Weight-Loss Products Contain Banned Toxic Substance

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Three weight-loss products claiming to be “natural” and “herbal” have been found to contain high amounts of sibutramine, a banned toxic substance that can cause serious effects such as heart problems, psychosis and hallucinations when consumed. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) warned the public against buying or taking these products that were sold on online retail site Shopee.

Three weight-loss products claiming to be “natural” and “herbal” have been found to contain high amounts of sibutramine, a banned toxic substance that can cause serious effects such as heart problems, psychosis and hallucinations when consumed. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) warned the public against buying or taking these products that were sold on online retail site Shopee. HSA has worked with Shopee's administrator to remove the affected listings and warned the sellers.

It has also urged all sellers and suppliers to stop selling the three products immediately

 

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