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Full coverage· Health· Updated

Israel Health Ministry Warns of Dangerous Weight Loss Pills Containing Banned Substance

Israel's Ministry of Health is warning the public about "G-Slim" weight loss pills found to contain high levels of the banned substance sibutramine, which can cause severe health risks including heart attack and stroke.

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Israel Health Ministry Warns of Dangerous Weight Loss Pills Containing Banned Substance
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What happened

  1. 01Israel's Health Ministry warns against "G-Slim" weight loss pills.
  2. 02Pills contain banned sibutramine at dangerous concentrations.
  3. 03Sibutramine use can lead to severe health issues, including heart attack.
  4. 04A young man was hospitalized after consuming the product.
  5. 05Consumers are urged to buy health products only from authorized sources.

The ministry advises against purchasing the product and recommends buying health items only from authorized retailers.

Translated and summarized by baba from Channel 9, the latest report. Read Channel 9’s original

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