Weight Loss Supplements: Doctors Warn Against Liver, Kidney Damage
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News18•21-01-2026, 20:10
Weight Loss Supplements: Doctors Warn Against Liver, Kidney Damage
- •Doctors warn against consuming unprescribed weight loss supplements due to severe health risks.
- •A 19-year-old girl in Tamil Nadu died after consuming borax, a chemical found online for weight loss.
- •Dr. Lokendra Gupta of Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, reports 8-10 monthly cases of patients with liver and kidney damage from such supplements.
- •Many supplements contain harmful chemicals that overwork the liver and kidneys, leading to potential organ failure.
- •Safe weight loss involves a balanced diet, regular exercise, and professional medical advice, not unverified supplements.
Why It Matters: Avoid unprescribed weight loss supplements; they can severely damage liver and kidneys. Consult doctors for safe methods.
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