Aphrodisiaka honey confiscated in France - health warning expelled

Aphrodisiaka honey confiscated in France - health warning expelled

The customs authorities in France urgently warn against consuming so -called "aphrodisive honey". This is illegally imported honey that is with medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction

warning of illegal products

The warning was published in a statement after the customs officials confiscated record quantities of these products in 2024, which is due to an increase in recent years. A particularly striking incident occurred in November, when 860,000 products with a total weight of 13 tons were discovered in the port of Marseille, which were transported in a shipment from Malaysia.

illegal trading practices

Another examination resulted in ensuring over 238 kilograms in a warehouse box. Erectile dysfunction is a common illness that is defined as the inability to maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse. Although this disorder is treatable, the medication used in countries like France is prescription.

origin of the adulted products

The adulted honey products usually come from Malaysia, Turkey and Tunisia and come in large quantities on ships or in smaller quantities that are purchased online. According to the authorities, products with names such as Black Horse and Bio Max are illegally sold in night clubs in the form of shots or sticks and promise health benefits.

risks for consumers

"Buyers and users are often not aware of the potential dangers of these products or they are incorrectly assessed," emphasizes the explanation. Laboratory tests have identified active ingredients such as sildenafil and tadalafil that are used to treat erectile dysfunction.

However, the products do not indicate how much of the active ingredient is contained in every dose, and nothing is said about possible side effects or contraindications. "The consumer is exposed to a risk that is not too negligible if he consumes such adulted honey products," warns the customs authority.

Influence of erectile dysfunction

erectile dysfunction occurs more often in older men and are often attributed to low testosterone levels - the main sex hormone, which is decisively involved in the development of male reproduction tissue as well as in the growth of muscles, bone mass and body hair. In addition, medication for erectile dysfunction can also be used to compensate for the effects of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana, which are known to impair sexual function