1,3-dmba Interactions Overview

1,3-DMBA, also known as 1,3-dimethylbutylamine, is a chemical present in certain supplements advertised for enhancing athletic performance and aiding in weight loss. While some products claim to derive 1,3-DMBA from pouchong tea or Coreopsis tinctoria, the levels found in these supplements far exceed natural quantities, suggesting synthetic production. Consequently, the US FDA has classified supplements containing 1,3-DMBA as adulterated, and the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibits their use. When taken orally, 1,3-DMBA is considered potentially unsafe due to its stimulant and vasoconstrictive properties, similar to those of 1,3-DMAA, a synthetic stimulant associated with severe side effects such as lactic acidosis, myocardial infarction, stroke, and even death. As a result, it is strongly recommended to avoid oral consumption of 1,3-DMBA.