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Adulterated Weight-Loss Products

The FDA's concerns about adulterated weight-loss and bodybuilding products and their potential for severe harm.

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Jan 21, 2026
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What exact ingredients did the FDA find in LipoFit Turbo and what are their health risks?

laboratory testing found that the weight‑loss supplement contained four undeclared pharmaceutical drugs—, , and —creating potentially serious safety risks for consumers; the agency is advising people ...

Jan 23, 2026
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What adverse events have been reported to the FDA related to LipoFit Turbo since the agency warning?

Since the ’s November 27, 2024 advisory warning consumers not to buy or use , publicly available agency materials show the product was laboratory-tested and found to contain undeclared prescription dr...

Jan 23, 2026
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How does the FDA test and notify the public about adulterated weight‑loss supplements?

does not preapprove dietary supplements and cannot test the entire market before products are sold; instead it monitors the marketplace, investigates complaints and adverse events, samples products (i...

Jan 16, 2026

What are pharmacokinetic differences of ivermectin in low body weight versus obese patients?

Ivermectin’s pharmacokinetics are shaped by its high lipophilicity, producing clear differences between low‑body‑weight (including undernourished children) and obese subjects: obese individuals tend t...

Jan 5, 2026

What clinical trials exist for over‑the‑counter weight‑loss supplements marketed as 'fat burners'?

Over‑the‑counter (“OTC”) fat‑burner supplements have been the subject of many small, ingredient‑specific clinical trials—some showing modest metabolic changes or small weight losses, but overall the e...