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"It is prudent that dermatologists refrain from administering such injections for skin lightening." Red flags at a clinic offering glutathione injections: No consultation or health screening before the injection Price that seems too low for a genuine, medical-grade product No willingness to tell you the exact product and manufacturer being used Pressure to book multiple sessions upfront before you've seen any result No mention of stopping the injections if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have kidney, liver, or thyroid conditions Counterfeit and diluted glutathione is a real problem in this market, because genuine, pharmaceutical-grade IV glutathione is expensive, and cheaper versions sold at a fraction of the price are a known source of the more serious adverse events
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The newly revamped drink, called Update, uses paraxanthine to deliver "smooth, steady energy without the jitters, crashes, or sleep disruption commonly associated with traditional energy drinks. The company also claims the drink contains "zero sugar, zero calories and zero artificial flavours or colours." Caffeine without the crash Paraxanthine is a naturally occurring compound produced when the body metabolises caffeine