Weight gain for women: the worrying risks linked to certain products
These days, concerns about body image are growing among women. Those who have a fairly thin waist are looking to gain weight in order to balance the shape of their body. As a result, many of them are turning to products that are potentially harmful to health.
Apetamin, a supplement that is not without danger
Apetamin is a food supplement that helps you gain weight. This is a vitamin syrup made by an Indian company. Its action aims to stimulate the appetite. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride, contained in this supplement, is the cause of this effect.
The use of this product is increasingly viral on social networks. The promise of a “slim with volume” body is promoted by many influencers and famous personalities. However, it should be taken on medical prescription. The National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) also prohibits its use in France.
The risk of Apetamin lies in its effectiveness. We quickly notice the frequent desire to eat, thus promoting weight gain. This can lead to overweight and obesity for people who are already of normal weight. In addition, other side effects may occur, such as:
- urinary retention;
- the constipation ;
- irritations and rashes;
- stomach cramps;
- dizziness;
- liver failure;
- liver toxicity;
- the sleepiness ;
- excess fatigue;
- nausea and bloating;
- diarrhea ;
- dry mouth.
The appearance of these symptoms varies from one individual to another. They can also appear following an interaction with certain medications, such as antidepressants or antiallergics.
The diversion of the effects of Periactin
Periactin is a medication used to relieve allergies. It is mainly based on cyproheptadine. Indeed, the latter has antihistamine properties.
Just like Apetamin, this product is also the subject of a phenomenon on social networks. It is diverted from its initial use by focusing its use on weight gain. Periactin confers an orexigenic effect. The latter causes a considerable increase in appetite, thus allowing rapid weight gain.
Its side effects are similar to those of Apetamin. However, other manifestations are noted, such as blood disorders, hypotension and memory loss. In some cases, an infection or fever may occur.
Suppositories and injections
Hyaluronic acid injection is a quick and effective solution to increase buttock volume. However, despite the skills of the practitioner, the person is subject to certain risks. The severity of reactions varies. The most common are inflammations, such as edema, redness, itching and swelling. Hematomas, bruises and nodules may occur temporarily. In the most serious cases, the pathologies result in infections, hyperpigmentation or granulomas.
Buttock suppositories, often based on cod liver oil, are sold freely on the market and diverted from their original use.
Suppositories should only be dispensed with a prescription. In its indirect use, suppositories aim to increase the volume of the buttocks over a short period of time, in a non-surgical manner. However, regular intake of this type of product can irritate the rectal tract. This causes anal burning sensations. Moreover, the ANSM does not authorize this product in France, because its use is not intended for these purposes.
False advertising on social networks
Many sellers on social media promote the effectiveness of “effortless products.” In fact, they promise to increase the volume of the buttocks thanks to creams and suppositories without having to practice a sport dedicated to this part of the body or to follow a specific dietary program. However, it is a scam and false advertising, without forgetting the illegality of certain items sold freely.
