Avoid
⛔ Best avoidedDMAA
Also called: methylhexanamine, geranium extract
A stimulant found in some pre-workout products.
- Why people take it
- Energy, fat loss.
- What the evidence says
- Not a safe or legal supplement in many countries.
- How it is usually taken
- Not recommended at any amount; see the warning above.
- Be careful
- Linked to heart attacks and deaths; banned in sport and by many regulators.
- Medicines it can interact with
- Dangerous interactions are reported; do not combine with any medicine.
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Common questions
What is DMAA?
A stimulant found in some pre-workout products.
Why do people take DMAA?
Energy, fat loss.
Does DMAA work?
Not a safe or legal supplement in many countries.
How much DMAA do people take?
Not recommended at any amount; see the warning above.
Is DMAA safe?
Linked to heart attacks and deaths; banned in sport and by many regulators.
Does DMAA interact with medicines?
Dangerous interactions are reported; do not combine with any medicine.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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