Research has indicated that children under eight should completely avoid slushy drinks containing glycerol due to health risks. A study involving 21 children in the UK and Ireland showed that many needed emergency treatment after consuming these drinks. The current Food Standards Agency advice states that children under five should avoid slushies entirely, and those under eleven should limit consumption. However, the study highlights the risks of glycerol intoxication. Symptoms included loss of consciousness and altered blood chemistry, prompting researchers to call for clearer public health guidelines regarding slushy drink consumption among young children.
The researchers studied the cases of 21 two-to-seven-year-olds in the UK and Ireland who needed emergency treatment soon after drinking a slushy product and found risk.
Current FSA advice says under-fives should avoid slushies, but researchers advocate for updated guidelines, as glycerol intoxication can lead to serious health issues in children.
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