Determination of Illegal Adulteration of Dietary Supplements with Synthetic Hair-Growth Compounds by UPLC and LC-Q-TOF/MS Part A: Chemistry, Analysis, Control, Exposure & Risk Assessment
TLDR Researchers developed a precise method to detect illegal hair-growth drugs in dietary supplements.
The study investigated the illegal adulteration of dietary supplements with synthetic hair-growth compounds using UPLC and LC-Q-TOF/MS techniques. The researchers, including Lee, Ji-Hyun, and colleagues, analyzed various supplements and identified the presence of unapproved synthetic compounds. The findings highlighted the potential health risks associated with consuming these adulterated products and underscored the need for stringent regulatory measures to ensure consumer safety. The study was published in the journal "Food Additives & Contaminants" in February 2018.
