Banned substance present in weight loss, erectile dysfunction products

Packages of a coffee product containing sibutramine, a banned substance. Photo courtesy of the Vietnam Food Administration

The Vietnam Food Administration has issued a warning about a coffee product containing a banned substance that may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

The administration on Thursday said four samples of the coffee product "Max Health Go Coffee" product contained sibutramine, an appetite suppressant.

Just three days prior, the administration had issued a warning about three other food products containing banned substances: "Giam tao slim ho tro giam beo" (Apple cider vinegar to assist with weight loss) containing sibutramine, and "Bo hoan duong plus" and "Stony bo than trang duong tang cuong sinh luc" (both supplements to help with erectile dysfunction) containing sildenafil.

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