A fertility supplement promoted online led Oke Bola to develop breathing difficulty and wheezing within days after increasing the recommended dosage, and symptoms improved only after stopping. She then resumed use without consulting a doctor, assuming the reaction was due to dosage error. The product, Jinja Herbal Mixture, is marketed for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. A 2025 Nigeria-based toxicological study reported short-term safety within tested ranges but found biochemical changes at higher doses, including altered creatinine and sodium levels suggesting possible kidney and liver stress, and it urged further work on long-term effects and drug interactions. Another case involved a Facebook-bought herbal eye treatment marketed to treat multiple conditions, where a first-time user reported itching followed by worsening vision problems.
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