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FDA orders review of energy drinks amid Ravena’s controversy

Amid the controversy involving basketball player Kiefer Ravena, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday called for a review of available workout and energy drinks in the market.

“I will immediately direct a thorough review of these products to protect the health and fitness conscious public,” FDA Director General Nela Puno said.

On Monday, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announced that Ravena had been suspended for 18 months by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

Ravena was tested positive for three banned substances believed from a pre-workout drink he took called “DUST”, back in February while he was playing for the Gilas Pilipinas national men’s basketball team.

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