The Daily News – June 2, 2025

Pierre Trudeau famously said that the state does not belong in the bedrooms of the nation. But health Canada begs to differ, especially when it comes to illegal sexual enhancement products that are showing up on some store shelves. So what’s the problem? Well, some of those products contain dangerous ingredients that could arouse serious health complications. Let’s look at some of the dangers behind these questionable love potions and show you how to verify if a product is authorized for sale by Health Canada. Health Canada has issued a new warning about several unauthorized sexual enhancement products. It’s seized over 370 different items from stores in New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario. And you gotta love the marketing on these products with names like Spanish Fly 22,000 and Magnum Gold 20 4K. But what you won’t love is that none of these have been tested or approved by Health Canada. Now that means that there’s no guarantee that they’re safe, effective, or even accurately labeled. One of the hidden dangers in these products is Sildenafil, a prescription drug used for erectile dysfunction when taken without a doctor’s supervision, it can dangerously lower blood pressure, especially for people on heart medication, which could potentially lead to a stroke or heart attack. Some of these products also contain prasterone, a prescription steroid hormone not approved for oral use. It can lead to liver damage, cardiovascular risk, or even hormonal imbalances. This isn’t the first time Health Canada has sounded the alarm. Just last year, they issued multiple warnings, including one for counterfeit drugs being sold in Toronto. Convenience stores. Health Canada advises consumers to stop using any unauthorized health products immediately and consult a healthcare professional if they have concerns. So how can you tell if a product is authorized by Health Canada? Well check out the product label. All natural health products approved for sale in Canada have an NPN, which is a natural product number on their label. While over the counter medications like cold medication, have a DIN or drug identification number on packaging. They also recommend checking their online database for approved products before making a purchase to report a potentially unsafe health product. Consumers can contact Health Canada directly through their website. If you found this information helpful, please don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell for more updates. As always, thank you for joining us on The Daily News, and we will see you soon. I.