The dangers of diet pills that haven’t been tested thoroughly and cannot certify their ingredients was again highlighted by the recent recall of Starcaps Dietary Supplements and Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules.

It turns out that Starcaps contains bumetanide – a diuretic available by prescription only. Bumetanide causes an increased risk of low blood pressure and fainting, especially in those taking antihypertension medication.

The Zen De Shou capsules were found to contain sibutramine, which can substantially increase blood pressure.

This again highlights the dangers of diet pills that haven’t undergone medical trials or cannot certify their ingredients.

It’s a shame that more companies don’t follow the rigorous approach of the people at Proactol. Proactol, a natural diet supplement, carries the CE stamp of approval, which means it is a certified medical device product – it’s approved by the medical community. That means you can take Proactol with 100% confidence. It has also been approved by ECOcert, an organisation in France that verifies organic plant sourced products.

The people at Hoodia Gordonii Plus also lead the way in certifying ingredients. Hoodia Gordonii Plus carries the C.I.T.E.S. certificate issued by the U.S. Department Of Agriculture, to show the product is clean of weeds and pests.

Caralluma Burn is another product that takes pride in the testing of its product. It has undergone three toxicology studies to ensure it’s completely safe for consumers.

This latest news reinforces our recommendation that consumers stick to proven weight loss products, to ensure safe and effective weight loss.