Professor: Hyperactive link to additives must be investigated
There is a strong case for the link between hyperactivity in children and food additives, one expert has said.
Professor Andrew Kemp of the University of Sydney has written in the British Medical Journal calling for the removal of artificial colours and preservatives as a standard procedure when dealing with kids who suffer from ADHD.
This follows research released by at scientists at Southampton University which was funded by the Food Standards Agency and revealed that a mix of certain artificial colours and the preservative sodium benzoate could lead to adverse behaviour in children.
However, the European Food Safety Authority has said that the removal of additives could “detract from the provision of adequate treatment” for ADHD sufferers.
Now, Professor Kemp has called for a proper trial of the possible link between additives and hyperactive behaviour.
Recently, Les Enfants announced that it has created a range of healthy children’s party food in partnership with Pomegranate Catering.
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