Remember when Coca-Cola had cocaine in it? I've always believed it was to keep consumers addicted to the product, whether it is true or not is up to you. Well, the idea is far from gone. The company Drive Sports produced a "performance fuel" supplement called CRAZE, that one would take before a workout to help enhance their performance without the crash feeling of energy drinks or such. After many athletes failed their athletic drug tests, further research went into this product for answers; "the results revealed the presence of methamphetamine analog N,alpha-DEPEA", a drug with addictive qualities.
Three samples of this product were tested from different locations: US retail stores, and online stores in US and Holland. Using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), the scientists were able to correctly identify the methamphetamine analog, a dangerous designer drug. The company stands behind their statement that the compound that is in their product (N,N-diethyl-phenylethylamine or N,N-DEPEA) is what they use instead of the N,alpha-DEPEA and it is derived from endangered dendrobium orchids. Scientists have no proof if the compound Driven Sports claim actually comes from orchids, but nonetheless, after analysis of their samples, the analog has been identified.
As of now the product has been banned. If the facts are true regarding where the compound (N,N-DEPEA) is derived, the only thing the FDA can do is "warn consumers and remove supplements containing N,alpha-DEPEA from sale.
Mind blowing if you ask me!
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131014094107.htm
No comments:
Post a Comment