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Health authorities are cautioning parents against using Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies, as these gummies have been found to contain an undisclosed drug called melatonin, which may pose risks to children. Melatonin, a prescription-only medication, can lead to side effects such as drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, and nausea. The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) conducted tests on two batches of the product and discovered melatonin levels ranging from 1.5mg to 1.7mg, prompting the withdrawal of these products from the market.
If a child has been given these gummies, it is recommended to consult a healthcare professional if any adverse reactions are noticed, although no lasting harm is anticipated. Melatonin is sometimes prescribed to children over six years old for managing sleep issues when other approaches have failed. It is commonly used for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or delayed sleep wake phase disorder (DSWPD) and for short-term insomnia treatment. Children may be prescribed an initial melatonin dose of 1mg, up to 5mg per day, with no significant side effects reported in studies.
The gummies were intended for children over four years old to aid in promoting “calm, focus, and digestion”. Magnesium glycinate, a component of the gummies, is believed to support muscle function, enhance sleep quality, and regulate the body’s nervous system. Parents are advised to safely dispose of the product at a local pharmacy and report any adverse effects to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. The Nutrition Ignition brand website has been taken down, and its products have been removed from popular online retailers like Amazon and eBay.
According to a report by The Guardian in June, the Nutrition Ignition brand was operated by Sally Westcott, a Surrey-based NHS clinical therapy lead. Westcott was instructed by the MHRA to cease the sale of the raspberry-flavoured gummies over a month ago after two alert mothers had the products tested upon noticing their children experiencing accelerated drowsiness post-consumption. The testing revealed the presence of melatonin, a fact Westcott has not yet addressed. In June, she claimed to have never knowingly sold items containing undisclosed substances
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