South Africa warns against zinc picolinate, selenium supplements for children


CAPE TOWN, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's health products regulator on Monday issued a warning over health supplements for children that contain zinc picolinate and selenium, citing safety concerns and announcing tighter regulatory controls.

In a statement, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) said it "has been made aware of products in the market containing zinc picolinate (as a source material for zinc) and/or selenium intended for use in children."

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