Israel Warns of Dangerous Unregistered Peptide Drugs
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health issued an urgent warning about unregistered peptide drugs sold illegally for weight loss, muscle gain, and anti-aging. The ministry highlighted dangers including liver damage and hormonal disruption, noting that Retatrutide is still in clinical trials. Citizens are urged to avoid purchasing such products online and to report illegal sales.
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- Israel's Ministry of Health warns of dangerous unregistered peptide drugs sold illegally.
- The drugs are marketed for weight loss, muscle gain, anti-aging, and athletic performance.
- Identified dangerous substances include BPC-157, GHK-Cu, CJC-1295, TB-500, and Retatrutide.
- Health risks include liver damage, kidney failure, hormonal disruption, and infections.
- Israel's warning aligns with advisories from Canada and Australia.
- Citizens are urged to avoid online purchases and report illegal sales.
Israel's Ministry of Health has issued an urgent official warning about the severe dangers posed by unregistered peptide products being sold through uncontrolled channels. These substances, often marketed for weight loss, muscle gain, anti-aging, and athletic performance enhancement, are distributed as injections and oral medications.
The ministry emphasizes that these compounds lack official approval and state oversight, presenting a significant threat to public health. Among the identified dangerous substances are BPC-157, GHK-Cu, CJC-1295, and TB-500, as well as Retatrutide. Retatrutide is currently in clinical trials for obesity treatment and has not yet received marketing approval anywhere.
The unregulated market for these peptides carries substantial health risks, including potential liver and kidney damage, severe hormonal disruptions, blood sugar fluctuations, serious allergic reactions, and bacterial infections. The clandestine manufacturing of these products can also lead to contamination with toxic impurities not listed on labels.
Israel's warning aligns with similar advisories from regulatory bodies in Canada and Australia. Shira Solomon, the Ministry's Press Secretary, stated that purchasing medications and supplements via social media and dubious websites is strictly prohibited. The ministry urges anyone experiencing adverse effects to seek immediate medical attention and report illegal trade activities to the "Kol HaBriut" hotline at *5400.
