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Common Laxatives are Linked to Behavioral Issues and Worse in Children, Warn Experts
re: climate change
Antifreeze for kids. What could go wrong?
What’s Behind America’s Doctor Crisis?
2024-05-09
As the epidemic of pediatric constipation grows, the safety of MiraLAX draws scrutiny from parents awaiting completion of decade-long research
...The Constipation Crisis in Children
Nearly one in 10 children worldwide suffer from constipation, contributing to 3 percent of U.S. pediatric clinic visits—a number that escalates to 25 percent in pediatric gastroenterology clinics.
...Constipation’s toll goes beyond physical pain, deeply affecting psychological health. Research indicates that children dealing with constipation report a lower quality of life than their peers, encountering greater challenges in relationships and academics and heightened levels of anxiety and depression.
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MiraLAX: Doctor Preferred
Physicians often treat constipated children with laxatives. Their preferred choice is polyethylene glycol (PEG 3350), or MiraLAX, despite the drug not being approved for those under 17. Praised for its effectiveness, safety, and user-friendly format, MiraLAX powder dissolves in water or other drinks. It pulls water into the intestines to ease bowel movements. PEG 3350 is also present in several other laxatives and bowel preps, including GaviLAX, GlycoLax, ClearLax, and GoLytely, to name a few.
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According to a search by The Epoch Times of the FDA’s Adverse Events Reporting System, around 39,715 adverse reactions to PEG 3350 have been logged, including 2,607 cases involving children under 18. Experts caution that this may be the tip of the iceberg, suggesting widespread underreporting..
...According to Dr. Carnahan’s website, PEG derivatives themselves aren’t inherently toxic. However, concerns arise from the production process, which may involve chemicals known for their toxic effects on humans. Additionally, PEG’s role as a “penetration enhancer” can lead to increased exposure to other toxins...
...Stanford University research indicates that PEG could decimate gut bacteria within three days...Another theory posits that PEG exposure may eliminate beneficial gut bacteria, with one study claiming that its use could be considered “bacterial genocide” due to its long-lasting impact on the composition and balance of gut microbiota.
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WIND: follow the money.
Disruption of the gut microbiome could explain all sorts of nasty problems. But does “decimate” means “reduce by 1/10” or “almost totally destroy”?
Doctors do NOT as a rule report adverse reactions. I know that myself, in the case of a severe reaction that I’ve never completely recovered from (peripheral neuropathy). The depressed POS doctor that prescribed it could not be bothered to ever contact me again—avoidance behavior, not reporting!
