Brand names of dietary supplements containing GBL include Blue Nitro, Firewater, Gamma G, G.H. Revitalizer, Insom-X, Invigorate, Longevity, Remforce, and Revivarant. Brands promoted for party use include Cherry fX Bombs, Lemon fX Drops, and Orange fX Rush. The FDA and Department of Justice took action against several manufacturers and importers. Bradbard says the FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations is working with local officials to arrest, indict, and convict those responsible. The letter also states that products containing GBL are drugs and that marketing drugs without FDA approval is prohibited.
Experts say athletes often learn about supplements from their trainers.
They're often endorsed by trainers and sold at the gym. But the FDA says awareness may not be enough to minimize recreational use. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.