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Unauthorized Health Products Seized from Next Level Fitness in Richmond and Surrey, B.C.
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Jul 30, 2016 - 10:00:23 AM

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Health Canada is informing Canadians that two unauthorized health products (listed in the table below) were seized from Next Level Fitness, in Richmond #130 - 12560 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC V6V 2N5 and at #108 - 13569 76 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3W 2W3 Surrey, B.C. The products TRT (Testosterone Booster) and Freak'n Test (Testosterone Enhancer) were labelled to contain a prescription drug substance (L-Dopa) that may pose serious health risks to Canadians.

Who is affected:

Consumers who have bought or used TRT or Freak'n Test, particularly consumers with heart conditions, high blood pressure or diabetes.

What consumers should do:

What Health Canada is doing:

Health Canada has seized the products from the retail location. Should additional retailers or distributors of these products be identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians.

Background:

L-Dopa, also known as levodopa, is authorized as a prescription drug when combined with other drug ingredients in anti-Parkinson's medications. Levodopa may interact with drugs prescribed for high blood pressure, and should not be used by women who are pregnant, who plan to become pregnant or who are breastfeeding. It should also not be taken by people with narrow angle glaucoma; untreated heart, liver, kidney, lung or hormonal diseases; a history of melanoma, or those who should not take drugs such as isoproterenol, amphetamines or epinephrine. General symptoms that can occur while taking levodopa which require medical attention include: uncontrollable movements of the face, eyelids, mouth, tongue, neck, arms, hands, or legs; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; an irregular heartbeat or fluttering in the chest; feeling lightheaded when standing quickly, or unusual changes in mood or behaviour.

Products affected:



Product Name

Ingredients on the label

Ballistic Laboratories - TRT (Testosterone Booster)

Mucuna Pruriens (Velvet Bean extract (seeds) (standardized to 50% L-levodopa)

Freak N' Muscle Inc- Freak'n Test (Testosterone Enhancer)

Mucuna Pruriens 10% (L-dopa)

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