DMAA aka Methylhexanamine presence confirmed in Chinese Geranium

[Millard]

DMAA aka Methylhexanamine - two recent studies (in August 2012 and November 2012) show DMAA found in Chinese geranium samples

DMAA: Only found in select geranium, says new USPLabs-funded study

1,3-Dimethylamylamine (1,3-DMAA) is a stimulant commercially sold in a variety of dietary supplements as a chemical species derived from geranium plants (Pelargonium graveolens). Whether 1,3-DMAA naturally occurs in geranium plants or other dietary ingredients, it has important regulatory and commercial ramifications. However, the analysis of 1,3-DMAA in geranium plants is not trivial due to low concentrations and a complex environmental matrix, requiring high selectivity and sensitivity. An extraction method combined with high performance liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry is used to determine 1,3-DMAA and 1,4-dimethylamylamine (1,4-DMAA) concentrations in geranium plants with both external calibration and standard addition method. Samples from the Changzhou, Kunming, and Guiyang regions of China during both winter and summer were analyzed for 1,3-DMAA and 1,4-DMAA. The diastereomer ratios of the 1,3-DMAA stereoisomers of a racemic standard and the extracted plant were also quantified.

Analysis and Confirmation of 1,3-DMAA and 1,4-DMAA in Geranium Plants

A sensitive and reliable method of liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI/MS/MS) was developed and validated for determining 1,3-dimethylamylamine (1,3-DMAA) and 1,4-dimethylamylamine (1,4-DMAA) in geranium plants (Pelargonium graveolens). The sample was extracted with 0.5 M HCl and purified by liquid-liquid partition with hexane. The parameters for reverse-phase (C18) LC and positive ESI/MS/MS were optimized. The matrix effect, specificity, linearity, precision, accuracy and reproducibility of the method were determined and evaluated. The method was linear over a range of 0.10–10.00 ng/mL examined, with R2 of 0.99 for both 1,3-DMAA and 1,4-DMAA. The recoveries from spiked concentrations between 5.00–40.00 ng/g were 85.1%–104.9% for 1,3-DMAA, with relative standard deviation (RSD) of 2.9%–11.0%, and 82.9%–101.8% for 1,4-DMAA, with RSD of 3.2%–11.7%. The instrument detection limit was 1–2 pg for both DMAAs. The quantification limit was estimated to be 1–2 ng/g for the plant sample. This method was successfully applied to the quantitative determination of 1,3- and 1,4-DMAA in both geranium plant and geranium oil.

Identification and Quantification of Dimethylamylamine in Geranium by

 

[Pericles]

If you read Dr Scallys' posted studies, you will see that there are still opponents of 1, 3. D. (or DMMA)

As I demonstrated via the studies I posted, DMMA is only dengerous if abused. I do 3/4 of a serving of Nitro NCG Monday, Wednessday, and Friday.

I then go to the gym and train hard on the weights for an hour. I then go do 20 minutes of very high intensity cardio from hitting the bags in the MA room.

W/out Nitro I would toss in the towel at the end of my weight training. Nitro enables me to do the extra cardio in addition to my regular sessions on my Mobia climber 3 days a week. In that sense it has increased my health.

DMMA is an excellent product (call it what you may, food or drug) but I know that in my case it has taken my workouts to another level and I have no desire to increase my dose or frequency of use.

As w/ so many things, the key is responsble use. 16-17 years ago I was addicted to meth (for about 6 months, but that stuff will tear you down fast).
I always wanted more. Today I have 15.5 years clean and sober. Doing reasonable doses of DMMA 3 days a week has resulted in no desire to use it more often or in larger amouts.. It is for training, and training only. If it were an addictive and dangerous drug then I guarantee you that I would be the first guy selling his couch to get more.