The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has ordered a ban on the sale of creatine lollipops throughout the country.
In a decision published on Wednesday (11/26), the agency banned the marketing, distribution, manufacture and dissemination of açaí, guarana and canela natural ice pops from JMJ Re Torres Indústria de Alimentos Ltda.
According to Anvisa, to date, the safety of creatine for use in food has not been evaluated. Therefore, only sales in the form of supplements aimed at adults are permitted.
Creatine is one of the most popular nutritional supplements in Brazil and around the world. The supplement consists of the amino acids glycine, thionine, and arginine, and serves as a source of energy production for muscle cells.
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It is produced naturally by the body using food as a source. However, during the day, while performing daily activities, the body’s creatine reserves are consumed. To maintain the mood and energy needed for physical activities, many people recommend taking creatine supplements.
However, one of the main problems with creatine in Brazil is the large number of fake products being sold. In 2024, the Brazilian Association of Nutritional Products Companies (Abenutri) conducted a general classification of analyzes on the composition of creatine.
Among the brands analyzed, 25 brands were rejected regarding the creatine content stated in the product, which indicates a mismatch between what is stated on the label and the content. Of those rejected, 10 had a 100% variance, meaning they contained any flour, except creatine.