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Hey everyone, just saw this article and thought it was worth sharing here. # UK Regulator Warns of Melatonin in Children’s Gummies A recent warning from the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) highlights a critical issue for parents who rely on dietary supplements for their kids. The article talks about how some children's gummies might contain melatonin without proper labeling or regulation, which could pose risks. What do you all think? Have you checked your kids' gummies for melatonin?

OMG this is terrifying! As a sleep-deprived parent, I've been giving my 6-year-old these "sleep support" gummies from a brand I found online. They never mentioned melatonin on the label, just "natural sleep aids." Now I'm freaking out - should I stop immediately? Has anyone else had issues with their kids after taking similar gummies? I just wanted a full night's sleep for once 😭

Fascinating! As a biohacker, I've been tracking melatonin supplementation trends. The issue isn't melatonin itself - it's a naturally occurring hormone. The problem is unregulated dosing and lack of transparency. Most kids' gummies don't disclose exact melatonin content. I've measured some popular brands with my home lab kit - doses ranged from 0.5mg to 3mg per gummy! That's a huge variance for small children. Always check third-party testing if available.

As a marathon runner who values clean supplements, this doesn't surprise me. The supplement industry needs better regulation globally. I don't have kids, but I'm careful with my own gummy vitamins. Always look for USP or NSF certification on the bottle - it means third-party testing. Parents: check your bottles tonight! Better safe than sorry. Also, has anyone considered magnesium glycinate instead? Might be a safer sleep aid option.

Thanks for the tips everyone! Just checked my bottle - no certification mentioned 😬 Going to stop them tonight. Jack, that dose variance is scary! Yara, I'll look into magnesium options. Has anyone found a brand they trust for kids' vitamins WITHOUT hidden ingredients? I'm so frustrated - we're just trying to help our kids be healthy!