dietary supplements are commonly used to lose weight and build muscle , but the food and drug administration has issued a warning regarding exposure to a potentially harmful ingredient . filmmaker philip bloom is taking viewers on a thrilling sunset cruise of chicago -- in less than four minutes . the fda said in the advisory last week that it is using `` all available tools at its disposal '' to eliminate supplements containing the stimulant dimethylamylamine , or dmaa , from the market . the agency says dmaa , found in supplements including oxyelite pro and jack3d , can cause increased blood pressure , shortness of breath , chest tightening , cardiovascular problems and even heart attacks . it may be difficult for consumers to tell whether dmaa is an ingredient in their supplement . different names such as methylhexanamine , 1,3 dmaa or geranium extract could be used . mr bloom has produced a timelapse video that shows the heart of the windy city as a boat sails along its stunning waterfront and its cosy downtown canals . at hyper speed , the vessel passes famous landmarks as it moves from lake michigan to the chicago river and back . skyscrapers : the video gives viewers spectacular views of chicago 's skyline as the sun sets . chicago 's canal system served as a major shipping route for the great lakes in north america . with hours of footage condensed into a three-and-a-half hour timelapse , the video begins with the boat departing a marina near mccormick place , the largest convention centre in north america . from there , it zips along the lake as chicago 's skyline glistens in the setting sun . after passing navy pier , the boat navigates the canals with impressive views of iconic skyscrapers , including the willis tower -- once the tallest building in the world -- and trump international hotel and tower . before heading back onto the lake in complete darkness , the boat stops near navy pier as fireworks erupt over the lake in brilliant flashes . chicago at night : filmmaker philip bloom condensed hours of footage into a three-and-a-half hour timelapse . going out with a bang : fireworks erupt over lake michigan in brilliant flashes near the end of the video . the fda says it has received reports of 86 illnesses and deaths associated with supplements containing dmaa as of last week . illnesses also included nervous system and psychiatric disorders , the agency said , and dmaa could be especially dangerous taken with caffeine . dietary supplements with dmaa have been promoted as a natural way to enhance athletic performance and speed up weight loss . according to its website , the fda does not currently recognize any medical use of dmaa , but it was approved for nasal decongestion in the past . unlike with a drug ban , the fda must go through a series of lengthy scientific and legal steps to ban compounds in dietary supplements , according to its website . hidden dangers in vitamins , supplements ? in the meantime , fda spokeswoman tamara ward said that 11 companies have received warning letters from the fda over the past year asking them to stop marketing products that contain dmaa . all but one -- usplabs in dallas , which manufactures oxyelite pro and jack3d -- agreed to stop using dmaa in supplements . the fda has visited six of the companies that received warning letters . five had ended production of supplements with dmaa . `` the sixth company , which was not in compliance , agreed to recall its product after discussions with fda , '' ward said . company names were not provided . in a statement , usplabs said it `` stands behind the safety and quality of its products , '' citing `` eight peer-reviewed published clinical studies detailing the safety of -lrb- dmaa -rrb- and products containing it , making it one of the most heavily clinically studied dietary ingredients ever . '' however , details provided by the company showed that the studies were each conducted with 50 or fewer participants . the fda said it `` has found the information insufficient to defend the use of dmaa as an ingredient in dietary supplements , '' and it is finalizing a formal response to usplabs to reflect the findings . consumers can report dmaa-related incidents directly to the fda or the supplement manufacturer . the fda said consumers should also contact a health care provider if they become ill .
the fda wants to eliminate supplements containing dmaa . the stimulant can cause increased blood pressure and cardiovascular problems , it says . 86 illnesses and deaths associated with dmaa have been reported .
dietary supplements are commonly used to lose weight and build muscle , but the food and drug administration has issued a warning regarding exposure to a potentially harmful ingredient . filmmaker philip bloom is taking viewers on a thrilling sunset cruise of chicago -- in less than four minutes . the fda said in the advisory last week that it is using `` all available tools at its disposal '' to eliminate supplements containing the stimulant dimethylamylamine , or dmaa , from the market . the agency says dmaa , found in supplements including oxyelite pro and jack3d , can cause increased blood pressure , shortness of breath , chest tightening , cardiovascular problems and even heart attacks . it may be difficult for consumers to tell whether dmaa is an ingredient in their supplement . different names such as methylhexanamine , 1,3 dmaa or geranium extract could be used . mr bloom has produced a timelapse video that shows the heart of the windy city as a boat sails along its stunning waterfront and its cosy downtown canals . at hyper speed , the vessel passes famous landmarks as it moves from lake michigan to the chicago river and back . skyscrapers : the video gives viewers spectacular views of chicago 's skyline as the sun sets . chicago 's canal system served as a major shipping route for the great lakes in north america . with hours of footage condensed into a three-and-a-half hour timelapse , the video begins with the boat departing a marina near mccormick place , the largest convention centre in north america . from there , it zips along the lake as chicago 's skyline glistens in the setting sun . after passing navy pier , the boat navigates the canals with impressive views of iconic skyscrapers , including the willis tower -- once the tallest building in the world -- and trump international hotel and tower . before heading back onto the lake in complete darkness , the boat stops near navy pier as fireworks erupt over the lake in brilliant flashes . chicago at night : filmmaker philip bloom condensed hours of footage into a three-and-a-half hour timelapse . going out with a bang : fireworks erupt over lake michigan in brilliant flashes near the end of the video . the fda says it has received reports of 86 illnesses and deaths associated with supplements containing dmaa as of last week . illnesses also included nervous system and psychiatric disorders , the agency said , and dmaa could be especially dangerous taken with caffeine . dietary supplements with dmaa have been promoted as a natural way to enhance athletic performance and speed up weight loss . according to its website , the fda does not currently recognize any medical use of dmaa , but it was approved for nasal decongestion in the past . unlike with a drug ban , the fda must go through a series of lengthy scientific and legal steps to ban compounds in dietary supplements , according to its website . hidden dangers in vitamins , supplements ? in the meantime , fda spokeswoman tamara ward said that 11 companies have received warning letters from the fda over the past year asking them to stop marketing products that contain dmaa . all but one -- usplabs in dallas , which manufactures oxyelite pro and jack3d -- agreed to stop using dmaa in supplements . the fda has visited six of the companies that received warning letters . five had ended production of supplements with dmaa . `` the sixth company , which was not in compliance , agreed to recall its product after discussions with fda , '' ward said . company names were not provided . in a statement , usplabs said it `` stands behind the safety and quality of its products , '' citing `` eight peer-reviewed published clinical studies detailing the safety of -lrb- dmaa -rrb- and products containing it , making it one of the most heavily clinically studied dietary ingredients ever . '' however , details provided by the company showed that the studies were each conducted with 50 or fewer participants . the fda said it `` has found the information insufficient to defend the use of dmaa as an ingredient in dietary supplements , '' and it is finalizing a formal response to usplabs to reflect the findings . consumers can report dmaa-related incidents directly to the fda or the supplement manufacturer . the fda said consumers should also contact a health care provider if they become ill .
dietary supplements are commonly used to lose weight and build muscle , but the food and drug administration has issued a warning regarding exposure to a potentially harmful ingredient . filmmaker philip bloom is taking viewers on a thrilling sunset cruise of chicago -- in less than four minutes . the fda said in the advisory last week that it is using `` all available tools at its disposal '' to eliminate supplements containing the stimulant dimethylamylamine , or dmaa , from the market . the agency says dmaa , found in supplements including oxyelite pro and jack3d , can cause increased blood pressure , shortness of breath , chest tightening , cardiovascular problems and even heart attacks . it may be difficult for consumers to tell whether dmaa is an ingredient in their supplement . different names such as methylhexanamine , 1,3 dmaa or geranium extract could be used . mr bloom has produced a timelapse video that shows the heart of the windy city as a boat sails along its stunning waterfront and its cosy downtown canals . at hyper speed , the vessel passes famous landmarks as it moves from lake michigan to the chicago river and back . skyscrapers : the video gives viewers spectacular views of chicago 's skyline as the sun sets . chicago 's canal system served as a major shipping route for the great lakes in north america . with hours of footage condensed into a three-and-a-half hour timelapse , the video begins with the boat departing a marina near mccormick place , the largest convention centre in north america . from there , it zips along the lake as chicago 's skyline glistens in the setting sun . after passing navy pier , the boat navigates the canals with impressive views of iconic skyscrapers , including the willis tower -- once the tallest building in the world -- and trump international hotel and tower . before heading back onto the lake in complete darkness , the boat stops near navy pier as fireworks erupt over the lake in brilliant flashes . chicago at night : filmmaker philip bloom condensed hours of footage into a three-and-a-half hour timelapse . going out with a bang : fireworks erupt over lake michigan in brilliant flashes near the end of the video . the fda says it has received reports of 86 illnesses and deaths associated with supplements containing dmaa as of last week . illnesses also included nervous system and psychiatric disorders , the agency said , and dmaa could be especially dangerous taken with caffeine . dietary supplements with dmaa have been promoted as a natural way to enhance athletic performance and speed up weight loss . according to its website , the fda does not currently recognize any medical use of dmaa , but it was approved for nasal decongestion in the past . unlike with a drug ban , the fda must go through a series of lengthy scientific and legal steps to ban compounds in dietary supplements , according to its website . hidden dangers in vitamins , supplements ? in the meantime , fda spokeswoman tamara ward said that 11 companies have received warning letters from the fda over the past year asking them to stop marketing products that contain dmaa . all but one -- usplabs in dallas , which manufactures oxyelite pro and jack3d -- agreed to stop using dmaa in supplements . the fda has visited six of the companies that received warning letters . five had ended production of supplements with dmaa . `` the sixth company , which was not in compliance , agreed to recall its product after discussions with fda , '' ward said . company names were not provided . in a statement , usplabs said it `` stands behind the safety and quality of its products , '' citing `` eight peer-reviewed published clinical studies detailing the safety of -lrb- dmaa -rrb- and products containing it , making it one of the most heavily clinically studied dietary ingredients ever . '' however , details provided by the company showed that the studies were each conducted with 50 or fewer participants . the fda said it `` has found the information insufficient to defend the use of dmaa as an ingredient in dietary supplements , '' and it is finalizing a formal response to usplabs to reflect the findings . consumers can report dmaa-related incidents directly to the fda or the supplement manufacturer . the fda said consumers should also contact a health care provider if they become ill .
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dietary supplements are commonly used to lose weight and build muscle , but the food and drug administration has issued a warning regarding exposure to a potentially harmful ingredient . filmmaker philip bloom is taking viewers on a thrilling sunset cruise of chicago -- in less than four minutes . the fda said in the advisory last week that it is using `` all available tools at its disposal '' to eliminate supplements containing the stimulant dimethylamylamine , or dmaa , from the market . the agency says dmaa , found in supplements including oxyelite pro and jack3d , can cause increased blood pressure , shortness of breath , chest tightening , cardiovascular problems and even heart attacks . it may be difficult for consumers to tell whether dmaa is an ingredient in their supplement . different names such as methylhexanamine , 1,3 dmaa or geranium extract could be used . mr bloom has produced a timelapse video that shows the heart of the windy city as a boat sails along its stunning waterfront and its cosy downtown canals . at hyper speed , the vessel passes famous landmarks as it moves from lake michigan to the chicago river and back . skyscrapers : the video gives viewers spectacular views of chicago 's skyline as the sun sets . chicago 's canal system served as a major shipping route for the great lakes in north america . with hours of footage condensed into a three-and-a-half hour timelapse , the video begins with the boat departing a marina near mccormick place , the largest convention centre in north america . from there , it zips along the lake as chicago 's skyline glistens in the setting sun . after passing navy pier , the boat navigates the canals with impressive views of iconic skyscrapers , including the willis tower -- once the tallest building in the world -- and trump international hotel and tower . before heading back onto the lake in complete darkness , the boat stops near navy pier as fireworks erupt over the lake in brilliant flashes . chicago at night : filmmaker philip bloom condensed hours of footage into a three-and-a-half hour timelapse . going out with a bang : fireworks erupt over lake michigan in brilliant flashes near the end of the video . the fda says it has received reports of 86 illnesses and deaths associated with supplements containing dmaa as of last week . illnesses also included nervous system and psychiatric disorders , the agency said , and dmaa could be especially dangerous taken with caffeine . dietary supplements with dmaa have been promoted as a natural way to enhance athletic performance and speed up weight loss . according to its website , the fda does not currently recognize any medical use of dmaa , but it was approved for nasal decongestion in the past . unlike with a drug ban , the fda must go through a series of lengthy scientific and legal steps to ban compounds in dietary supplements , according to its website . hidden dangers in vitamins , supplements ? in the meantime , fda spokeswoman tamara ward said that 11 companies have received warning letters from the fda over the past year asking them to stop marketing products that contain dmaa . all but one -- usplabs in dallas , which manufactures oxyelite pro and jack3d -- agreed to stop using dmaa in supplements . the fda has visited six of the companies that received warning letters . five had ended production of supplements with dmaa . `` the sixth company , which was not in compliance , agreed to recall its product after discussions with fda , '' ward said . company names were not provided . in a statement , usplabs said it `` stands behind the safety and quality of its products , '' citing `` eight peer-reviewed published clinical studies detailing the safety of -lrb- dmaa -rrb- and products containing it , making it one of the most heavily clinically studied dietary ingredients ever . '' however , details provided by the company showed that the studies were each conducted with 50 or fewer participants . the fda said it `` has found the information insufficient to defend the use of dmaa as an ingredient in dietary supplements , '' and it is finalizing a formal response to usplabs to reflect the findings . consumers can report dmaa-related incidents directly to the fda or the supplement manufacturer . the fda said consumers should also contact a health care provider if they become ill .
 The text discusses the potential risks associated with dietary supplements containing DMAA, a stimulant found in some weight loss and muscle-building products. The FDA has issued warnings about the ingredient due to reports of serious health problems, including heart attacks, strokes, and seizures. The agency advises consumers to avoid using products that contain DMAA, as it may interact with other medications or worsen underlying medical conditions. Additionally, the text highlights the importance of consulting with a healthcare professional before taking any dietary supplement, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions or take prescription medications.