Dietary Supplement Alert

Dietary supplements found to contain prescription drugs.
The Los Angeles Times (7/22, Dennis) "Booster Shots" blog reported, "Here are two recalls that might not have consumers rushing to get their money back." The FDA "announced today that a lab analysis of Joyful Slim Herb Supplement was found to contain desmethyl sibutramine. Most people know sibutramine as Meridia, a prescription weight-loss drug." In another case, the FDA "announced that some batches of Good Health's Vialipro had been found to contain sulfoaildenafil, a cousin of sildenafil. Most people know that drug as Viagra." The additions "might be one way to counter criticism that many supplements are ineffective. Nonetheless, the FDA is far from pleased."