FDA has been receiving increasing numbers of reports recently of adverse events associated with the use of certain products marketed as dietary supplements for weight loss, energy, and ergogenic and body-building purposes. These apparently diverse categories of products often contain a number of similar ingredients, including Ma huang, guarana or Kola nut, white willow, and chromium.

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Basic information about the claims vs. proof of chromium's effects on muscle building and health.

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