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On Wed, 3 Sep 1997 18:03:48 -0400 Heidi Loncosky <[log in to unmask]>
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>I'd love to feed my son something chocolate, but evertime I do, his
behavior
>changes. I try to stay away from anything the chocolate, chocolate
flavored,
>etc. Ever once in awhile I let him try something and we always get the
same
>result. I'm baffled as to what is causing this reaction. Doe anyone
have an
>idea.
There are several possibilities that could be going. Chocolate contains
a chemical that is closely related to caffeine. This can effect children
as well as adults. He could have a food allergy to chocolate. Allergies
can cause behavioral changes. He could have a sensitiviy to chocolate
that is not a true allergy. For instance, many people get migraines
triggered by chocolate. This is not considered an allergy, but rather a
sensitivity. Children often get sensitivity reactions that effect their
behavior.
I'm sure there are more possibilities, but those are the ones I know of.
I know you probably would like to know what the mechanism is, but I think
the more important part is that he has a negative reaction to chocolate.
You probably want to give him chocolate because you find it a comfort
food :-) You could try carob which has a similar flavor but different
composition.
Kathy
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