For those of you who
don’t know what 1, 3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA) is, it is an organic compound
that is commonly used as a nasal decongestant and as a treatment for enlarged
oral tissues. Also, 1, 3 dimethylamylamine can be known as methylhexanamine or
geranium extract.
The 1, 3
dimethylamylamine can be a very strong stimulant similar to ephedrine or
caffeine and most recently supplement companies have added this ingredient into
their pre workout formulas. However, several supplement companies have changed
their pre workout formulas (e.g. 1MR and Jack3d) and have removed this
ingredient from their pre workout supplement because of all the negative press
and research coming out about this ingredient. Several countries including:
Canada, New Zealand, Sweden and many more countries have recently banned all
sales of 1, 3 dimethylamylamine. Other countries such as the United States and
United Kingdom have put heavy restrictions on the use of 1, 3 dimethylamylamine.
It is also banned in many professional sports because it is seen as
performance-enhancing substance.