BPOM Finds Four Local Coffee Brands That Could Trigger Heart Attacks

The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has revealed findings concerning a number of local coffee brands that contain hazardous chemical substances. These products are typically promoted as coffee to boost male stamina, yet they were discovered during the monitoring of natural medicine distribution.

The chemical content in these coffees poses a serious health risk as it can trigger various severe illnesses. Some of the dangerous effects include kidney damage, heart problems, liver damage, and even the risk of death for those who consume them.

“Products that are promoted as food, and even claimed to enhance virility, turned out upon examination to contain sildenafil citrate,” said BPOM chief Taruna Ikrar, as quoted from the official BPOM website some time ago.

Sildenafil citrate is an active substance in the category of prescription drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. However, this ingredient is often misused as an additive in herbal remedies or stamina-boosting supplements.

The addition of this substance to health products is extremely dangerous because it can trigger various side effects, such as vision and hearing impairment, as well as chest pain. Furthermore, its consumption also carries the risk of causing fatal conditions such as stroke, heart attack, and death.

The following are a number of coffee brands found to contain the hazardous substance:

• Kopi Macho - Contains sildenafil citrate (fictitious marketing authorisation TR110828024)

• Kopi Jantan Gali-Gali - Contains sildenafil citrate (fictitious marketing authorisation MD090910002236)

• Kopi Arjuna - Contains sildenafil citrate

• Kopi Stamina Dewa Jantan - Contains sildenafil citrate (fictitious marketing authorisation TR MD 182009124)

Taruna Ikrar explained that the circulation of illegal and dangerous products continues with increasingly varied methods. He also noted that the methods used by perpetrators include marketing through online platforms, social media, and covert distribution channels that are difficult to trace.

Products of this kind are often claimed to be stamina-boosting supplements, particularly for men. However, their contents conceal hidden dangers that are not disclosed to consumers.