Patient's question:
Son always buys sports drinks to drink. Does drinking sports drinks cause ADHD in children? What should be paid attention to in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Food coloring: Fruits and sports drinks Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and other food colorings are commonly found in fruits and sports drinks, and can cause ADHD in children. Animal experiments have shown that it is also associated with cancer. Children's stomach capacity is also very limited. If they drink too much, they will definitely reduce food intake. If they continue to do so, they will suffer from digestive disorders and malnutrition, which will severely affect their normal growth and development.