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Health · Full coverage

Israeli Women Report Severe Side Effects After Using Unregulated 'Magic Honey' Weight Loss Product

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By יונתן דושניצקי

First reported by N12 · Jul 29, 2026

What happened

Nine Israeli women reported severe health issues including chest pain and breathing difficulties after using the unregulated Turkish weight loss product "Magic Honey" sold on social media. The Health Ministry is investigating and warns against unapproved supplements, urging purchases only through official channels.

  • 01Nine Israeli women report severe side effects after using unregulated 'Magic Honey' weight loss product.
  • 02Symptoms include chest pain, breathing difficulties, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness.
  • 03The product is manufactured in Turkey and sold unofficially via social media without Health Ministry approval.
  • 04Instagram and TikTok pages promoting the product have been removed following complaints.
  • 05Health Ministry warns against unregulated supplements that may contain harmful undisclosed substances.
  • 06Medical evaluations found no heart or lung damage but symptoms persisted in some users.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsMako Health, Health Ministry, Clalit Health Services, General Hospital Ziv, General Hospital Zivulon
PlacesIsrael, Turkey, Krayot, Bnei Brak, Holon, Northern Israel

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N12Center · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Israeli Women Report Severe Side Effects After Using Unregulated 'Magic Honey' Weight Loss Product
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Israeli Women Report Severe Side Effects After Using Unregulated 'Magic Honey' Weight Loss Product

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