Scientists examining over-the-counter diet supplements are concerned about the inclusion of a new synthetic stimulant. Researchers testing several products found that the amount of the new stimulant varies widely, the dosage is not disclosed on labels and there is no evidence that the chemical is safe in humans. Pieter Cohen, assistant professor of medicine at Cambridge Health Alliance, led the research.
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