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Is there a list of dietary supplements that are banned or illegal for use by military personnel?

OPSS has prepared a list of dietary supplement "ingredients" currently prohibited by the Department of Defense.

Also prohibited for use, but not included on the OPSS list, are:

Updated 09 August 2017

OPSS is the dietary supplement education outreach program of the Consortium for Health and Military Performance. OPSS does not provide medical or legal advice, and the information on the OPSS website is to be used for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional healthcare or legal consultation.

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Mar 13, 2019

Six Individuals and Two Companies Charged in Illegal Dietary Supplement Scheme

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Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new warning letters FDA is issuing to companies marketing kratom with unproven medical claims; and FDA’s ongoing concerns about kratom

Apr 30, 2018

DoD memorandum on the use of marijuana or its chemical components by Military Service Members and DoD civilian employees

Apr 16, 2018

FDA takes step to protect consumers against dietary supplements containing dangerously high levels of extremely concentrated or pure caffeine

Apr 16, 2018

FDA Warns Consumers About Pure and Highly Concentrated Caffeine

Feb 21, 2018

FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Products Reported to Contain Kratom

Feb 21, 2018

FDA oversees destruction and recall of kratom products; and reiterates its concerns on risks associated with this opioid

Feb 07, 2018

Statement from FDA…evidence on the presence of opioid compounds in kratom, underscoring its potential for abuse

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APHC Public Health Alert: Ensure that e-cigarettes and/or vaporizer pens do not contain cannabidiol (CBD) oil, CBD, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or synthetic cannabinoids.

Jan 29, 2018

USMC Public Safety Advisory: Cannabidiol and “vaping”

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Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on FDA advisory about deadly risks associated with kratom

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U.S. District Court Rules in FTC’s Favor, Imposes $40 Million Judgment Against Weight-Loss Supplement Marketers for Order Violations

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FDA issues warning about body-building products labeled to contain steroid and steroid-like substances

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Jan 05, 2017

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Jun 23, 2017

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Nov 30, 2016

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