Health Ministry Warns of Dangerous Diet Pill with Triple Legal Limit

Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a stern warning against the use of the G-Slim diet pill, citing severe side effects including heart attacks. Laboratory tests revealed that each G-Slim capsule contains approximately 53.8 mg of sibutramine, a substance that has been banned in similar products due to its risks. This amount is more than triple the dosage previously found in a similar product that was removed from the market.

The ministry's alert comes after a young man was hospitalized with chest pains and a rapid heartbeat, symptoms attributed to his consumption of the G-Slim product. Health officials are urging the public to avoid using counterfeit and unregulated products, and to purchase medications, supplements, and health items exclusively from authorized locations such as pharmacies and health store chains.

Furthermore, consumers are advised against buying such products through social media, messaging groups, or unfamiliar websites. The Ministry of Health has provided a hotline, *5400 (Kol HaBriut), for individuals who encounter suspicious products, suspect the marketing of counterfeit drugs, or experience adverse effects from using them. The ministry emphasizes that such reports are crucial for public safety and regulatory action.