Ashy Bines Behind the Sales of Illegal Supplements?

The issues regarding Ashy Bines promoting or selling illegal supplements are not new, as discussed in my previous entries, but as of late, a new Facebook group called ABBBC, Buy, Swap, Sell has come to the attention of myself, and other concerned professionals.

In this group, in which Ashy Bines is a moderator, members and admin facilitate the sell or swap of illegal OxyELITE powders and supplements. This could have serious implications in any case brought against her and ABBBC.

"Yet the sale of Oxy – is being sold albeit it is banned and places ABBBC Pty Ltd in questionable circumstances as to the risk of civil liability and criminal prosecution for permitting and facilitating the sale of banned substances via their company facebook groups."

Jack3d Products Being Promoted and Sold on Ashy Bines Facebook Group

Recently Jack3d, or, Jacked 3D, has been making appearances on the Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge Facebook group.

Jacked contains 1,3-Dimethylamylamine.

This substance has been banned in Australia by the TGA due to the dangerous side effects, and the linked death of a mine worker in Western Australia. The substance was banned for sale or distribution as of 8th August 2012, and that includes personal use, as well.


The lack of moderation by ABBBC staff and administrators is horrendous, as girls that are below 18 years of age have access to these comments and posts, regardless of what ABBBC T's & C's state.

The reasons for the ban stated by TGA are:

• DMAA has no health benefits and is a toxic substance. 
• Risks associated with its use include high blood pressure, psychiatric disorders, bleeding in the brain and stroke. 
• Its long-term safety has not been demonstrated. 
• DMAA presents a high risk of abuse, misuse and illicit use. 

"The TGA has made a final decision to include DMAA in Appendix C of the Poisons Standard after a consultative process that took into account a range of public submissions."

The Side Effects of Jacked Itself

The side effects of Jacked 3D, or Jack3d, are listed below:

• Sudden Death 
• Seizures 
• Loss of Conciousness 
• Heart Attack or Cardiac Arrest 
• Kidney Damage and/or Failure 
• Liver Damage and/or Failure 
• Heart Palpitations

Jacked has been linked to several deaths in the United States, which has lead to the U.S. Military banning the use of Jacked by any of it's officers and staff.

This product is also banned by the international body responsible for regulating the official Olympic athletes, as well as several other professional sports.


If you consume any product containing DMAA, do so at your own risk. Not only are you risking your life, but also risking a criminal record.

ABBBC member selling Jack3d on the closed Facebook group

Members in response to other supplements, preferring another banned product, OxyELITE Pro, which also contains DMAA and has similar side effects to Jack3d

Australian Government Warning on DMAA

Banned Substance OxyELITE Pro Being Promoted in Ashy Bines Forum and Closed Facebook Group

ALL VIEWERS WHO WISH TO COMMENT, PLEASE DO SO ON THE TOPIC OF THE ENTIRE ARTICLE. THOSE WHO DON'T WILL HAVE THEIR COMMENT REMOVED AND ACCOUNTS BLOCKED.

"This is an important blog because Ashy Bines sells a product which is supposed to be Clean Eating Guidelines. She is against Duromine and does not promote the use of products which have now been banned in Australia. The problem which occurs is that the Ashy Bines Clean Eating Facebook Forum remains unmonitored to the dangerous posts made by members which expose vulnerable women some who are not even 18 to drugs which could cause serious side effects and even death. (Written by CB)"

This is a quote from a concerned ex-customer, and I 100% agree.

Not only are banned substances being promoted, but the group contains members under the age of 18. The Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge website states on the T's&C's page that you have to be 18 or older to not only join ABBBC, but also to gain entry into the forum and Facebook group. The confession below by an ABBBC administrator has me wondering if they uphold their terms at all.

Image taken from Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge = Waste Of $ Facebook page

The Product

Studies and research undertaken by Therapeutic Goods Administration Australia has found the capsules contain quantities of Yohimbine in them.

In Australia, Yohimbine is listed as a prescription only substance, but is also not approved for supply in any registered medicine within Australia. It is also illegal to import the substance under Customs Legislation without the correct, or appropriate permits.

The selling of, or supply of OxyELITE Pro capsules within Australia is also illegal.

TGA advises that if you have them in your possession, do not sell, supply, or ingest these capsules, and to discard any remaining product.

OxyELITE Pro also contains the ingredient 1,3-Dymethylamylamine, or, DMAA.

"DMAA is the main active ingredient contained in OxyElite Pro, and is designed to give the user increased workout intensity, focus, and other desired effects associated with elevated adrenaline levels. However, DMAA has recently come under scrutiny by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) due to its potential for serious side effects and life-threatening complications."

The Side Effects

The life threatening side effects associated with OxyELITE Pro include:

• Hypothermia 
• Heart Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat, can lead to heart attacks) 
• Seizures 
• Stroke 
• Heart Attacks 
• Liver Damage and/or Failure 
• Kidney Damage and/or Failure 
• Psychiatric Side Effects 
• Elevated Blood Pressure 
• Sudden Cardiac Death (despite what the media says, it is not the same as a heart attack. Heart attacks occur when the heart stops due to a clot or damage to the heart, whereas cardiac arrest or death, is when the heart just stops working.)

Less severe side effects include:

• Skin Reactions 
• Irritability 
• Nervousness 
• Dizziness 
• Trembling 
• Headaches 
• Insomnia 
• Profuse Perspiration (Intense sweating) 
• Dehydration 
• Itchy Scalp and Skin

Below are images taken from the Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge closed Facebook group, where a woman is selling a container of OxyELITE Pro. The end result is below

Another woman asks the members if there are any OxyELITE Pro capsules or powders available for sale.

Australian Government warning on

OxyELITE Pro