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Health Warning Issued Over Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies
THE UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued an urgent health warning to parents and caregivers concerning:- "Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies" after routine testing discovered an undeclared prescription only medication within the product.
The popular children's supplement, marketed to support:- "calm, focus, and digestion" in children aged 4 and above, was found to contain melatonin, a hormone commonly prescribed for sleep disorders like insomnia. The ingredient was not listed on the product's packaging, constituting a serious breach of UK food supplement regulations. According to the MHRA investigation, 2 batches of the gummies were found to contain the drug. The batches which were tested are reported to have been found to contain between:- 1.5mg and 1.7mg of melatonin. Health experts highlight that this amount exceeds the typical starting dose of 1mg prescribed by doctors for children, posing a potential risk of adverse effects. The agency is now working closely with online retailers to ensure all listings of the Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies are removed from sale immediately. Melatonin can cause a range of side effects, particularly in children, including:-
While the MHRA has stated that no serious side effects were observed during their studies and that lasting harm is not expected, they are strongly advising consumers to stop using the product as a precaution.
What Should I Do If I Have This Product? The MHRA has issued clear guidance for anyone who has purchased these gummies:-
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