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Saudi FDA denies approving camel urine extract for cancer treatment

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has refuted claims it approved a camel urine extract product for cancer treatment, clarifying it is only a dietary supplement.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
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The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has denied rumors that it approved a drug derived from the active ingredient in camel urine for the treatment of cancer.

In a statement on X, the authority addressed claims circulating about the approval of a camel urine extract product for cancer treatment and assertions regarding its effectiveness in curing advanced cases of the disease.

The authority clarified that the product in question is registered as a dietary supplement and contains a blend of vitamins and minerals intended to meet daily nutritional needs. Its use is limited to this purpose, with no therapeutic claims or approval for use in cancer treatment.

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