Authorities warn of Asian slimming products

Health authorities again warn against Asian slimming products

21/09/2012

Again and again appear on the Internet so-called slimming products from Asia. Under names like „Super-Slim“, „Fat Napalm Bomb“ or as currently „Japan Hokkaido - Pill for weight reduction“ however, hide dangerous substances that have life-threatening side effects and are banned in Germany.

Slimming products have life-threatening side effects and interactions
„Japan Hokkaido - Pill for weight reduction“ is already the third slimming product that the German authorities are warning about this year. The pink pills are also distributed in pink packaging over the Internet, as reported by the State Investigation Office in Koblenz. The authority expressly points out that the slimming pill may not be sold as a non-approved drug in Germany.

The side effects and interactions are very dangerous. One of the banned ingredients, sibutramine, can cause acute heart problems such as heart stuttering, palpitations and even a heart attack. In combination with psychotropic drugs, the interactions can even be fatal. Also included „Japan Hokkaido - Pill for weight reduction“ the most likely carcinogenic phenolphthalein.

Asian slimming products are sold on the internet
More and more websites on the Internet are offering products that can be ordered quickly and easily at the click of a mouse. Also in the area of ​​pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and nutrition, the supply is steadily increasing. It is not always apparent to the potential buyer, whether it is the goods advertised to original preparations or inferior fakes. Unfortunately, the pills often contain substances with dangerous side effects.

For providers of dubious goods, the Internet is an ideal platform due to the prevailing anonymity. Legislations are reaching their limits on the Internet, as many of the dubious providers are abroad or simply can not be identified. (Ag)

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