Super-slim warning of slimming pills

New dangerous slimming products from China - „Super-Slim“ has serious side effects

04/17/2012

In Germany is „Super-Slim“ forbidden. The dangerous slimming pills contain the harmful sibutramine and carcinogenic phenolphthalein. The Rhineland-Palatinate State Investigation Office warns urgently against the originating from China capsules. Many people order the diet drugs on the Internet and expose themselves to considerable health hazards.

„Super-Slim“ is not a harmless natural product
The slimming craze in the Western world is a source for manufacturers of slimming pills and weight loss products. Since the market is very confusing, frivolous providers of sometimes dangerous products are often found on the Internet. The Rhineland-Palatinate customs has recently „Super slim“-Pills intercepted, in which the State Investigation Office has proven the harmful and in Germany banned drug sibutramine and carcinogenic phenolphthalein. The authority said on Tuesday.

Sibutramine was reported to be prescribed earlier for obesity. Today, however, the drug is banned because of the strong side effects. In combination with psychotropic drugs, it can even lead to death. On the packaging of the product originating from China, characters and red fruits are depicted, which are supposed to pretend to the consumer that it is a natural product. The Authority expressly points out that „Super-Slim“ is not a harmless natural product. It is a non-approved drug that is banned in Germany. Trading with „Super-Slim“ constitute a criminal offense under the Medicines Act which could be punished.

Again and again dangerous and illegal slimming products in the market
Again and again appear on the Internet alleged slimming pills, which should help without much effort to a dream figure. As a rule, the articles are touted as pure natural products without side effects. Also in the case of slimming pills „Reduce weight Fruta Planta“, The German State Investigation Office Rhineland-Palatinate warned against a year ago, the manufacturer applied its product with natural ingredients, the active substance contained therein similar to „Super-Slim“ Sibutramine, however, concealed. Consumers threaten massive side effects, such as high blood pressure or heart disease, the agency reports. The Landesuntersuchungsamt Rheinland-Pfalz strongly advises against the purchase of such products on the Internet. (Ag)

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