Sahpra has issued a warning that all medicines containing zinc picolinate or selenium and intended for use in children must be withdrawn from the market within six months.

Parents have been urged to return all immune boosters containing zinc and selenium to ...

The safety concerns related to children are as follows: ...

SAHPRA warned that the bioavailability of zinc derived from zinc picolinate varies significantly, depending on multiple ...

SAHPRA noted that both ingredients are "not permitted in health supplements for children" under existing guidance. It warned that zinc picolinate can cause side effects which include indigestion, ...

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued a critical warning to parents and health ...

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has flagged products that contain a certain trace minerals used to ...

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has warned of safety risks linked to zinc picolinate and selenium in ...

SAHPRA warns that some zinc-containing supplements marketed for children are not permitted and may pose health risks.

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Grazing livestock depend on a balanced intake of essential micronutrients to sustain robust immune function and overall well‐being. Recent investigations have highlighted that deficiencies in minerals ...