FDA issues urgent warning against Nature's Ozempic or "India seeds for weight loss"

In a joint announcement, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Maryland Department of Health have issued a stark warning about certain weight loss products labeled as "Nuez de la India." These products, which may be misleadingly marketed as "botanical food," "India Nuts for Weight Loss," "slimming seeds," "India seeds for weight loss," or "diet seeds," have been found to contain a highly toxic substance - yellow oleander. This poisonous plant, native to Mexico and Central America, can have severe and potentially fatal health effects when ingested.

Consuming products containing yellow oleander can result in a range of adverse health effects affecting the neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems. These symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac changes, dysrhythmia, and more.

These dangerous products are typically sold online through various third-party platforms, including popular e-commerce websites such as Amazon, Walmart, and eBay.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a crucial advisory urging consumers to immediately cease using products bearing the labels "Nut Diet Max" (seeds or capsules) or "Todorganic Natural" (seeds) and marketed as "Nuez de la India," "India nuts," or "India seeds."

This is due to the striking resemblance between yellow oleander seeds and candlenut seeds, which are non-toxic, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish between the two.

Consumers who have used any of these products are urgently advised to contact their healthcare provider without delay.