Health Canada Cautions Against Potential Dangers of Unauthorized Mood Enhancers

Health Canada Cautions Against Potential Dangers of Unauthorized Mood Enhancers
Health Canada is warning consumers not to use the unauthorized product Natrol DHEA Mood & Stress supplement promoted for hormonal management because it contains a  controlled substance known as Dehydroepiandrosterone. Health Canada handout photo
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Health Canada is cautioning consumers against the use of unauthorized hormonal supplements intended for mood and stress management, saying they may pose “serious health risks.”

The health agency is advising Canadians against taking Natrol DHEA Mood & Stress, a supplement that contains a controlled substance known as Dehydroepiandrosterone. The pills have not been approved by the government for use in Canada.