Doctors Warn of Glycerol Risks in Slush Drinks for Children Under Eight

A study identifies glycerol intoxication syndrome as the cause of illnesses in children, prompting calls for stricter regulations and increased awareness.

Research published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood links glycerol in slush drinks to symptoms like hypoglycemia and reduced consciousness in children under eight.
The UK Food Standards Agency currently advises against slush drink consumption for children under four and limits intake for those under 11 to one drink.
Researchers recommend raising the age limit for safe consumption of glycerol-containing slush drinks to eight years due to health risks.
A case study highlights a four-year-old girl, Marnie, who fell unconscious after consuming a slush drink, leading to parental advocacy for stricter regulations or bans for children under 12.
The lack of transparency around glycerol concentrations in slush drinks complicates efforts to establish safe consumption guidelines.