Food Additives Shown to Increase Hyperactive Behavior in Children

by | Jan 5, 2017 | 2007, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Infant and Children's Health, Processed Foods

Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Artificial food additives and the preservative, sodium benzoate, increased symptoms of hyperactivity when given to a population of (153) 3 –year and (144) 8-9 year old children. The amount of artificial food colorings and sodium benzoate consumed daily by children in this study was equivalent to consuming 2 bags of sweets for the 3 year olds and up to 4 bags of sweets for the 8-9 year olds.
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