Health Ministry Warns Against G-Slim Diet Pills After Patient Hospitalization
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health has warned against the unapproved G-Slim diet pills, which were found to contain a dangerous, banned substance at high concentrations. The warning comes after a young man was hospitalized due to using the product.
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- Health Ministry warns against unapproved G-Slim diet pills.
- Pills contain banned Sibutramine at high concentrations.
- Warning follows hospitalization of a young user.
- Sibutramine poses severe health risks, including death.
- Public advised to buy health products from authorized sources.
Israel's Ministry of Health issued a warning on Tuesday against the "G-Slim" diet pills, stating the product has not been approved by the ministry. Laboratory tests revealed the pills contain Sibutramine, an active pharmaceutical ingredient banned in Israel and many other countries due to significant health risks. The amount of Sibutramine found in each capsule was over three times the dosage previously deemed illegal in similar products.
The warning follows the recent hospitalization of a young man who experienced chest pains and rapid heartbeat after consuming G-Slim. Sibutramine can cause severe side effects, including increased blood pressure, rapid pulse, anxiety, insomnia, heart attack, stroke, psychiatric disorders, and even death, with risks potentially amplified by the high concentration found in G-Slim.
The Ministry of Health urges the public to consult licensed nutritionists, exercise, and maintain a healthy diet when seeking to lose weight or use dietary supplements. They also advise purchasing medications, supplements, and health products only from authorized locations like pharmacies and health store chains, and to avoid buying from social media, messaging groups, or unknown websites.
Individuals encountering G-Slim, suspecting the marketing of counterfeit drugs, or experiencing adverse effects are encouraged to report it to the "Kol HaBriut" hotline at *5400.
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