Gas Station Heroin
I have to admit that I’d never heard the headline’s words strung together like that until I read about the banning of several products that contained an anti-depressant called tianeptine, which is approved in some countries (not the U.S.) as a prescription drug for the treatment of depression. It is a tricyclic antidepressant; in some cases, it has a mood elevator effect. I can’t confirm that it is a high similar to fentanyl as claimed in some articles. While the products have been pitched as dietary supplements, they most definitely are not.
Here are three rules to follow when considering a dietary supplement:
- Know the active ingredient you’re looking for, whether it’s a vitamin, mineral, herb, or other supplement like glucosamine. If you’re not sure, don’t make an impulsive purchase because a friend recommended it.
- Check the label for a certification from a legitimate testing company like NSF or the USP, the two most prominent certification companies.
- Most important, don’t buy dietary supplements from convenience stores or gas stations. What are you thinking? That area around the cash register can be a minefield of promises from energy to libido. Don’t fall for it!
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