A 1994 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that sugar has no discernible effect on children’s behavior or cognitive performance. The apparent "sugar rush" is often due to situational factors, such as excitement or the placebo effect, where parents expect hyperactivity and interpret normal behavior as such.
While sugar doesn’t cause hyperactivity, monitoring intake is still important for health reasons like obesity, tooth decay, and diabetes. Understanding the true effects of sugar helps parents make informed decisions without blaming sweets for their children’s energy levels.
