembles amphetamine and can become addictive.
He is calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to place an immediate ban on widely used dietary supplements that contain BMPEA.