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Top Secret Nutrition Acquired by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals
On June 19, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals announced yet another industry acquisition: Hi-Tech has bought Top Secret Nutrition.[1]
This is a bit of a lower-profile target than past purchases (listed below) since TSN has been a bit dormant lately, but there is some strategy to this one. Let’s explore:
Why Hi-Tech Bought Top Secret NutritionThe […]
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Hi-Tech: Will Take DMAA Case to Supreme Court if Necessary
On April 5, 2017, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals will issue the following press release regarding the latest updates to their DMAA lawsuit against the FDA (the final paragraph is by far the most interesting, so hang in there):
Hi-Tech’s CEO, Jared Wheat, said he is “going to continue to fight for DMAA until Hell freezes over, and […]
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DMAA isn’t Unsafe. The Toxicology Report the FDA Doesn’t Want You to See
Last night, we published proof beyond a shadow of a doubt that DMAA is natural, as DMAA is indeed found in geraniums. The latest documents uncovered in the Hi-Tech Pharma vs. FDA DMAA lawsuit show a wreckless and purposeful line of corruption and cover-up on the government’s behalf — as well as other third parties […]
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Brad Pyatt Named in MusclePharm Amino Acid Spiking Lawsuit (SETTLED)
Update on December 14, 2016: This case has been terminated, as both parties have filed a stipulation of dismissal. This means the case was likely settled out of court.
MusclePharm’s troubles are so deep, we can’t even keep up with all of their ongoing legal problems.
This is the first of two lawsuits filed […]
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Bodybuilding.com Lays off 90 Employees. See Both Sides Here
A most dramatic year for Bodybuilding.com is coming to a nasty end, as the Idaho-based Internet retailer just laid off 90 workers via email in a “pre-Christmas downsizing”, per the Idaho Statesman[1] and KTB7.[2]
Bodybuilding.com issued the following statement:
“Today Bodybuilding.com announced an organizational downsizing. The change is part of an ongoing planned restructure designed […]
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Prime Nutrition Shares Acquired by Jared Wheat
It’s been an extremely dramatic few months for Prime Nutrition, but that’s all about to come to a smooth landing and happy ending thanks to supplement industry baron Jared Wheat, owner of the Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals empire.
Today, it was announced that Jared Wheat has bought controlling shares of Prime Nutrition, the supplement company […]
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BMPEA, Acacia Rigidula, GNC Lawsuits, and the FULL Story
BMPEA (Beta-methylphenethylamine) and Acacia rigidula are back in the news again – this time with Oregon’s Attorney General (Ellen Rosenblum) accusing GNC of selling “spiked” supplements.[1]
Here’s what you won’t read at USA Today:
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals argues that BMPEA is a natural constituent of certain acacia rigidula plants. However, there is no acknowledged NDIN (new […]
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Methylsynephrine FDA Warnings, Hi-Tech Not Reformulating
On March 31, 2016, the FDA issued seven warning letters to supplement companies regarding methylsynephrine: since it does not meet the definition of a dietary supplement, it cannot be sold as one.[1]
Methyl-synephrine is also known as oxilofrine, p-hydroxyephedrine, and 1-Hydroxypholedrine. It’s a known banned substance in most sports due to […]
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