Shocking Truth About Food Supplements: Drug Active Ingredient and Counterfeit Ingredients Exposed
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry reached striking results in its inspections of food supplements. While drug active ingredients were detected in some products, it was determined that some products did not contain the declared ingredients. The Ministry warned citizens by publishing the companies and products found to be counterfeit on its website.
Important Disclosures from the Ministry
In the list published under the title “Food Supplements”, the Ministry announced products that contain pharmaceutical active ingredients and do not contain the declared ingredients. Here are some notable examples:
Products without Declared Ingredients
Wise Pharmaceuticals CFP Collagen Forte Premium Powder – Product claimed to contain collagen, hyaluronic acid and coenzyme Q10.
Galip Sefa Pharmaceuticals: Tesir – Food supplement containing multimineral.
Koc Pharmaceuticals: Medicago Multi Energy – Multivitamin supplement.
Products Containing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Vinta Pharmaceuticals Diblong – herbal capsule with ginseng.
Burç Pharmaceuticals: Trex Cap – product containing L-Cratinin and Lapidum.
United Beekeepers Honey Food: Beemax Black Stinger Energy Raw Honey – Energy boosting honey.
Eighty-eight Group: Multi Collagen Gel – Liquid supplement containing hydrolyzed collagen.
Health Warning from Experts
Experts warn that the uncontrolled use of such products can lead to serious health problems. It is emphasized that products containing pharmaceutical active ingredients, especially when used without a prescription, can have damaging effects on many organs, especially liver and kidney functions.
Citizens Called for Caution in Shopping
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry stated that citizens should be careful when purchasing these products. The Ministry advises consumers to shop only from trusted sources and to follow the updated lists published on the Ministry’s website.
Fight Against Counterfeiting Continues
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry officials announced that inspections will continue and heavy sanctions will be imposed on counterfeiting companies. It was stated that legal processes have been initiated against the relevant companies and these products will be collected from the market.
