Hemp-based supplements advisory

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  • By 8th FW Public Affairs
  • 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Kunsan Air Base service members are advised to check products they have purchased from GNC on base. The following items contain organic hemp protein or hemp flour and are prohibited for use by service members.

 

- Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Plant-Based Protein

- GNC SuperFoods 25 Protein Plus Probiotic

- GNC SuperFoods Ultra Mega Green Active

 

The Kunsan Air Base Exchange has removed these products from the shelves.

 

Service members who purchased these products should return them to the GNC in the Base Exchange for a full refund.

 

According to AFI 90-507, Military Drug Demand Reduction Program, para. 1.1.6, “Studies have shown that products made with hemp seed and hemp seed oil may contain varying levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient of marijuana, which is detectable under the Air Force Drug Testing Program. In order to ensure military readiness, the ingestion of products containing or products derived from hemp seed or hemp seed oil is prohibited.”

 

Service members are reminded to check the ingredient list of all supplements they take. Kunsan service members interested in more information on supplements and their ingredients are encouraged to contact the Drug Demand Reduction Program team at DSN 782-4857.