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Hong Kong takes Po Chai Pills off the market

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Hong Kong Pulls Po Chai Pills because of Health Risks, Morning Post Says 2010-03-25 01:49:27.289 GMT By Frederik Balfour March 25 (Bloomberg) - Hong Kong 's Department of Health has instructed traditional Chinese medicine maker Li Chung Shing Tong (Holdings) to recall Po Chai pills after they were found to contain banned substances in Singapore, the South China Morning Post said. The pills, popular among sufferers from digestion problems, were found to contain phenolphthalein and sibutramine, substances that can lead to serious side effects, according to a department spokesman, the newspaper said. "Po Chai" (see images below) have been banned in Singapore. They are also being recalled in Hong Kong. Apart from the two dangerous chemicals (phenolphthalein and sibutramine) found by the Singapore Govt., mercury is another component used in the manufacture of the pills ! Mercury can cause serious brain damage: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Minamata_disease The follo

Japanese Sexy MOdel and Actress Mikie Hara's Beautiful Photos

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Japanese Sexy MOdel and Actress Mikie Hara's Beautiful Photos Japanese Sexy MOdel and Actress Mikie Hara's Beautiful Photos Japanese Sexy MOdel and Actress Mikie Hara's Beautiful Photos