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DoD Prohibited Dietary Supplement Ingredients

Last updated on: 26 May 2026 Service Members are prohibited from using any substance identified in this database as ingredients in dietary supplements. In addition, controlled substances and drugs (such as prescription, over-the-counter, and unapproved drugs) are all prohibited for use in dietary supplements. This database is provided to help Service Members identify substances to avoid when considering dietary supplement products. The database has been developed in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6130.06. If you’re uncertain about the prohibited status of a substance, please use the OPSS Ask the Expert feature.

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Last updated on: 26 May 2026

Service Members are prohibited from using any substance identified in this database as ingredients in dietary supplements. In addition, controlled substances and drugs (such as prescription, over-the-counter, and unapproved drugs) are all prohibited for use in dietary supplements.

This database is provided to help Service Members identify substances to avoid when considering dietary supplement products. The database has been developed in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6130.06.

If you’re uncertain about the prohibited status of a substance, please use the OPSS Ask the Expert feature.

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