Concerns Rise Over Dangerous 'Kambo' Detox Treatment After British Man's Death
Warning over 'shamans' selling 'detox' treatment made of poisonous frogs after man's death

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Experts are warning against the use of 'Kambo', a detox treatment derived from the skin of a poisonous frog, following the death of Kristian Trend, the first British casualty linked to its use. Kambo is unregulated in the UK and poses serious health risks.
- 01Kristian Trend, a 40-year-old wellbeing coach, died after using Kambo during a detox ceremony in Leicester.
- 02Kambo is banned in Brazil, Chile, and Australia, but remains unregulated in the UK.
- 03The British Pharmacological Society emphasizes the need for clinical oversight and understanding of risks associated with unlicensed treatments.
- 04Side effects of Kambo include tachycardia, hypotension, and severe organ damage, which can lead to death.
- 05A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, and toxicology tests are ongoing.
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Health experts are issuing warnings about the dangers of Kambo, a detox treatment derived from the skin of the Amazonian tree frog, following the death of Kristian Trend, a 40-year-old wellbeing coach who collapsed during a ceremony in Leicester. Kambo, traditionally used in South American rituals, is unregulated in the UK, where it can be purchased without oversight. The British Pharmacological Society has stressed the importance of clinical supervision for any treatment not approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Side effects of Kambo can be severe, including tachycardia, hypotension, and potential organ damage leading to death. Following Trend's death, a 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of administering poison. His mother expressed hope that Kambo would be banned to prevent further tragedies. Despite claims from enthusiasts about its therapeutic benefits, there is no scientific evidence supporting its efficacy.
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The incident raises concerns about the safety of unregulated detox treatments in the UK, potentially affecting public health policy.
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