Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn

Kids under eight shouldn't drink slushies, researchers warn

Children under eight should not drink slushy ice drinks containing glycerol, researchers have warned after a string of hospitalizations in the UK and Ireland.

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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…

Popular icy drink might pose health risks to children, study says

A study has found that sugar-free slushies might pose health risks to children of a certain age.

Parents warned over slushie drinks after children needed hospital treatment - Liverpool Echo

The brightly coloured drinks are often sweetly flavoured and appeal to children but researchers are calling for a change to official advice

Sugar-Free Slushies Can Make Kids Seriously Ill, Experts Warn

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