If a weight-loss supplement does contain an undeclared active
pharmaceutical, the F.D.A. considers the product to be an illegal,
unapproved drug. Doctors said undeclared drugs could cause problems on
their own, like elevated blood pressure or seizures, could have toxic interactions with other medications people take and
could make it difficult for physicians to diagnose patients.
As the F.D.A. continues to investigate, many questions remain Read the rest of this entry »

Grady Jackson, a defensive tackle with the Atlanta Falcons, said he used the weight-loss capsules.
was enthusiastic about them on the “Today” show. Retailers like GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe sold them, no prescription required.
now says those weight-loss capsules, called StarCaps and promoted as natural
using papaya, could be hazardous to your health. In violation of the law, the agency has found, the capsules also contained a potent Read the rest of this entry »