This is an automatically translated article.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about the risks of so-called "miracle" weight loss supplements that promise. According to the agency, hundreds of products are marketed as functional foods, but actually contain hidden active ingredients used in prescription drugs, dangerous ingredients found in drugs have been put on the market. , or compounds that have not been thoroughly studied.
1. The truth about miracle weight loss products
What will a person have to do to be able to lose 3 - 5 kg in just a short time? Expectation and something magical? We all wish for one thing - especially at this time of year when we all want to make resolutions for the new year. And miracles are exactly what so many weight loss products promise to hit people's minds. But in reality, they may not deliver what we desire.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently pointed out the risks of some of these products, which can be serious, possibly even fatal. The FDA found that weight loss supplements contained unsafe, uncensored, and undocumented ingredients. That's why the agency recently issued a public warning urging consumers to "Be wary of products with miraculous weight loss."
Why did the US Food and Drug Administration take this step? According to the FDA warning, they have found “hundreds of products marketed as dietary supplements that actually contain hidden active ingredients (the ingredients that make up a drug to treat a particular disease). specific) found in prescription drugs, unsafe ingredients in removed drugs, or compounds that have not been adequately studied in humans.” Some of these products include ingredients found in anti-seizure medications, blood pressure medications, and antidepressants.
Food supplements not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (as amended by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 - DSHEA), supplement companies do not need FDA approval. US Food and Drug Administration before marketing their products. The company is responsible for ensuring that its products are safe and that all claims made about those products are true. But when safety concerns are raised, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration must investigate and, when warranted, take steps to remove these products from the market.
In fact, in 2014, the agency issued more than 30 public notices and recalled 7 weight loss products of unknown origin or may pose a health hazard to users. They have also sent out warning letters, seized the products, and criminally prosecuted those responsible for marketing these illegal dietary products.
2. How do miracle weight loss products reach the market?
Many of these advertised miracle weight loss products are imported, sold online and heavily advertised on social networking sites. Take the Zi Xiu Tang weight loss bee pollen product, for example, which is sold in health stores, fitness centers and spas. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, Zi Xiu Tang's manufacturers and distributors have created an anti-counterfeiting system to convince consumers that their product is "the real thing." and not all bee pollen products are the same. The manufacturer provides a 16-digit code on the packaging that consumers can use to go online and "confirm" the product as "genuine" or counterfeit. Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen has been placed on an Import Alert and prohibited from being imported into the US. However, Gary Cody, national health fraud coordinator for the US Food and Drug Administration, said the product is still entering the country illegally.
US Food and Drug Administration Equilibrium Act. In a 2002 report, FDA officials acknowledged the challenge of striking a balance between maintaining consumer access to products and information, as well as ensuring safety and labeling. appropriate labels for these products. Of particular concern is the lack of understanding that dietary supplements may interact adversely with medications and certain populations such as pregnant or lactating women, infants, young children, and the elderly. susceptible to adverse effects from functional foods. The agency has committed to working with other government agencies, health officials, academia and industry to address additional industry exceptions but also notes that “it operates in a world of resource constraints and competing priorities”.
Here is a list of some of the dangerous ingredients the FDA has found in weight loss products: Sibutramine, found in Slim-K capsules, Slim-Vie, Super Extreme Accelerator, Bee Slim, V26 Slimming Coffee, Vitaccino Coffee, Best Line Suplemento Alimenticio Capsules, Mix Fruit Slimming, Lingzhi Cleansed Slim Tea, and more...
Sibutramine causes heart problems and stroke in a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration U.S. approval, called Meridia, was removed from the market in October 2010. The FDA says the drug can significantly increase blood pressure and heart rate in some people and may pose a significant risk. Tell patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, or stroke.
Hãy cảnh giác với các sản phẩm có khả năng giảm cân thần kỳ
Lorcaserin, a controlled substance found in B-Lipo, the active ingredient in the FDA-approved drug Belviq, is used for chronic weight management in overweight or obese adults. Lorcaserin can cause mental confusion and impaired attention or memory impairment.
Fluoxetine, found in Sport Burner and Toxin Discharged Tea, among others. Fluoxetine is an FDA-approved medication in a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that are used to treat depression, bulimia, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and arrhythmias. heart disease (OCD), panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
SSRI use has been associated with serious side effects including thoughts of suicide, abnormal bleeding, and seizures. In patients who are taking other medicines for common illnesses (aspirin, ibuprofen, or other medicines to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disease, blood clots, chemotherapy, heart disease, and confusion). psychosis), ventricular arrhythmias or sudden death may occur.
Phenolphthalein, found in New You, Mix Fruit Slimming and other products, was an ingredient in some marketed laxatives until 1999, when the Food and Drug Administration The United States reclassified the ingredient as "generally not recognized as safe or effective" after studies indicated it had a potential carcinogenic risk.
Ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids found in Blue Japanese Weight Loss Pills. The FDA has warned consumers to limit their use of ephedra-containing supplements and banned them after research confirmed that alkaloids in ephedrine raise blood pressure and put stress on the circulatory system.
Triamterene is a potent diuretic (sometimes called a “water pill”), found in Hydavax Highly Effective Weight Loss Solution, which can have serious side effects and should only be used under supervision. supervision by a healthcare professional.
Natural, by no means safe, Geranium Extract, also known as DMAA or 1,3-dimethylamylamine or methylhexanamine, is an undeclared substance found in LX1. Ingesting DMAA can raise blood pressure and possibly lead to cardiovascular problems, including heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. The US Food and Drug Administration has received reports of more than 100 illnesses associated with products containing DMAA, including 6 deaths.
Bee pollen or Garcinia cambogia products marketed for weight loss have been found to contain many potential and dangerous ingredients that can be harmful to people with conditions such as irregular heartbeat, blood pressure high and bipolar disorder. The FDA found this ingredient in Zi Xiu Tang and Fat Zero among others. If you suspect a product marketed as a supplement sold online may be contaminated, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that you report that information online. And be sure to check the FDA's online list of tainted weight loss products before thinking about buying those "miracle" pills in the future.
Products advertised for miracle weight loss may not do what they say. In general, if you are using or considering using any product marketed as a weight loss aid, you should talk to your doctor or nutritionist about that product and Always beware of exaggerated or unrealistic claims. In case of suspicion that a weight loss product that is marketed as a functional food contains some harmful ingredients and is being sold openly, or immediately notify the authorities for resolution.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
References: medshadow.org, fda.gov
