Tag: Parenting myths

Over 90% of the collagen in a cow is Type I, extracted for supplements like those derived from bovine sources. The viral search query, 'Does a spoiled child have bovine collagen?', is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of a supplement brand name rather than a biological reality, and this article will provide the necessary clarification.

Despite the popular myth, a swallowed piece of gum does not stay in your stomach for seven years. So why aren't you supposed to eat gum? The truth involves indigestible ingredients and rare but serious health risks that make spitting it out the best policy.

According to a 1995 meta-analysis published in *JAMA*, scientific studies have consistently found that sugar does not make children hyperactive. This debunks one of the most persistent food-related parenting myths, and understanding why this belief is so widespread requires looking beyond simple sugar intake.