Vinpocetine in food supplements from the USA
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Vinpocetine is a substance sometimes added to food supplements sold in the USA. It is not allowed in food supplements in the EU.
What's happening? Some food supplements from the USA that contain vinpocetine have been found in the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom. These products may not be safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from the USA, check the label for vinpocetine. You may have this product.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor if it is safe for you.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: United States · Notifier: Netherlands
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