An additive -- glycerol -- can trigger toxic effects in young children. A new study warns parents to keep kids under four from drinking slush ice drinks that contain glycerol, an additive used to ...

Nearly all of the children in the study -- 94% -- experienced a drop in consciousness, 95% had dangerously low blood sugar, and 94% developed a buildup of acid in the body.

FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Young kids can become seriously ill after drinking sugar-free slushies containing glycerol, a sugar alcohol used to help maintain the drinks’ icy ...

A new study warns parents to keep kids under four from drinking slush ice drinks that contain glycerol, an additive used to maintain the slushy texture in sugar-free versions. Glycerol can trigger ...

Sugar-Free Slushies Can Make Kids Seriously Ill, Experts Warn By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Young kids can become seriously ill after drinking ...