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The worrisome products contain the ingredient tiratricol, another name for the thyroid hormone TRIAC. In the last seven months, the FDA has demanded recalls of three hormone-containing dietary supplements sold in gyms, health food stores and over the Internet. But, worried that people may still have them at home, the FDA warned consumers not to take any tiratricol-containing product and to consult a doctor if, after using such products, they experience symptoms including insomnia, nervousness, sweating and diarrhea - early signs of too much thyroid hormone. Very high hormone levels also can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, FDA said. The recalled products are Tricana Metabolic Hormone Analogue, Tria-Cutz Thyroid Stimulator and "Sci-Fi-Tri-Cuts Dietary Supplements." The products, made by numerous companies, are similar to a fourth pill, Triax Metabolic Accelerator, that prompted FDA warnings and a recall last November after the agency learned of several people who suffered thyroid symptoms after using it. The products bore such claims as being fat burners, metabolic stimulators or thyroid stimulators. |
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Last modified: March 30, 2007 |
