Chapter

The Link Between Sugar and Hyperactivity
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06:11 - 09:26 (03:15)

Dr. Feingold suggested that if children with hyperactivity eliminated sugar-laden foods such as soft drinks, candy, and processed meats, at least half of them would experience some symptom relief. The idea that sugar makes kids "hyper" is well-known, and anecdotal evidence supports this claim.

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This podcast debunks the popular belief that sugar causes hyperactivity in children, which has been prevalent for years.
06:11 - 07:27 (01:16)
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Sugar
Summary

This podcast debunks the popular belief that sugar causes hyperactivity in children, which has been prevalent for years. The idea first emerged in 1922 but was not fully studied until years later, and it was found that sugar does not have a significant impact on children's behavior.

Chapter
The Link Between Sugar and Hyperactivity
Episode
The Trouble with Sugar
Podcast
Maintenance Phase
Dr. Feingold proposed that eliminating certain foods could help alleviate hyperactivity, and cautioned against the widespread use of amphetamines as treatment.
07:27 - 09:21 (01:53)
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Health
Summary

Dr. Feingold proposed that eliminating certain foods could help alleviate hyperactivity, and cautioned against the widespread use of amphetamines as treatment.

Chapter
The Link Between Sugar and Hyperactivity
Episode
The Trouble with Sugar
Podcast
Maintenance Phase
The speaker goes on an incoherent rant about their dislike for tea and random mention of cucumbers.
09:21 - 09:26 (00:04)
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Tea
Summary

The speaker goes on an incoherent rant about their dislike for tea and random mention of cucumbers.

Chapter
The Link Between Sugar and Hyperactivity
Episode
The Trouble with Sugar
Podcast
Maintenance Phase