Canadian Warning: Slim Magic Herbal product
June 4, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Health Canada, the Canadian equivalent of the U.S. FDA, has issued a warning against Slim Magic Herbal products, used for weight loss. This warning was issued because investigators found an undeclared pharmaceutical ingredient similar to the prescription medication sibutramine, which is a prescription drug to help treat obesity. The products also contain a thick soluble fiber used to make you feel full as it expands when it absorbs water. This may cause an obstruction to your esophagus.
According to the warning issued by Health Canada earlier today:
The use of sibutramine may cause serious side-effects, including cardiovascular reactions, such as increased blood …read more




