Recall: Supplements with unapproved ingredients causing vomiting, diarrhea, other issues

David J. Neal
·2 min read

TruVision Health recalled 12 dietary supplements sold internationally through the truvy.com website because they have either hordenine, octodrine or both.

Neither is an approved dietary supplement ingredient in the United States.

The TruVision-written, FDA-posted recall notice says “Some consumers of these products have reported experiencing chest pain, chills, diarrhea, dizziness/lightheadedness, fatigue, headache, high blood pressure, high heart rate, jitters, nausea, nervousness, rash, stomach pain or upset, sweating and vomiting.”

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The notice admits hordenine might not be safe to take by mouth and is especially dangerous to pregnant women and people with heart disease.

Octodrine aka DMHA (1.5-Dimethylhexylamine) resembles DMAA, which was taken off the market in some countries.

“Since no data exists on its metabolic pathway in humans, the use of octodrine during exercise is potentially dangerous,” the recall notice says. “DMHA is considered to be a substance that does not meet the statutory definition of a dietary ingredient and is an unsafe food additive.”

The supplements went to the United States, Canada, Germany, England, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. Here’s what’s recalled.

▪ truCONTROL, 60-count capsules, lot No. 13580.

truControl, 60-count
truControl, 60-count

▪ truControl with Dynamine, 60-count capsules, lot No. WK65081.

▪ TruControl 7 Day Trifold, lot No. WKW72353.

▪ reFORM, lot No. 34159.

reFORM stick packs
reFORM stick packs

▪ TruWeight and Energy Gen 2+ 60-count, lot No. WK71567.

TruWeight and Energy Gen 2+
TruWeight and Energy Gen 2+

▪ TruWeight and Energy Gen 2+ Trifold, lot No. 25173.

▪ Truvy 30-Day Experience Kit, lot Nos. 39643 and 42825.

▪ Truvy 7-Day Experience Kit, lot No. 41404.

Truvy capsules
Truvy capsules

▪ Truvy Boost 30-Day Experience Kit, lot No. 13993.

▪ TruBoost 7 Day Experience Kit, lot No. 13985.

▪ TruBoost Drink, Citrine Spark, lot No. PM17921F1.

▪ TruBoost Drink, Ruby Rev, lot No. PM18821F1.

Truvy Boost Drink Mix Citrine Spark and Ruby Rev have been recalled.
Truvy Boost Drink Mix Citrine Spark and Ruby Rev have been recalled.

If you have any of the recalled capsules or drink mixes, return them to TruVision for a full refund, an exchange or toss it in the garbage. Don’t use it. Unlike many online sellers who make recalls, TruVision wants the customer to pay for the return shipping.

If you have any questions about this recall, phone the company at 855-213-8788, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time.