Sports Performance Nutritionist

BANNED STIMULANT: Methylhexaneamine

Other names (synonyms) of Methylhexaneamine used by dietary supplement companies:
1,3, Dimethylamyaline (Most common)
Dimethylamphetamine
Dimethylamylamine (DMAA)
Dimethylpentylamine (common)
Geranamine (common)
Geranium Oil (common)
Geranium Extract (common)
Methylhexaneamine
2-Amino-4-methylhexane
1,3-Dimethylamylamine
4-Methyl-2-hexylamine
1,3-Dimethylpentylamine
Forthane (not to be confused with the anesthetic)
Forthan
Pentylamine, 1,3-dimethyl-
2-Amino-5-methylhexane
2-Hexanamine, 5-methyl-
5-Methyl-2-hexylamine
Pentylamine, 1,4-dimethyl

Methylhexaneamine is a stimulant derived from geranium plant oil and is usually mixed with other substances, including caffeine and/or synephrine in dietary supplements as well as “party pills”. Stimulants often speed metabolism, heart rate, and blood pressure and the increased activity in the body produces extra heat (especially in hot and humid conditions). Under these conditions the blood vessels in the skin constrict, preventing the body from cooling itself efficiently. By making the user feel more energetic and less fatigued, stimulants keep users exercising longer. This can set the stage for heat illness, heat stroke and sudden death in certain situations. Large amounts of any stimulant can have side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and nervousness.

One of the most popular supplements that lists this ingredient is Jack3d by USPLabs. Jack3d lists 1,3 Dimethylamylamine, along with caffeine, on its label in what USPLabs markets as a pre-workout and nitric oxide boosting supplement. If you are using this product, we recommend that you discontinue use immediately, as 1,3 Dimethylamylamine will cause a positive drug test for banned stimulants.

Other commonly submitted products that contain 1,3 Dimethylamylamine:
USPLabs OxyElite Pro
Cellucor - M5 Extreme
Nutrex - Hemo Rage Black
Nutrex Lipo 6 Black Hers
BPI - 1M.R. (both capsule and powder)
VPX - Anarchy Covalex
BioRhythm - SSIN Juice
PrimaForce - 1,3 Dimethylamylamine
Serious Nutrition Solutions - Adrena-G
PharmaFreak Technologies – Ripped Freak
Nutrabolics – Hemodrene
MAN – Swagger
Neogenix – Velocity
SciVation – Quake 10.0
Muscle Gauge Nutrition – Trim Down
Beast Sports Nutrition – AmphetaLean Extreme
No Limit Labs – NL-Octrain
Muscle Fortress – Muscle Spike
Applied Nutriceuticals – Black Cats
MuscleMeds – Code Red
CTD Labs - Noxipro

And many more

If you are an athlete using any of these supplements, please be aware that the presence of this ingredient will cause a positive drug test.