Is inhalable caffeine safe? FDA to investigate AeroShot!

William Atkins
Monday, 20 February 2012 00:36

Science - Health

AeroShot is a branded product that has been available to consumers in Massachusetts and New York, in the United States, and in France since late in January 2012. However, is the inhalable caffeine safe? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will analyze it after serious concern has been raised as to its safety to consumers.

American biomedical engineer David A. Edwards, of Harvard University, invented AeroShot.

Each tiny, yellow-black colored canister contains 100 milligrams of caffeine powder, which is about the same as a large cup of coffee.

According to the Washington Post article'FDA to probe safety of inhalable caffeine, which is sold as a dietary supplement, 'AeroShot didn't require FDA review before hitting the U.S. market because it's sold as a dietary supplement.'

'But New York's U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said he met with FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg and she agreed to review the safety and legality of AeroShot.'

Senator Schumer is quoted in the article: 'I am worried about how a product like this impacts kids and teens, who are particularly vulnerable to overusing a product that allows one to take hit after hit after hit, in rapid succession.'

It is always advisable to learn as much of a new product as possible before using it. Remember, just because it is available to use, doesn't make it safe for you.

Learn more about AeroShot at AeroShots.com.

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