US EditionChildren under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
- A study found that young children in Ireland and the UK became sick after drinking slush ice drinks containing glycerol, which can cause 'glycerol intoxication syndrome.'
- The Food Safety Authority of Ireland recommends that children under four should not consume slush ice drinks, while those aged five to ten should limit intake to one drink per day.
- Symptoms in affected children included severe hypoglycemia and reduced consciousness, necessitating urgent medical treatment, yet all recovered.
- Experts suggest current guidelines may need to be stricter, potentially raising the recommended age to avoid slushies from five to eight years due to safety concerns.
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Glycerol – the sugar substitute that prevents slushie drinks from freezing into a solid lump – has come under fire this week. Researchers highlighted 21 children, aged from two to seven years old, in the UK and Ireland who needed emergency treatment after drinking a slushie. The experts are now advising that slushies should not be given to children under eight.In the study, the authors note that in countries where there is no sugar tax the slush…
It's about slushies, the colorful, iced, fruity-flavored soft drink available at amusement parks, movie theaters, and shopping malls. Although it may seem harmless, experts warn that the product can cause severe reactions, especially in young children, reports the BBC. Why is slushy dangerous? Slushies contain glycerol, a sweetener used to prevent the drink from completely freezing. Although glycerol is considered safe in moderate amounts, exces…
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