Matthew Dana, a 27-year-old New York State Sergeant who died in August, overdosed on a supplement called kratom, according to a recent autopsy, calling into question how safe these types of pills really are. It’s not known exactly why Dana was using the supplement, but his obituary made note of the fact that he was a bodybuilder. It's been known to be used in the bodybuilding community to help lifters feel focused and energized, according to some forums on the topic. Because kratom is classified as a dietary supplement and not a drug, it hasn’t undergone any clinical trials, the Associated Press reports. As we’ve reported in the past, taking over-the-counter dietary supplements can be dangerous.

Source: Fox News October 04, 2017 01:18 UTC