Serious risk to health from Ballerina Anti-Obesity capsules

Ballerina Anti-Obesity capsules pose a serious risk to health and should not be taken.

As per website, manufacturers of Ballerina Slimming Capsules mentioned that the product is made of 100% herbal ingredients, which are absolutely harmless to take, which there are:

  • Hawthorn: is used to lower the cholesterol levels.
  • Pearl: safe and effecting whitening compound.
  • Polyphenol: an extract from green tea which accelerates fat burning.
  • Lotus Leaf: removes tonic materials from the body.
  • Ginseng: for strength and vigor.

But during the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) investigation of Ballerina Anti-Obesity capsules it was found that: 

The capsules contain the undeclared substances phenolphthalein and sibutramine.

Important note to consumers: 

  • Phenolphthalein is a prescription-only substance previously marketed as an oral laxative, withdrawn from sale from many markets in the late 1990’s due to concerns over its carcinogenicity with long term use.
  • Consumers are advised that sibutramine is a prescription-only medicine (which was the active ingredient in Reductil). It was withdrawn in October 2010 after a study showed an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

The supply of Ballerina Anti-Obesity capsules containing undisclosed phenolphthalein and sibutramine is illegal.

Consumers please note that products purchased over the Internet:

  • may contain undisclosed and potentially harmful ingredients
  • may not meet the same standards of quality, safety and efficacy as those approved by the regulatory authorities.

Source: Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website


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