Just a quick announcement. FDA has recalled Slim-30 (lot #032009) because it was found to contain sibutramine. Sibutramine is the active ingredient of Meridia. Sibutramine is a reuptake inhibitor of norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine. Basically it’s a stimulant so common side effects include: fast heart rate, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, seizures and suicidality.

The reason this is disturbing is that sibutramine is a prescription only medication that needs to be carefully monitored in patients.  As always, be very careful about what you put in your body. What may seem like a harmless, natural supplement may contain ingredients that can have a  devastating impact on your body.

Reference:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm219463.htm