Warning over ‘dangerous’ herbal slimming aids sold online

PEOPLE are being warned against buying “dangerous” herbal slimming aids online.

Warning over ‘dangerous’ herbal slimming aids sold online

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in Britain — MHRA — said there were concerns about some products, including Instant Slim and Sport Burner, being sold on websites and shipped around the world.

Some contain the prescription-only drug sibutramine, which has been withdrawn across Europe due to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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