Aphrodisiacal lines in France: health notice published

Aphrodisiacal lines in France: health notice published

In France, customs officials have warned the population against consuming so -called "aphrodisive honey". This is illegally imported honey that is with medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction

warning of illegal honey products

The warning was pronounced in a declaration published on Monday after the customs officials confiscated record quantities of these products in 2024. This increase is striking compared to previous years.

record fitting

A remarkable incident occurred in November when 860,000 products with a total weight of 13 tons in the port of Marseille were discovered in a delivery from Malaysia. Another examination led to the confiscation of over 238 kilograms in a warehouse box.

What is erectile dysfunction?

erectile dysfunction is a widespread disease characterized by the inability to get or maintain an erection in order to have sexual intercourse. It can be treated with medication, but in countries like France the use of these medicines is heavily regulated and requires a recipe from the doctor.

origin of the contaminated products

These contaminated honey products often come from Malaysia, Turkey and Tunisia. They are imported in large quantities by container ship or in smaller quantities over the Internet. Official sources report that products with names such as "Black Horse" and "Bio Max" are illegally sold in night clubs as shots or sticks, with the promise of health advantages.

risks and dangers for consumers

"Buyers and users often underestimate the potential dangers of these products," the explanation says. Laboratory tests have found that active ingredients such as sildenafil and tadalafil are present in these honey, which are used to treat erectile dysfunction. However, the products do not provide any information about how much active ingredient is contained in every dose, and there are no indications of possible side effects or contraindications. "The consumer exposes considerable risks if he consumes such contaminated honey," warns the authority.

erectile dysfunction in older men

erectile dysfunction occurs more often in older men and is often associated with low testosterone values - the primary sex hormone that is crucial for the development of male reproductive tissue as well as for the growth of muscles, bone mass and body hair. Erectile dysfunction medications can also be used to counteract the effects of drugs such as alcohol, nicotine and marijuana that have been shown to impair sexual function.