The Claim
Honey administration is associated with a higher risk of gastrointestinal symptoms compared to placebo, with moderate-certainty evidence from two studies involving 402 children showing a risk ratio of 1.91 (95% CI 1.12 to 3.24).
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Giving honey to kids might cause more stomach problems than giving them a fake treatment, based on some research with about 400 children.
See the scientific wording
Honey administration is associated with a higher risk of gastrointestinal symptoms compared to placebo, with moderate-certainty evidence showing a risk ratio of 1.91 (95% CI 1.12 to 3.24) from two studies involving 402 children.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Honey for acute cough in children.
The study looked at giving honey to children for coughs and found that it caused more stomach problems than a fake treatment, which matches what the claim says.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
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