Butanediol or "BD": Overview
Many bodybuilding dietary supplements contain the substance 1,4-butanediol or "BD." The makers of these products promote 1,4-butanediol as a miracle substance capable of everything from building muscles to increasing sexual performance. Products containing 1,4-butanediol are available without a prescription and are heavily marketed on the internet.
1,4-butanediol became popular as a "safe" substitute for banned bodybuilding substances such as gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb) and gamma-butyrolactone (gbl). 1,4-butanediol is found in many products including: Thunder Nectar, InnerG, Amino flex, Rejuv+Nite, Liquid Gold, Thunder, Serenity, X-12 and N-Force. 1,4-butanediol is also found in many industrial solvents.
Some weight conscious people ingest the substance because it can have the intoxicating effect of alcohol with less calories. Concerns over 1,4-butanediol's dangerous side effects continue to mount. 1,4-butanediol can cause loss of consciousness that can lead to coma and death. At least 50 people have died after using products containing the supplement.
See your doctor if you have experienced serious side effects associated with 1,4-butanediol or "BD." In addition, it may be important to contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be time limits within which you must commence suit.
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