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April 16th 2019
21. Barbara is taking a natural health product “Metabolic Advantage”. She takes the product to lose weight. She heard that there was a warning about this drug. What are the health risks this product may pose?
Alexandra Grenier
Pharmacist
I don't think this product is authorized in Canada. It seems to have thyroid extracts in it. Thyroid medication must be sold under prescription here in Canada.
16 April 2019
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