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The Myth of Sugar Highs
09:26 - 14:40 (05:14)
Studies have failed to show a consistent link between sugar consumption and hyperactivity in children. The idea of sugar causing hyperactivity may be a misattributed association that leads to over-diagnosis of ADHD.
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Research studies have found that the idea of sugar causing hyperactivity in kids and leading to ADHD is a misconception.
09:26 - 12:35 (03:09)
Sugar, Hyperactivity, ADHD
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Research studies have found that the idea of sugar causing hyperactivity in kids and leading to ADHD is a misconception. Most dietary challenge studies have failed to prove the association and have had inconsistent and inconclusive results.
ChapterThe Myth of Sugar Highs
EpisodeThe Trouble with Sugar
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Recent studies show that neither sugar nor aspartame have an adverse effect on the behavior or cognitive functioning of children, despite claims made by online skeptics.
12:35 - 14:40 (02:05)
ADHD
Summary
Recent studies show that neither sugar nor aspartame have an adverse effect on the behavior or cognitive functioning of children, despite claims made by online skeptics.