Influencers Promote Illegal Sibutramine Weight-Loss Pills Containing Multiple Drugs
An investigation revealed that slimming capsules sold from Brazil and advertised by influencers contain the banned appetite suppressant sibutramine, along with antidepressants, laxatives and diuretics.
Customs and intelligence investigators discovered that weight-loss pills marketed by social media personalities are sourced from Brazil and include sibutramine, a drug prohibited in the European Union since 2010. The capsules also hold three other pharmaceuticals: an antidepressant, a laxative and a diuretic. Authorities warned that such mixtures can cause severe side effects such as migraines and vomiting. The finding highlights the dangers of unregulated supplement promotion online.
Why it matters
Consumers may unknowingly ingest dangerous, illegal drugs marketed as safe weight-loss solutions.
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