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UHO Health Network December 11, 2014
Reporter Chen Chengzhang / Interview Report
The Green Fiber product endorsed by Tao Jingying was recently exposed for containing excessive aloin in its capsules, sparking widespread concern that excessive consumption could potentially cause cancer. Green Fiber quickly held a press conference and published a half-page newspaper advertisement to clarify, stating that the severe diarrhea experienced by a consumer was due to lactose intolerance.
Can Health Foods Really Help with Weight Loss? Overconsumption Is Futile
However, this incident has triggered a ripple effect. Can ordinary people really rely on weight-loss drugs or health foods to achieve weight loss? Some doctors frankly state that without exercise and a proper diet, consuming excessive health foods is futile. Moreover, overusing weight-loss drugs may lead to liver and kidney damage, or even the need for dialysis.
Domestic unhealthy weight-loss trends have persisted for years. To lose weight quickly, many take reckless risks, leading to endless cases. Dr. Yan Zonghai from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's Toxicology Department pointed out that common weight-loss drugs can generally be divided into three categories: diuretics, laxatives, and ephedrine. Poor dosage control or long-term use of diuretics and laxatives can place a heavy burden on the kidneys, potentially causing electrolyte imbalances, hypokalemia, or even kidney failure.
Woman’s Long-Term Use of Weight-Loss Drugs Leads to Dialysis
"In clinics, we often see patients experiencing palpitations due to excessive ephedrine intake," Dr. Yan observed. In recent years, the so-called "cocktail weight-loss method" has become popular in Taiwan, with ephedrine being a common sympathetic nervous system stimulant. While it can effectively suppress appetite, it also increases cardiovascular strain, often leading to symptoms like high blood pressure and palpitations.
In the past, a nutritionist admitted seeing a woman in her early thirties, still young, attending a nutrition clinic due to dialysis. Upon inquiry, it was discovered that her condition resulted from long-term use of weight-loss drugs, which was shocking.
Misusing Weight-Loss Drugs Can Harm Health and Waste Money
Dr. Fang Yinhan from the Taiwan Obesity Society also noted that without professional medical consultation and blood tests, misuse of weight-loss drugs can not only burden the liver and kidneys but may also prove ineffective. He recalled a patient who bought Orlistat from a pharmacy without guidance. Since Orlistat primarily works by eliminating body fat, and the patient’s obesity was caused by excessive refined carbohydrates rather than fats, the drug had no effect on her weight.
Green Fiber’s Repeated Advertising Violations Severely Damage Reputation
Returning to Green Fiber, it was the first product in Taiwan to receive health food certification for weight control. However, a review of its past advertising violations shows that within just six months of launch, it was penalized 36 times, with fines totaling NT$1.79 million. This suggests the company may have misused its health food certification, exaggerating its effects and potentially ruining its credibility.
Pharmacist Ji Meiqin from the Drug Injury Relief Foundation bluntly stated that Green Fiber’s health food certification for "not easily forming body fat" is not strongly related to weight loss. If the manufacturer claims weight-loss effects, it could potentially violate the law.
Weight-Loss Drugs Harm Health, Health Foods Lack Weight-Loss Effects—What Can Be Trusted?
"Effective weight loss still relies on mastering three fundamental principles," Dr. Fang Yinhan reiterated. The three basics are: increasing exercise to boost metabolism, consuming more fruits and vegetables to control calorie intake, and avoiding sweets and easily absorbed foods.Although these are old-fashioned weight loss concepts, they are the most solid path to shedding pounds and serve as a protective charm to avoid harmful weight loss fads that can damage your health!
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Weight Loss Pills 'Severely Harm Kidneys' – Long-Term Misuse May Lead to Dialysis
Reporter Chen Chengzhang / Interview Report
The Green Fiber product endorsed by Tao Jingying was recently exposed for containing excessive aloin in its capsules, sparking widespread concern that excessive consumption could potentially cause cancer. Green Fiber quickly held a press conference and published a half-page newspaper advertisement to clarify, stating that the severe diarrhea experienced by a consumer was due to lactose intolerance.
Can Health Foods Really Help with Weight Loss? Overconsumption Is Futile
However, this incident has triggered a ripple effect. Can ordinary people really rely on weight-loss drugs or health foods to achieve weight loss? Some doctors frankly state that without exercise and a proper diet, consuming excessive health foods is futile. Moreover, overusing weight-loss drugs may lead to liver and kidney damage, or even the need for dialysis.
Domestic unhealthy weight-loss trends have persisted for years. To lose weight quickly, many take reckless risks, leading to endless cases. Dr. Yan Zonghai from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's Toxicology Department pointed out that common weight-loss drugs can generally be divided into three categories: diuretics, laxatives, and ephedrine. Poor dosage control or long-term use of diuretics and laxatives can place a heavy burden on the kidneys, potentially causing electrolyte imbalances, hypokalemia, or even kidney failure.
Woman’s Long-Term Use of Weight-Loss Drugs Leads to Dialysis
"In clinics, we often see patients experiencing palpitations due to excessive ephedrine intake," Dr. Yan observed. In recent years, the so-called "cocktail weight-loss method" has become popular in Taiwan, with ephedrine being a common sympathetic nervous system stimulant. While it can effectively suppress appetite, it also increases cardiovascular strain, often leading to symptoms like high blood pressure and palpitations.
In the past, a nutritionist admitted seeing a woman in her early thirties, still young, attending a nutrition clinic due to dialysis. Upon inquiry, it was discovered that her condition resulted from long-term use of weight-loss drugs, which was shocking.
Misusing Weight-Loss Drugs Can Harm Health and Waste Money
Dr. Fang Yinhan from the Taiwan Obesity Society also noted that without professional medical consultation and blood tests, misuse of weight-loss drugs can not only burden the liver and kidneys but may also prove ineffective. He recalled a patient who bought Orlistat from a pharmacy without guidance. Since Orlistat primarily works by eliminating body fat, and the patient’s obesity was caused by excessive refined carbohydrates rather than fats, the drug had no effect on her weight.
Green Fiber’s Repeated Advertising Violations Severely Damage Reputation
Returning to Green Fiber, it was the first product in Taiwan to receive health food certification for weight control. However, a review of its past advertising violations shows that within just six months of launch, it was penalized 36 times, with fines totaling NT$1.79 million. This suggests the company may have misused its health food certification, exaggerating its effects and potentially ruining its credibility.
Pharmacist Ji Meiqin from the Drug Injury Relief Foundation bluntly stated that Green Fiber’s health food certification for "not easily forming body fat" is not strongly related to weight loss. If the manufacturer claims weight-loss effects, it could potentially violate the law.
Weight-Loss Drugs Harm Health, Health Foods Lack Weight-Loss Effects—What Can Be Trusted?
"Effective weight loss still relies on mastering three fundamental principles," Dr. Fang Yinhan reiterated. The three basics are: increasing exercise to boost metabolism, consuming more fruits and vegetables to control calorie intake, and avoiding sweets and easily absorbed foods.Although these are old-fashioned weight loss concepts, they are the most solid path to shedding pounds and serve as a protective charm to avoid harmful weight loss fads that can damage your health!
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