Early puberty in children....

[Sinthakai]

1 hour ago, Chatgpt3 said:

Mari avi kakunda pillalki inkem ivvali uncle..

Go for pasture raised/organic ones bhayya, as per your convenience.

[niladisify]

8 hours ago, andhra_jp said:

Early puberty in children: Ditch that lollipop, study links sweeteners to hormonal changes in children

It may seem like an innocent after-school treat, a fizzy drink, a sugar-free toffee, or even a glass of flavoured milk. But new research hints at something more troubling: certain sweeteners may be nudging childhood development into high gear. Here’s what parents should know about the surprising connection between sweeteners and early puberty.

Children today may be growing up faster than ever, and not just metaphorically. A recent Taiwanese study has drawn links between widely used sweeteners, such as aspartame, sucralose, and glycyrrhizin, and early puberty, especially in youngsters with specific genetic profiles. These substances appear to disrupt hormonal signals and even alter gut bacteria, with different effects observed in boys and girls.

Early puberty isn’t just about taller kids sooner, it can come with emotional turbulence and long-term health concerns, too. Presented at ENDO 2025 (the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting), the study tracked 1,407 children through the Taiwan Pubertal Longitudinal Study. Of these, 481 showed signs of early puberty.

The researchers analysed their sweetener intake, via food logs and urine samples, as well as their genes. Children who consumed more sweeteners were significantly more likely to enter puberty early, particularly if they carried certain genetic markers.

 

Previous work from the same team showed that AceK, a commonly used sweetener, can trigger puberty-related hormones and raise stress-linked brain chemicals. Glycyrrhizin, found naturally in liquorice, was shown to alter gut bacteria and genes tied to puberty timing.

Gender differences were striking, too

While boys were more susceptible to sucralose, girls were affected by a broader range of sweeteners, including glycyrrhizin and added sugars. These findings suggest that ordinary dietary choices could play a bigger role in childhood development than we ever suspected.

What parents need to know

• Emotional health risk: Children entering puberty early often face mood swings, anxiety, and emotional stress before their time.

• Growth may slow: Early puberty often means growth plates close sooner, resulting in shorter adult height.

• Future health issues: Early puberty can increase long-term risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and reproductive health problems.

• Found in everything: Sweeteners aren’t just in desserts,. they’re in diet snacks, soft drinks, flavoured milk, and somwtimes even some kids’ toothpaste.

• Food shapes development: What children eat and drink can influence their Development in more ways than we realise.

• Guidelines may shift: Ongoing research could prompt updates to dietary advice or lead to early risk screening.

• Watch sweeteners: Read product labels carefully, limit intake wher  possible, and raise any concerns with your child’s doctor.

• Rethink sugar‑free: Just because something is sweetener‑free doesn’t necessarily make it harmless,  sometimes the sweetest things hide the tricks.

 

Can you give the source of this article?

[rational]

Looks like the article is incomplete, doesnt mention anything about the dosage.

[rational]

9 hours ago, andhra_jp said:

 

Most of her analysis doesnt mention anything about dosage and some of her research is based on news articles. That doesnt give the whole picture.

[rational]

9 hours ago, Jatka Bandi said:

One of the primary contributors is growth hormones in milk ani eppudo vachindi kada baa. Processed foods kooda anuko. Sugar is overly processed and I am not surprised.

Packaged foods valla impotency and gender change urges kuda annaru. Adi chusava baa?

Milk - Growth hormones ki research papers emanna unnai, would like to read.

[rational]

12 hours ago, Jatka Bandi said:

Micro plastics and some preservative used in packaged/frozen foods ani chadiva 

I dont know about preservatives but the thin coating using PFA's  in the packaging gets into the food. PFA's are know to cause health effects. 

[andhra_jp]

3 hours ago, niladisify said:

Can you give the source of this article?

https://www.moneycontrol.com/health-and-fitness/early-puberty-in-children-ditch-that-lollipop-study-links-sweeteners-to-hormonal-changes-in-children-article-13281189.html

[Jatka Bandi]

3 hours ago, rational said:

I dont know about preservatives but the thin coating using PFA's  in the packaging gets into the food. PFA's are know to cause health effects. 

 

[Jatka Bandi]

4 hours ago, rational said:

Milk - Growth hormones ki research papers emanna unnai, would like to read.

I do not save them baa. I care less about authors and database names. So, I do not save them. When I come across, I can post. If I can recollect correctly, it was an Australian research article.

[rational]

2 hours ago, Jatka Bandi said:

 

This video strengthens my point about PFA's. Also PFA,s can be airborne and pollute water. This video is not about microplastics or preservatives.

[andhra_jp]

6 hours ago, Jatka Bandi said:

 

 

3 hours ago, rational said:

This video strengthens my point about PFA's. Also PFA,s can be airborne and pollute water. This video is not about microplastics or preservatives.

Good info video Bhayya...

 

Effects of exposure to PFASs on human health

[andhra_jp]

In February 2025, Minnesota became the first state to ban the sale of cookware containing PFAS

The move is part of a wider effort across the country to crack down on the synthetic compounds, some of which have been linked to cancer, liver damage and fertility issues.

 

Three states—Colorado, Maine and Vermont—have bans similar to Minnesota’s that are due to take effect next year. Rhode Island is set to follow in 2027 and Connecticut the year after that.

https://www.wsj.com/business/forever-chemicals-fight-heats-up-in-kitchens-71555653

[andhra_jp]

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a chemical formerly used in the manufacture of PTFE products such as non-stick coated cookware, can be carcinogenic for people who are exposed to it

Concerning levels of PFOA have been found in the blood of people who work in or live near factories where the chemical is used, and in people regularly exposed to PFOA-containing products such as some ski waxes and stain-resistant fabric coatings, but non-stick cookware was not found to be a major source of exposure, as the PFOA is burned off during the manufacturing process and not present in the finished product. Non-stick coated cookware has not been manufactured using PFOA since 2013, and PFOA is no longer being made in the United States.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene#Safety

@Jatka Bandi  @rational

 

 

[rational]

24 minutes ago, andhra_jp said:

 

Good info video Bhayya...

 

Effects of exposure to PFASs on human health

no need to be super worried about it, just be aware of where your food, water and air ur breathing is coming from( ex. take aways boxes, drinking water, any PFA's industries around u) moderate to long term exposure is needed for low to medium dosage to accumulate in your body to disturb your biological system. of course if you are exposed to high doses in short term then it disturbs your biological process, this happens only if people working in PFA factories without proper safety standards,  which happens rarely. Same with microplastics and preservative no need to be worried that much. Most of the articles doesn't talk about the dosage which is very crucial. If u are in India you have to be little careful as the standards are not followed strictly. 

[Chatgpt3]

14 hours ago, Sinthakai said:

Go for pasture raised/organic ones bhayya, as per your convenience.

Organic is big time scam. No guarantee it is organic