Israeli Health Ministry Warns Against Dangerous 'Magic Honey' Weight Loss Product Containing Banned Drug

The Israeli Ministry of Health has issued a warning against purchasing and using the weight loss product known as "Magic Honey," also marketed as "Honey for Slimming," which is sold on social media platforms. Laboratory tests revealed that the product contains sibutramine, a pharmaceutical ingredient banned in Israel and many countries worldwide due to serious health risks. Sibutramine can cause elevated blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, insomnia, psychiatric disorders, heart attacks, strokes, and even death.

The Ministry emphasized that no approved medications containing sibutramine exist in Israel, and consuming such unregulated products exposes users to unknown dosages and severe side effects. Past incidents in Israel have included hospitalizations linked to counterfeit products containing this substance. The Ministry strongly advises the public to avoid purchasing supplements from social media, messaging groups, or unverified websites, and to only buy medications and supplements from licensed pharmacies and authorized retailers.

For those seeking to lose weight, the Ministry recommends consulting a licensed dietitian and adopting a healthy diet and physical activity. Individuals who have encountered the product or experienced adverse effects after using it are urged to contact the Ministry's health hotline at *5400. This alert follows enforcement and monitoring activities by the Ministry to protect public health.