Some Brain & Workout Supplements Contain Unapproved Drugs

Some supplements marketed as brain boosters and workout enhancers contain prescription drugs that are not approved in the United States, a new study says. One drug that was found in the supplements, called vinpocetine, has a side effect that decreases blood pressure. Another drug, picamilon, has not been thoroughly tested for side effects in people, but could potentially interact with sedative medications and enhance their effects, said study co-author Dr. Pieter Cohen, an assistant professor of