exist now several recognized scientific studies on the relationship between behavior and artificial additives (dyes and preservatives) in foods and beverages.
In the famous science journal The Lancet was published in November 2007 a study on hyperactivity and food additives. In this randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind study, led by Professor Jim Stevenson and his team ( D. McCann, A. Barrett, A. Cooper, D. Crumpler, L. Dolen, K. Grimshaw et.al) were tested with 153 three year old children and 144 8-9 year olds prepared fruit drinks over a period of six weeks. The evaluation of the results has been generated using measurements GHA (global hyperactivity aggregate). The study was commissioned by the UK Food Standards Agency in order.
It consisted of the following components:
scale for ADHD
parents assessment
observations in the school
in the 8-9 year olds, an additional PC-attention test
The fruit drinks were prepared into three groups, identical in appearance and taste, 2 drinks were with AFCA ; (artificial food colors and other food additives) and sodium benzoate (E 211 Sodium benzoate) were added. They differed in the concentration of the substance and the dye mixture.
Mix A sunset yellow E110
Carmousin
E 122 Tartrazine E 102 (in USA Yellow No5)
Conchillerot A E 124
Mix B
crimson sunset yellow E110
, E 122 Quinoline Yellow E 104
Allura Red AC E 129
placebo
dosage:
for 3-year-old dye content 56 g (equivalent to about 2 bags of candy)
for 8/9-Jährige at Mix A was also 2 bags at B Mix 4 bags
Results: In
at Mix A in the measurement (GHA) compared with placebo, a significant increase of abnormalities detected at arisen
Mix B mixed results in scattered, individual results;
Mix B was in the analysis focusses on children, for at least 85% of the drinks had enjoyed, was also a significant, negative change in behavior seen.
In the British media described the study as credible. With these results, confronted the American FDA (Food and Drug Agency) known soft drink Manufacturer with a request for a replacement for the serious azo dyes (these were once made from coal tar, mineral oil today). From "technical" reasons, such changes were not possible, it said. For affected families, the recommendation was given stimulants and foods to avoid with these substances. But Professor Stevenson noted that the mere avoidance of these additives is no guarantee of solving any behavioral problems yet.
The reference of the study guide is especially cautious, because in most cases, hyperactivity and learning difficulties influenced by multi-causal. ( Food additives and hyperactive behavior in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the community, a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial; Maccann D., A. Barrett, A. Cooper, D. Crumpler, L. Dolen, K. Grimshaw, Jim Stevenson et al.)
At the New York's Columbia University has already been shown before in a meta-analysis is also a clear negative effect of artificial coloring agents in patients already "ADHD diagnosis.
(. Behar J. Dev, Pediatr 2004;. 25:423-34).
for future reference and source: http://www.aerzteblatt.de/v4/news/news.asp?id=29733&src=suche&p=AFCA
The British nutrition expert Patrick Holford describes in his book "Optimum Nutrition for the mind" are also some studies that make connections between artificial additives, nutrient deficiencies and behavioral / learning deficits significantly. Also on the links between the ingredients in medicines and their side effects, he points out very clearly.
Tartrazine E 102 causes "emotional changes and behavioral disorders." was at the British University of Surrey Dr. Neil Ward by addition of tartrazine in Getärnke (Same sample drinks, one with and one without, and tartrazine) studied its effect on the behavior and physical conditions. After drinking had increased over the urinary excretion of zinc. By joining tartrazine and zinc in the blood and excretion decreased uptake is affected in the body. Other projects focused on his study of each child, which took tartrazine-containing drinks, identified emotional and behavioral changes.
4 of 10 children had severe reactions
3 of 10 eczema or asthma attacks received within 45 minutes digestion time after eating. ( NIWard et al. "The influence of the chemical additive on the zinc status of Tartrazine hyperactive children - a double-blind placebo-controlled study", J. Nutr Med, issue 1, 1990, p. 51-57)) (source Patrick Holford, Optimum Nutrition for the psyche ")
placebokontrolierten In another double-blind study also aimed to explore the influence of diet on behavior, similar results were visible. Of 76 children was found to be J. Egger and his colleagues at 79% a particularly adverse impact and obvious deterioration in behavior. Here, too, played tartrazine and man-made benzoic acid E210 (preservative) has a vital role, and not all children responded to these two substances alone.
64% reacted to cow's milk chocolate
59% to 49% on wheat
45% to 39% on eggs oranges
32% to 16% on sugar peanuts
The distribution comes from 48 different foods. Were the critical materials omitted from the diet or replaced with alternatives that changed both the behavior and the accompanying physical Erscheinungn such as frequent headaches, temper tantrums, chronic "cold, rash (urticaria) to towards pseudo - and true allergies, significantly for the better until the total disappearance. ("Controlled trial of oligoantigenic treatment in the hyperkinetic syndrome", The Lancet, Mar 09, 1983, S.540-5 J. Egger et al.) Source: Patrick Holford, Optimum Nutrition for the mind "and http://estoll.ch.marissa.hostorama.ch/Autismus/Diss_Verhaltensveraenderungen.htm
Finally, we can be influenced by a conscious and informed choice of foods and alternative therapy because the situation extremely positive, possibly infinite number of learning support hours Escalations in the family, hours of therapy and reduce long-term medication to a low level. An ongoing, sweeping aside diet also leads back to conflict.
Consistent found in the renowned nutrition literature and research, the enormous importance of regular intake of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Be made clear to the renunciation of anti-nutrients are present.
with the idea of a relationship mutlikausalen but we can at the same time, but probably not all systemic complications, genetic Dispositions and ways to do soul. At a minimum, through information responsibly meet with the children the choice.
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