Chinese man weighing 63kg believes online products could help gain weight loses 6.5kg
A Shanghai truck driver suffered health complications after spending US$1,500 on unverified herbal weight-gain products promoted by an influencer. Instead of gaining weight, the man lost 6.5kg and required medical attention for stomach issues.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risks associated with unregulated health products sold via social media influencers.
Truck driver with urge to get fatter spends US$1,500 on herb-based items from influencer, ends up in hospital with chronic stomach problem
The article reports on a specific consumer safety incident without taking a political stance.
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