The article discusses a trend involving "erectile honey," a honey-based supplement marketed for erectile dysfunction. Despite being visually ordinary, these sachets often contain unregulated ingredients that mimic Viagra, causing significant health risks, including severe side effects like penile necrosis. Mostly popular among university-aged men, the craze has led to substantial seizures by customs in France, highlighting the illegal import of these products lack of regulation and safety measures. Widespread health warnings exist, yet the allure of these potent but dangerous supplements continues to attract a younger demographic.
Last year proved a record year for seizures of the honey, mainly imported from Malaysia, Thailand, and Turkey, despite widespread health warnings.
These powerful vasodilators may interact with other medications, potentially causing heart problems, acute kidney failure, or worse.
The craze seems to be mostly among university-age men, thinking they can match the performances to be found with these unregulated, drug-laced supplements.
In November alone, customs officials in Marseilles seized 13.9 tonnes of the stuff, which is about 800,000 individual doses.
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