Within the last six months, Lazy Cakes have emerged as popular new trend for people who want to relax as if in a drug-like state. Discussed by NPR, Lazy Cakes contains a mixture of herbs and chemicals that can make someone tired, sleepy, and otherwise…lazy.
The main chemical is one that naturally occurs in the body at smaller doses known as melatonin but is found in large amounts in Lazy Cakes. The danger with melatonin is that too large a dose can cause the central nervous system to slow down and cause one to have trouble breathing.
With Lazy Cakes you are only supposed to eat only half a brownie, but who honestly would eat just half? If Lazy Cakes make adults feel exhausted and tired, imagine what it would do to a child.
Lazy Cakes are also only meant for adults but if a child were to ingest a whole one -- it isn’t a stretch to say a toddler will need to be hospitalized. Lazy Cakes are currently unregulated, and they are treated as if they are just herbal supplements—in the same manner ass energy drinks.
are (ironic considering they have an opposite effect). This lack of regulation is a concern and Lazy Cakes need further examination before any conclusions can be drawn about their safety. So little is know about them now, and the danger to children needs to be investigated.
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