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Supplement warning: Yes, another one! The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against taking any weight loss supplement containing "tiratricol".
The Food and Drug Administration is again warning consumers of products marketed as dietary supplements that contain tiratricol, also known as triiodothyroacetic acid or TRIAC, a potent thyroid hormone that may cause serious health consequences including heart attacks and strokes. Despite four recalls over the past seven months, various products that contain tiratricol may still have reached consumers. FDA urges all consumers to stop using such products immediately.
Some products to look for:
- Triax Metabolic Accelerator, sold by Syntrax Innovations, Inc.
- Tricana Metabolic Hormone Analogue, sold by J.N.G. Sports Supplement Distributors. The 1 mg. capsules, which were labeled as an "extremely effective fat burner, working especially well for conditions of obesity and reducing problematic areas of fat (cellulite)".
- Tricana Metabolic Hormone Analogue sold by Thermo-Life. This product was mostly sold through the internet.
- Tria-Cutz, Thyroid Stimulator, Dietary Supplement Capsules sold by Gentech LLC.
- Sci-Fi-Tri-Cuts Dietary Supplement Capsules. Sold by ATF Fitness Products Inc.
FDA urges all individuals who may have purchased these products, or any product containing tiratricol, to stop using them immediately and, in addition, to consult their health care professional if they are experiencing any adverse effects, which may include insomnia, nervousness, sweating, and diarrhea.
Remember, there are professionals who can safely help with weight loss. Supplements are not necessary.
The Food and Drug Administration is again warning consumers of products marketed as dietary supplements that contain tiratricol, also known as triiodothyroacetic acid or TRIAC, a potent thyroid hormone that may cause serious health consequences including heart attacks and strokes. Despite four recalls over the past seven months, various products that contain tiratricol may still have reached consumers. FDA urges all consumers to stop using such products immediately.
Some products to look for:
- Triax Metabolic Accelerator, sold by Syntrax Innovations, Inc.
- Tricana Metabolic Hormone Analogue, sold by J.N.G. Sports Supplement Distributors. The 1 mg. capsules, which were labeled as an "extremely effective fat burner, working especially well for conditions of obesity and reducing problematic areas of fat (cellulite)".
- Tricana Metabolic Hormone Analogue sold by Thermo-Life. This product was mostly sold through the internet.
- Tria-Cutz, Thyroid Stimulator, Dietary Supplement Capsules sold by Gentech LLC.
- Sci-Fi-Tri-Cuts Dietary Supplement Capsules. Sold by ATF Fitness Products Inc.
FDA urges all individuals who may have purchased these products, or any product containing tiratricol, to stop using them immediately and, in addition, to consult their health care professional if they are experiencing any adverse effects, which may include insomnia, nervousness, sweating, and diarrhea.
Remember, there are professionals who can safely help with weight loss. Supplements are not necessary.