What to do when buying fake delicious syrup?

(Dan Tri) - Recently, the discovery of Hai Be's delicious syrup being fake has caused many parents to panic.

Recently, the Police Department announced the results of the appraisal of the quality indicators of “Hai Be Delicious Syrup”, determining that this product is counterfeit…

This information has confused many parents who have let their children use this product, especially when they realize that their children have used it for a long time but have not seen any obvious results.

This product is introduced to help supplement lysine and zinc for the body, support appetite, and help increase resistance. The target users are children from 1 year old and adults with anorexia, poor appetite, malnutrition, and poor resistance.

Notably, in many videos advertising the product "Hai Be Delicious Syrup", the channel owner often lets young children drink the product to create credibility.

The owner of the TikTok channel "Gia Dinh Hai Sen" even puts his children in promotional videos (Photo: Screenshot).

The company said that 5ml contains lysine HCl (150mg), FOS (25mg), zinc gluconate (7.5mg - equivalent to 1.07mg zinc), Thymomodulin (10mg), vitamin B1 (0.25mg), vitamin B6 (0.25mg), vitamin B2 (0.2mg), vitamin A (250IU - equivalent to 0.075mg), vitamin C (10mg).

However, according to the appraisal results for the quality indicators of “Hai Be Delicious Syrup”, the substances including vitamin A, calcium, vitamin C only reached less than 70% compared to the announcement. According to the provisions of Decree 98/2020 of the Government , the health protection food “Hai Be Delicious Syrup” is a fake product…

Fake appetite syrup does not cause direct harm but has long-term effects on health.

Appetite syrup is a functional food designed to support children with anorexia, helping to stimulate appetite and improve nutrient absorption.

Talking to Dan Tri , Dr. Le Quang Hao, National Institute of Nutrition, these products often contain important micronutrients such as B vitamins (B1, B2, B6), zinc, and some other nutrients such as vitamin C and calcium.

These micronutrients play an important role in metabolism, supporting overall health and improving children's physical and mental development.

Appetite syrup is used to compensate for micronutrient deficiencies that children do not get enough from their daily meals, especially in the context of modern foods with reduced nutritional content due to industrial production methods.

Fake appetite syrups are products that do not meet declared quality standards or contain harmful ingredients.

For parents who "accidentally" buy fake appetite syrup for their children, Dr. Hao advises that everyone should not panic or worry too much. The impact of using fake appetite syrup on children's health depends on the level and nature of this "fakeness".

In case the fake syrup does not reach the declared content but does not contain toxic substances , this product does not directly harm health because it does not contain toxins.

"However, the effectiveness of the product will be reduced, resulting in children not receiving enough micronutrients needed to support metabolism or overcome anorexia.

Micronutrient deficiencies caused by using fake syrup can cause prolonged anorexia, reduced resistance, slow growth in height, weight, and brain development, affecting the overall development of children," said Dr. Hao.

In the case of syrups containing toxic substances , this is the most dangerous case. If fake delicious syrups contain toxic substances such as heavy metals (lead, mercury) or toxic chemicals, they can cause serious damage to children's health. These substances can accumulate in the body, affecting the liver, kidneys, nervous system, and even threatening life.

In cases where it is discovered that your child's appetite syrup contains toxins, parents should immediately stop using the product, take the child to see a doctor and report to the authorities for inspection.

Appetite syrup can help stimulate appetite and nutrient absorption in both children and adults. (Illustration: Unsplash).

Absolutely do not abuse or arbitrarily buy delicious syrup.

To ensure safety and effectiveness when using appetite syrup, doctors recommend that parents consult a medical expert before use. Do not arbitrarily buy and use appetite syrup without a doctor or nutritionist's prescription.

"Anorexia in children can be caused by many factors such as colds, unhealthy eating habits (snacking before main meals) or micronutrient deficiencies. Determining the exact cause through examination is the first and most important step.

At this time, the doctor will assess the child's nutritional status and prescribe micronutrient supplements if necessary, ensuring 'personalized' dosages appropriate to each child's needs," Dr. Hao emphasized.

In addition, parents should only use delicious syrup products from reputable brands, licensed by authorities and with clear information about ingredients and micronutrient content.

Parents need to carefully check labels, expiration dates, and quality certifications, and read conclusions from authorities to ensure that the product does not contain toxic substances such as heavy metals or dangerous chemicals.

During the use of syrup, if the child has any unusual symptoms such as allergies, stomachaches, etc., stop using it immediately and take the child to see a doctor. Parents also need to monitor the overall effectiveness of the product after a period of use.

Besides, Dr. Hao warns that appetite stimulant syrup is not a long-term solution for anorexia.

Parents need to combine a balanced diet with a variety of foods to ensure that children receive enough micronutrients from natural sources. Overuse of syrup can lead to dependence or nutritional imbalance if not controlled.

Therefore, parents need to be careful, carefully research information and prioritize taking their children to the doctor to determine the cause of anorexia, thereby having appropriate and safe nutritional supplements.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/nen-lam-gi-khi-mua-nham-siro-an-ngon-gia-20250620115741197.htm