Sugar-free Slushies Can Have Toxic Effects on Young Kids, Study Finds
Sugar-free slushies containing glycerol, a sugar substitute, can have toxic effects on young children, a new study warns. Researchers say these popular ice drinks can cause dangerously low blood sugar levels and metabolic imbalances in kids 7 and younger.
Sugar-free slushies can make children seriously sick
Across the UK and Ireland in recent years, there has been an increase in kids becoming seriously ill soon after drinking sugar-free slushies. A new study has pointed the finger at glycerol, a compound that’s used as a sugar substitute and,
Sugar-free slushies can make young kids seriously sick, new study suggests
Nearly all of the children in the study -- 94% -- experienced a drop in consciousness, 95% had dangerously low blood sugar, and 94% developed a buildup of acid in the body. Other symptoms included low potassium levels, excessive fat levels in the blood, and high levels of glycerol in the urine.
Sugar-Free Slushies Can Make Kids Seriously Ill, Experts Warn
Children 7 and younger suffered a sudden sharp drop in blood sugar, reduced consciousness and a build-up of acid in their blood within an hour of downing slushies containing glycerol, researchers reported March 11 in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Are Slushies Making Kids Sick? Shocking Study Reveals Hidden Dangers
A thorough review of 21 cases involving acutely ill children associated with these products raises concerns. Researchers suggest that public health guidelines on the safe consumption of glycerol-containing slush ice drinks,
Slushies slapped with health warning after more than 20 kids get sick
Powered by North Mississippi Health Services. Doctors say public health advice on the safe consumption of the popular drinks - known as "slushees" - may need further revising following a recent spike in cases.
Slushie Drinks Are Not Safe For Children, Finds Study
The researchers studied cases of 21 two-to-seven-years-old in the UK and Ireland who needed emergency treatment soon after drinking a slushy product. These are bright colored drinks which appeal to kids because of their attractive colors.
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A Common Ingredient In Slushies Is Sending Kids To The Hospital
Health experts warn against slushy drinks for young kids after alarming hospitalizations linked to glycerol intoxication.
Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
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Doctors Just Discovered A Dangerous Syndrome Linked To Slushies
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At Least 21 Children Hospitalized After Drinking Slushies with Common — and Legal — Ingredient, Study Finds
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Parents warned over slushie drinks after children needed hospital treatment
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This is why Glycerol poses a health risk to children, as parents are warned about slushies
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Children under eight should ‘avoid consuming slushy drinks’ after spate of hospitalisations
They added: “Clinicians and parents should be alert to the phenomenon, and public health bodies should ensure clear messaging ...
What foods contain glycerol after researchers issue stark warning on dangers of slushies
Glycerol is not only in the popular children's drink - the additive can be found in a wide range of common household foods ...