Adverse psychiatric effects associated with herbal weight-loss products

Francesco Saverio  Bersani; Marialuce Coviello; Claudio  Imperatori; Marta  Francesconi; Giuseppe Valeriani; Gianfranco De Stefano; Flaminia  Bolzan Mariotti Posocco; Rita Santacroce; Amedeo Minichino; Ornella Corazza

doi:10.1155/2015/120679

Adverse psychiatric effects associated with herbal weight-loss products

Francesco Saverio Bersani, Marialuce Coviello, Claudio Imperatori, Marta Francesconi, Giuseppe Valeriani, Gianfranco De Stefano, Flaminia Bolzan Mariotti Posocco, Rita Santacroce, Amedeo Minichino, Ornella Corazza

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Obesity and overeating are among the most prevalent health concerns worldwide and individuals are increasingly using performance and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs) as an easy and fast way to control their weight. Among these, herbal weight-loss products (HWLPs) often attract users due to their health claims, assumed safety, easy availability, affordable price, extensive marketing, and the perceived lack of need for professional oversight. Reports suggest that certain HWLPs may lead to onset or exacerbation of psychiatric disturbances. Here we review the available evidence on psychiatric adverse effects of HWLPs due to their intrinsic toxicity and potential for interaction with psychiatric medications

Original language	English
Article number	120679
Number of pages	10
Journal	BioMed Research International
Volume	2015
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/120679
Publication status	Published - 2015

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