Saturday, March 21, 2009

Tainted Weight Loss Supplements

It's human nature. We want the easy solution. The no-sweat exercise gizmo, the magic fat loss pill, a eat-all-you-want diet, etc.

It's the reason why supplement companies make gazillions of dollars.

Unfortunately, many of these weight loss supplements may not just be money wasters but could also be extremely hazardous to your health. Many of these pills contain undeclared ingredients that can put you at risk for a variety of medical conditions such as stroke, heart attack, seizures, etc.

From FDA website:

FDA Expands Warning to Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills

List increases from 28 to 69 products; Agency seeking recalls

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expanding its nationwide alert to consumers about tainted weight loss pills that contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients. On December 22, 2008, FDA warned consumers not to purchase or consume 28 different products marketed for weight loss. Since that time, FDA analysis has identified 41 more tainted weight loss products that may put consumers’ health at risk.

These weight loss products, some of which are marketed as "dietary supplements," are promoted and sold on various Web sites and in some retail stores. Some of the products claim to be "natural" or to contain only "herbal" ingredients, but actually contain potentially harmful ingredients not listed on the product labels or in promotional advertisements. These products have not been approved by the FDA, are illegal and may be potentially harmful to unsuspecting consumers.

The following is a list of dietary supplements that have been banned by the FDA. Here is the original FDA press release ==> FDA Expands Warning to Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills

Fatloss Slimming

2 Day Diet

3x Slimming Power

Japan Lingzhi 24 Hours Diet

5x Imelda Perfect Slimming

3 Day Diet

7 Day Herbal Slim

8 Factor Diet

7 Diet Day/Night Formula

999 Fitness Essence

Extrim Plus

GMP

Imelda Perfect Slim

Lida DaiDaihua

Miaozi Slim Capsules

Perfect Slim

Perfect Slim 5x

Phyto Shape

ProSlim Plus

Royal Slimming Formula

Slim 3 in 1

Slim Express 360

Slimtech

Somotrim

Superslim

TripleSlim

Zhen de Shou

Venom Hyperdrive 3.0

Starcaps

Slim Waistline

Slim Waist Formula

Slim Up

Sliminate

Slim Fast

2x Powerful Slimming

Slim Express 4 in 1

Reduce Weight

Super Fat Burner

Super Slimming

Sana Plus

Trim 2 Plus

Powerful Slim

Waist Strength Formula

Slimming Formula

Perfect Slim Up

Slim Burn

Slim 3 in 1 Slim Formula

Slim 3 in 1 M18 Royal Diet

Slim 3 in 1 Extra Slim Waist Formula

Slim 3 in 1 Extra Slim Formula

Natural Model

2 Day Diet Slim Advance

Miaozi MeiMiaoQianZiJiaoNang

Meizitang

Meili

JM Fat Reducer

Imelda Fat Reducer

7 Days Diet

Extrim Plus 24 Hour Reburn

Fasting Diet

Cosmo Slim

Body Slimming

Body Shaping

Body Creator

BioEmagrecin

3 Days Fit

21 Double Slim

Eight Factor Diet

7 Diet

Do yourself a favor and give up the search for the quick fix; it doesn't exist. Begin a effective exercise program and improve your nutrition. Focus on changing your lifestyle and on eating as much fresh, unprocessed food as possible. You'll soon feel better, look better and be on you way to a slimmer and healthier body.

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