In late September this year, Sarah Thompson, a mother from Connah’s Quay, Wales, UK, suddenly passed away at home.
She had once battled and overcome cancer, but unexpectedly met her end due to weight loss…
(Sarah Thompson, 34 years old) 
Sarah was diagnosed with throat cancer years ago and underwent a laryngectomy in 2018, requiring a tracheostomy tube to assist with breathing, and she was unable to speak for eight months.
Despite the physical torment, Sarah remained full of life, always fighting her illness with an optimistic attitude, ultimately defeating cancer.
However, she then found herself in another kind of torment — unable to exercise due to her condition, her weight soared to 95 kilograms, and she felt deeply depressed about her appearance, yearning for rapid weight loss.
Since Sarah did not meet the criteria for obtaining weight loss medication approved by the NHS, she turned to unconventional methods, discovering a weight loss serum labeled “fat burning serum.” She managed to procure several bottles through some unknown channels.
(Sarah begins using illegal weight loss serum)
The serum was incredibly potent; within a month, Sarah lost a staggering 22 kilograms, far exceeding the healthy weight loss rate recommended by the NHS: 0.5 to 1 kilogram per week.
Sarah was thrilled with the results; the weight loss boosted her confidence, making her feel like she could “conquer the world.” She started making new plans for her life, aiming to fulfill long-held goals, and even recommended the serum to her similarly plump sister, Gabriella.
However, Gabriella noticed something was off after her first use, experiencing severe side effects like tremors and a rapid heartbeat, so she quickly stopped using it.
In fact, Sarah was also experiencing similar symptoms, but for the sake of losing weight, she persisted. She had previously advised Gabriella to “tough it out.” By the fifth week of continuous use, her symptoms worsened; she was vomiting incessantly and found it difficult to swallow food and liquids.
She called Gabriella to express her pain, and Gabriella urged her to see a doctor, but at that moment, Sarah still believed she could endure it and did not stop taking the serum, leading to the tragedy…
Sarah had always wanted to attend a concert and had prepared a new outfit in advance, but before she could fully achieve her weight loss goals and fulfill her wish, one day in September, when her 16-year-old daughter opened her bedroom door, she found Sarah dead in her bed…
(Sarah rapidly loses weight in a month)
The police sent Sarah’s body for examination, and while the official cause of death has not yet been released, her family unanimously believes that the weight loss serum was to blame.
Later, the media sent Sarah’s serum for laboratory testing, confirming the presence of a Class C controlled substance — Clenbuterol.
This is a steroid chemical initially used to relax airway muscles to alleviate asthma symptoms in horses. It can also promote muscle growth and reduce fat accumulation, aiding in weight loss, but misuse can lead to dangerous consequences.
Simon Dryden, head of the Department of Biological Sciences at City, University of London, confirmed that Clenbuterol can cause a range of side effects, including difficulty breathing, arrhythmia, dizziness, and even heart attacks, which can be fatal in severe cases…
Currently, Clenbuterol is not approved for human use in the UK, but many illegal drug dealers still sell it under the guise of weight loss, packaging it into different brands and selling it online, likely affecting many more victims than just Sarah.
Reflecting on Sarah’s experiences over the years, one can only describe it as “tragic.” She had defeated cancer but succumbed to her anxiety over her appearance.
Of course, the most detestable are those drug dealers who disregard life and the related regulatory failures.
Gabriella is certain that if her sister had known the risks, she would not have used the weight loss serum: “She really wanted to lose weight, but if she knew what was in it, and that it could prevent her from seeing her children again, I know she wouldn’t have taken it. I know she wouldn’t have done that.”
(Sarah’s sister, Gabriella)
Facing media interviews, Gabriella repeatedly broke down in tears, now hoping to warn others with her family’s ordeal to prevent them from making the same mistake:
“My sister was young, only 34. Her life had just begun; she had so many plans and dreams, her own ambitions, but she’ll never be able to fulfill them.”
“Because of this, I will never see my sister again. Her two children will grow up without their mother’s presence, which is terrible. No family should have to endure the pain we’ve been through.
One can only say that when it comes to matters concerning human health, taking shortcuts often means paying a higher price…”
