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The management of the National Agency for Food and Drug
Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned the public Against purchasing and
using a product made by Ingi Oman called Weight Rapid Loss Capsule.
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) has also advised
against using the Weight Rapid Loss Capsule due to its potential to cause
cancer, according to a notification posted by the management on the Agency’s
website on December 20, 2022, and titled Public Alert No. 049/2022 – Alert on
the UAE health authority warning against consumption of weight loss pills.
According to the alert: "The product is being marketed as the
most effective weight loss supplement and is being illegally sold through
social media platforms like Instagram.
“Laboratory testing revealed that the pills contain
phenolphthalein, a chemical that is illegal and that the US Food and Drug
Administration has deemed hazardous. Additionally, it has microbial development
that is beyond what is allowed.
Genes have been proven to be prone to harm by phenolphthalein
because it can harm or change DNA. Additionally, studies have revealed its
possible carcinogenic dangers.
Further, the management noted, “NAFDAC implores consumers to
stop the purchase and use of the product. Members of the public in possession
of the product should discontinue sale or use and submit stock to the nearest
NAFDAC office.”
