Ellen Rosenblum, Oregon Attorney General, filed a lawsuit against GNC. The state accuses the retailer of selling nutritional and dietary supplements that contain ingredients that have not been approved for sale in the US and may not be safe.

The Source of the GNC Lawsuit: Picamilon and BMPEA

Picamilon is a synthetic chemical, and it's used in some countries as a prescription drug to treat neurological conditions. The drug was developed by the Soviet Union, and it has been used in Russia since its inception, but it has not yet been approved as either a prescription or an over the counter drug in the United States. Some advocates for the drug claim that it is a wonder supplement, and gives patients increased focus and energy and lowers stress levels. …show more content…
According to the FDA, it's a substance that doesn't meet the standards of a dietary ingredient. The chemical is known by other names such as: r-beta-methylphenethylamine, beta-methylphenethylamine or 1-amino-2-phenylpropan. Sources have reported that it is more likely to cause fluctuations in blood pressure than act as a stimulant, and classified it as an asumpathomimetic drug. This means that it mirrors the actions of neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine. This compound is normally found and sold in supplements for weight-loss or