FDA Warns Against Supplement Found to Cause Miscarriages

FDA Warns Against Supplement Found to Cause Miscarriages The FDA has issued a warning for a supplement that may cause miscarriage or harm developing fetuses. Vinpocetine, used for cognitive performance, is also known as "vinca minor extract," "lesser periwinkle extract" or "common periwinkle extract." When tested on mice, vinpocetine decreased fetal weight and increased the chances of a miscarriage. FDA statement, via CNN FDA statement, via CNN The FDA also advised manufacturers to include label warnings for women who may become pregnant.