New Year's resolutions! 33% of us choose to lose weight
and 1 in 3 people have used potentially dangerous slimming pills
so in this week's video I've teamed up with the MHRA
who are responsible for regulating all medicines in the UK
and our aim today is to warn people about the dangers of buying
potentially life-threatening and ineffective dieting pills from online illegal suppliers
according to the MHRA 79% of the public aren't aware about the issue of fake medical products online
so let's change this by spreading this video like, share and tag friends who need this, now let's begin!
fact number 1! unlicensed diet pills can seem like a quick fix solution
but the contents are unknown, unproven and untested
and as a results of taking these every 2 in 3 people reported unpleasant side effects
for example bleeding that wouldn't stop and even heart problems
fact number 2! one of the most common ingredients found in them is a substance called Sibutramine
which had its license suspended across Europe because of its horrible side effects
these include bleeding that wont stop, heart palpitations, heart attacks,
strokes and hallucinations so it's very serious
facts number 3! remember don't be tricked into thinking it's not a tablet so it must be okay
for example some of these products also come as teas
and it is impossible to tell if these teas contain Sibutramine or any other ingredients
it's completely unregulated so it could contain anything
slimming tablets are a big problem in fact since April 2013 the MHRA have seized nearly
£4million worth of illegal slimming tablets and aids
in order to protect yourself when buying medicines online I'd definitely recommend visiting the
MHRA website that's gov.uk/fakemeds
link is in the description below
on there you can see a list of all legal providers of medicines in the UK and there's also ten top tips
on how to prevent buying fake medicines online
now that you know the facts about dangerous slimming pills please tell your friends and family about it
and help spread this video by liking, sharing and tagging friends who'll find this information useful
lastly my next weekly video will go live in the new year so I'm taking two-week break
have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!
and that's it for this week's video I hope your New Year's resolution is a success
and if it is to lose weight or become more healthy I've left some great links in the description below
on how to do it safely
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Diet Pills UK Side Effects | Danger Of Slimming tablets |Weight Loss tea Side Effects #FakeMeds MHRA Hey guys! This weeks I've teamed up with The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) who regulate all medicines in the UK. Our aim in this video, is to warn people about the dangers of buying potentially life threatening diet pills from illegal online suppliers. Almost 2 in 3 people suffered unpleasant side effects after taking dangerous online slimming pills, these included bleeding that wouldn’t stop, heart attacks, strokes and hallucinations! The contents of these unlicensed diet pills are unknown, not tested for safety and have been found stored in dirty, rat infested warehouses and garden sheds. Fake medical products and and dangerous diet pills are a big problem which the MHRA are working hard to end. The MHRA has seized nearly £3million worth of unlicensed slimming pills since April 2013, and closed down over 5,000 unauthorised online retailers in 2016. Research carried out by MHRA in 2016 showed that although shoppers believe themselves to be “internet-savvy”, 79% of the public are unaware of the issue of fake medical products. In fact more than half of all medicines bought online are fake! So please help spread the word - Like, Share & Tag Friends so more people can become aware of how to protect themselves, when buying medicines online. HOW TO STAY SAFE ONLINE WHEN BUYING MEDICINES: The #FakeMeds campaign run by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) gives you quick and easy tools to avoid fake medical products when shopping online: I highly recommend everyone visits their page at https://fakemeds.campaign.gov.uk/ for lots of great information - There's also 10 top tips on how to keep yourself safe online when buying medicines. HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT SAFELY: There are many reputable groups out there that can support you to lose weight through healthy lifestyle changes. Your pharmacist, GP or healthcare professional will also be able to advise you on finding the right option for you. Here are some links to some great guides and tips on how to lose weight safely: https://www.nhs.uk/livewell/loseweight/Pages/Loseweighthome.aspx https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/weight-loss-guide/Pages/successful-diet-tips.aspx https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/loseweight/Pages/start-losing-weight.aspx https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/loseweight/Pages/surprising-100-calorie-snacks.aspx Want to see more videos about everything health and pharmacy? Let me know in the comments below. Subscribe for new videos ▶https://www.youtube.com/c/AbrahamThePharmacist LET'S CONNECT: http://facebook.com/AbrahamThePharmacist http://instagram.com/AbrahamThePharmacist https://www.linkedin.com/in/AbrahamThePharmacist https://plus.google.com/u/4/109698449114086481589 https://twitter.com/AbrahamThePharm https://www.AbrahamThePharmacist.com https://www.youtube.com/c/AbrahamThePharmacist ABOUT ME: Prescribing Media Pharmacist | Bringing Science Through New Film Every Monday | Extreme Optimist I'm a British - Persian - Iranian prescribing media pharmacist who loves science, making videos and helping people. I work in both GP surgeries and community pharmacy. DISCLAIMER: This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Abraham The Pharmacist has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.