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Energy

DMHA (2-Aminoisoheptane / Octodrine)

DMHA is an unapproved stimulant with no human evidence establishing a safe or effective pre-workout dose.

☠️ Flagged ingredient — see basis below

How it counts: Caps the grade at F

Any product containing it is graded F and can’t win awards, whatever else is in the tub.

Clinical dose
No established clinical dose
Safety ceiling
—
Evidence
weak
Category
Energy

Evidence summary

Research confidence: low

No human efficacy or safety RCT exists at any dose. FDA considers DMHA an unapproved food additive / not a legal dietary ingredient (no NDI notification, no GRAS status, no pre-1994 history of use).

Research sources

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