Composition of some herbal slimming tea preparations marketed in Turkey and their possible adverse effects [Türkiye'de satilan bazi bitkisel zayiflama çaylarinin i·çerikleri ve bu çaylarin kullanimina bagli ortaya çikabilecek i·stenmeyen etkiler]

Abstract

Objective: The interest in herbal products has been increasing in recent years. Herbal weight-loss products are widely used because they are believed to be harmless, especially among women who want to lose weight. However, these products may cause numerous adverse effects especially when used persistently. Material and Methods: In this study, the compositions of 13 different herbal form tea preparations, marketed in Turkey, were investigated and the possible adverse effects related to their use and risk factors were evaluated by reviewing the literature. Results: Senna was the most commonly used plant in the herbal form tea preparations marketed in Turkey. None of the investigated samples included plants containing ephedrine. The samples were not standardized. Conclusion: Literature suggests that plants used in these products may cause many adverse effects. For this reason, these products should be used under the control of health care professionals. Copyright © 2006 by Türkiye Klinikleri.