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.
Sugar-Free Slushies Pose Serious Health Risks to Young Children
Sugar-free slushies may seem like a healthier choice when it comes to drinks/beverages, but a new study reveals the harmful side effect of having this drink at a young age.
Sugar-free Slushies Can Have Toxic Effects on Young Kids, Study Finds
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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,
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