National Anti Doping Agency

Sports Fraternity is well aware that Methylhexaneamine 9 MHA ) is prohibited substance by WADA under category of specified stimulant according to Prohibited List 2012. It has been reported to NADA that certain food supplements available in the market contain active ingredient of MHA. The details of the names of the supplements and the ingredient as per the label and name of the manufacturers are given below:

S. No. Name of Supplement         Active Ingredient ( labeled )

1.        Jack 3 D                          1,3 – dimethyylamylamine

2.        Hemo Rage Black             Methylhexaneamine

3.        Neurocore                        Geranium extract

4.        Launch                            Geranium Oil Extract

5.        CO2                                 1, 3-dimethyylamylasmine

Since, a number of positive cases for MHA have been observed by NADA in the recent past and the cases have been referred to Anti Doping Disciplinary Panel for sanction, the sportspersons are hereby advised not to resort to consumption of the above items and also any other food supplements which are contaminated. Since the athlete is fully responsible for the substance found in his/her sample, adequate care should be taken in the selection and consumption of supplements in consultation with the team Doctors and other support personnel.


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