A popular, powerful, and FDA-banned supplement
A large number of the Central and South American immigrants who come to the US take on jobs that many of us would never consider doing. These jobs are often highly physically demanding with long hours. Combined with handling family responsibilities, little time is left for proper rest and recovery, resulting in chronic joint and bone pain.
As a means to find relief, doctors report that a popular pain-relief supplement called Artri Ajo King has become the go-to for many people in Latino communities. Users have reported almost miraculous results in how their bodies feel, along with significantly increased energy levels. However, as with all things that seem too good to be true, there’s a catch.
It turns out that Artri Ajo King contains hidden prescription drugs that can lead to serious medical conditions, including liver toxicity and death. Dr. Elizabeth Murphy in San Francisco has seen several patients whose usage led to disrupted hormone production, causing osteoporosis, bone fractures, and diabetes. Users have also been hospitalized with bleeding ulcers, adrenal insufficiency, nausea, and vomiting.
Among the hidden ingredients are corticosteroids for pain relief and other conditions such as severe allergies, asthma, and certain types of cancer. Since they’re not listed in the ingredients, there’s no telling how much of these drugs is contained in each pill. Some users take several pills daily, per the directions on the supplement’s packaging.
Abruptly quitting Artri Ajo King isn’t an option for all users. Hormone imbalances from long-term use shut down the body’s natural cortisol production, requiring medical supervision to be successfully weaned off, which for some is a years-long process.
Though banned by the FDA in 2022, the supplement remains widely used and is available in small neighborhood stores and pharmacies in Latino communities.
You can read more about Artri Ajo King and the impact it’s had on users in this article from The Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/19/latinos-california-artri...
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Slipstream
Even if banned, corporations find ways to get their product to their target market. That market is made up of people who work multiple jobs, and English not being their first language, would probably miss any warnings issued about the dangers of the product.
This is an important article for people's health. If you know of a local Latino news source, dropping this article to them would probably be well received.
Evangel
Great suggestion from Slipstream. I concur. Thanks for sharing this important news.