In pharmacies and on social media or television it is hardly possible to ignore the publicity of XLS Medical. For a price that fluctuates between 39 and 130 euros per month, producer Perrigo states that people can easily lose weight thanks to one of their XLS Medical cures. “We looked up and analyzed all available scientific studies on those seven products,” says Test Aankoop. “It shows that there is not enough evidence that the products really help weight loss. For most, only one or two small studies have been published, all sponsored by the manufacturer, the researchers focused on weight reduction in cases of overweight or obesity.The studies suggest a small beneficial effect, but more research is needed to determine whether this effect really exists and whether it is clinically relevant. ”
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Two years ago, Perrigo withdrew XLS Medical Carbohydrate Blocker from the market after a complaint from us about abuse of the rules.
Test Aankoop also believes that the producer is playing along with the regulations. “They have not registered their slimming aids as dietary supplements, but as medical aids,” the organization says. “Perhaps this was done to circumvent the advertising rules. They are stricter for dietary supplements.”
Test Aankoop has reported this to the FAMHP medicines agency. “Two years ago, Perrigo withdrew XLS Medical Carbohydrate Blocker from the market after a complaint from us about abuse of the rules. Unfortunately that took a very long time. We hope that the government will respond a little faster this time.”