During April, not a week passed that the FDA didn’t recall multiple so-called male enhancement supplement, due to containing unreported substances which could trigger underlying health conditions and can be sold on-prescription only (Viagra and Cialis, in this case).
The market of testosterone-based supplements is expanding every day, but these products have to be strictly monitored. It is not rare that they contain undeclared substances which can be addictive or cause permanent damage in individuals who are allergic or suffer from chronic conditions.
Thumbs Up 7 White 11k and Thumbs Up 7 Black 25k were both recalled in addition to previously recalled Thumbs Up 7 Red 70k and Thumbs Up 7 Blue 69k. It is interesting to note that these were all sold under different brand names.
However, this is a frequent marketing trick—the same lot of companies make up brands in order to avoid more serious legal consequences. They market their products as drug-free and sell them over-the-counter in gas stations and supermarkets.
We’ve already talked about the importance of proper supplementation. Whether you’re trying to regulate your weight through keto shakes or to boost your gym performance through BCAA, it is crucial to make sure the products you opted for are FDA-approved.
If you have decided to start with supplementation, take the time to do the research and check the FDA’s lists of approved products—you can do so in just a couple of clicks online.
