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Tuesday, 07 September 2010 - 28 Ramadan 1431 H
FRONT PAGE Honey mixed with Viagra
Riyadh - Health officials are warning the public from consuming honey being advertised as medication, which can increase sexual desire, stamina and drive, Al-Riyadh reported.
The Central Laboratory for Food and Drugs at the Ministry of Health discovered the brand “Powerhorse,” to have been mixed with herbs and Viagra.
Haya Al-Jawhar, Head of the Central Apparatus and Studies Department at the Central Lab discovered that the honey contained large quantities “sildenafil citrate,” which is a chemical component of Viagra.
“We found that a 120 gram sample of the honey had the equivalent of 10 Viagra pills,” Al-Jawhar said.
Dr. Al-Jawhar said the brand is not licensed or registered by health officials. She said the vendor alleges the brand is imported from the UAE to justify the SR350 price tag. She said people with heart conditions are advised against consuming the honey due to an increased risk of heart attack. – SG
The Central Laboratory for Food and Drugs at the Ministry of Health discovered the brand “Powerhorse,” to have been mixed with herbs and Viagra.
Haya Al-Jawhar, Head of the Central Apparatus and Studies Department at the Central Lab discovered that the honey contained large quantities “sildenafil citrate,” which is a chemical component of Viagra.
“We found that a 120 gram sample of the honey had the equivalent of 10 Viagra pills,” Al-Jawhar said.
Dr. Al-Jawhar said the brand is not licensed or registered by health officials. She said the vendor alleges the brand is imported from the UAE to justify the SR350 price tag. She said people with heart conditions are advised against consuming the honey due to an increased risk of heart attack. – SG
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» University Ass. Professor | Dr. Abdulaziz Alqarni posted...
Thanks to the Central Lb workers and Dr. Aljawhar. We need more investigations on the antibiotics residues in honey imported from Non-European contries. According to the Indian newspaper (Indianexpress, 16/6/2008) 90% of honey samples that were prepared for export were found to have residues of anibiotics and leads
» Eng iftikhar chaudhry | iftikhar ahmed chaudhry posted... Sir
What a surprise.How peoples r snaching money from others pocket.
I have read a story of old men marriage with young girls probably they are the best customers for the honey.
Honey is symbole of health in our religon butt not for sexual health.
I thing Saudi authorities have done good job.
I doubt pakistani haji,s will not spend huge amount on this honey and come back home with Zam zam and few dates.
Wel done saudi health ministry men and women
What a surprise.How peoples r snaching money from others pocket.
I have read a story of old men marriage with young girls probably they are the best customers for the honey.
Honey is symbole of health in our religon butt not for sexual health.
I thing Saudi authorities have done good job.
I doubt pakistani haji,s will not spend huge amount on this honey and come back home with Zam zam and few dates.
Wel done saudi health ministry men and women
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