(NEXSTAR) – A dietary supplement meant to improve brain function and boost one’s metabolism is under recall after it was found to contain an ingredient that can cause “life-threatening events,” according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) news release.
Phoenix-based Modern Warrior is recalling all lots of its Modern Warrior Ready supplement over the presence of undeclared ingredients such as tianeptine, 1,4-DMAA and aniracetam.
“Tianeptine can cause life-threatening events including suicidal ideation or behavior in children, adolescents, and adults aged 25 years and younger,” the Jan. 9 release states. “In addition, overdose carries serious and potentially life-threatening risks including confusion, seizures, drowsiness, dry mouth, and shortness of breath, which can be exacerbated by alcohol use.”
The FDA says that DMAA, which was at one time approved for nasal decongestion, is no longer legal to market as a dietary supplement as the stimulant can “raise blood pressure and lead to cardiovascular problems ranging from shortness of breath and tightening in the chest to heart attack..”
The product, which has “Mental Clarity” and “Body Repair Plan” written on each 60-capsule bottle, is advertised on the Modern Warrior as a supplement that “sets you up for success by sustaining your energy throughout the day while fueling your body with mood boosting nootropics.”
Nootropics appears to refer to aniracetam – another undisclosed ingredient not approved in the U.S. – a controversial drug said to aid brain function, according to Healthline. It is approved in Europe.
The Modern Warrior supplement was sold directly to consumers nationwide between April, 2022 and Dec. 8, 2025, according to the FDA.
Anyone who purchased the dietary supplement is urged to stop taking it immediately.
