- Kristian Trend died in his Leicester flat after consuming kambo, which involves the use of frog poison.
- Kambo is an ancient Amazonian healing practice using dried skin secretions from the giant leaf frog, administered by self-appointed shamans, and is not scientifically supported.
- The British Complementary Medicine Association (BCMA) and the British Pharmacological Society (BPS) have issued warnings, advising people to avoid such rituals and consult qualified healthcare professionals.
- Despite being legally available in the UK, kambo is not a licensed medicine and its use is unregulated by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
- The frog poison has been linked to serious health issues, including seizures, liver failure, and heart attacks, leading to its ban in Australia following several deaths.
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