A woman's desperate quest for quick weight loss led her to consume a weight-loss coffee product daily, resulting in a rapid loss of 20 kilograms. However, her joy was short-lived as she began experiencing severe health problems, and now, in her early 30s, she requires regular kidney dialysis.
In a social media post, Nutritionist Jazeera Julaili shared the painful experience of her client who suffered permanent health issues due to prolonged consumption of a certain weight loss product.
"She has been drinking this coffee since 2022 and successfully lost about 10 to 20 kilograms, so she thought this product was suitable for her."
However, the joy didn't last long, and the woman began experiencing side effects on her body, leading to serious health problems.
"Until this year, she felt uncomfortable, always weak. After seeing a doctor, she found her glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was only 40, unusually low."
Despite the results, the woman remains in denial until she collapses and is rushed to the Emergency Department, where decreased kidney function is confirmed.
Julaili emphasized that, due to the indiscriminate use of weight loss products, the woman in her early 30s now has to undergo regular kidney dialysis to sustain her life.
She cautioned the public to be patient during the weight loss process, as it usually takes a long time and is not an overnight achievement. She also urged people not to randomly try any products claiming rapid weight loss benefits in the market and, if determined to do so, to be aware of the potential risks in the future.
