The Truth Behind the Anti-Obesity Vaccine: Expert Opinions and Warnings

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This product apparently is already being marketed in Peru, and is being offered in beauty centers, social networks and online sales pages. Recently, a video went viral in which television reporter Katty Villalobos, through the TikTok platform, recommends its use and even records herself receiving a dose.

“What I am going to tell you is going to leave you totally surprised. Look where I am. I’m at Sumak Aesthetics. And do you know what I have come for today? They are going to give me the anti-obesity vaccine. “I’m not fat, but I’m chubby and I’ve always had problems with my weight,” Villalobos points out at the beginning of the video, which already has nearly two million views.

The reporter comments that she was not aware of the existence of this “vaccine”, but that she does indeed have all the necessary documents that certify its authenticity.

What harm with Peruvian influencers… “vaccine against obesity” pic.twitter.com/BtULuvdLtY

— Daniel M. 🇵🇪 (@perrocalato_) November 21, 2023

“Today I am going to get this vaccine that I didn’t even know existed and that obviously has all the permits and certificates there have been and will be. So today I am going to experience the anti-obesity vaccine, here at Sumak Estética,” he says.

It is worth specifying that Sumak Estética Integral is a spa center located in an exclusive area of ​​the Miraflores district. Through social networks, the company claims to be a specialist in body aesthetics and to have the most modern in cosmetic equipment.

During the video, the reporter appears next to the lawyer Elena Valverde Castillo, as this is how she mentions her companion. It is she who provides details of said “vaccine” and how it works in the body of the person who receives it.

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“Dear Katty, this is a completely natural vaccine, because it contains nothing but trace elements. You know that, sometimes, it is difficult to lose weight due to the amount of fluids we retain in our body. So this vaccine is responsible for entering your body intramuscularly to have that draining effect that helps us lose weight,” explains the specialist.

How true is this method?

Jessica Huamán, dean of the College of Nutritionists of Lima, spoke out through social networks and expressed her rejection of this type of promotion of the so-called “anti-obesity vaccine.” She maintained that it is “marketing” and that it is not true that it has significant results in reducing body fat.

“The name of this supposed “obesity vaccine” is pure marketing, because according to what is mentioned, what it does is promote the body to expel liquids and therefore give the sensation of “lower weight”, but it does not It would necessarily help reduce the percentage of fat in the body, and less the visceral fat, which is what does the most damage to our body,” he said.

The name of this supposed “obesity vaccine” is pure marketing, because according to what is mentioned, what it does is promote the body to expel liquids and therefore give the sensation of “lower weight”, but not necessarily. It would help reduce the percentage… https://t.co/IYwnXIcjaW

— Jessica Huamán (@JessicaHuaman_) November 21, 2023

Likewise, he criticized the fact that other people are responsible for promoting this type of methods through “misleading” advertising. “It is a shame that there are people who are willing to make this type of advertising that can be misleading and encourage the population to use products to “look good” instead of promoting true health,” she said.

For its part, the College of Nutritionists of Metropolitan Lima also rejected the advertising of this product, since its effects are misleading and even counterproductive for people’s health.

“From the Regional Council of Metropolitan Lima of the College of Nutritionists we reject the promotion of this type of products where it is intended to normalize the person’s dehydration as a way to “reduce weight.” It should be noted that losing water through sweat, urine, etc., does NOT mean that the person is reducing the percentage of fat in their body, since the only thing that happens is that the person has a sensation of less volume in the body because has lost water, a sensation that will go away when the person is hydrated again,” he explained.

From the Regional Council of Metropolitan Lima of the College of Nutritionists, #reject the promotion of this type of products where the aim is to normalize the person’s dehydration as a way to “reduce weight.”

It should be noted that losing water through… https://t.co/mZw6uQ7TTI

— College of Nutritionists of Metropolitan Lima (@ColeNutrisLima) November 21, 2023

Meanwhile, he recommended that the population always go to a trusted nutritionist to ensure they have a healthy diet and life, avoiding replicating or using “magic diets or products” that could affect their well-being.

On the other hand, the General Directorate of Medications, Supplies and Drugs (Digemid) informed the digital media Salud Con Lupa that there is currently no product in Peru with a health registration as an “obesity vaccine.”

It is worth pointing out that in April 2023, the National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance of Colombia warned the public that an “anti-obesity vaccine” was being marketed fraudulently and issued an alert to withdraw the product from the market.

2023-11-24 13:49:53
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