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Energy Drinks Pose Risk to Kids

A review of energy drink consumption among children, adolescents and young adults, published in the journal Pediatrics, concludes that long-term research should aim to understand the effects in at-risk populations, toxicity surveillance should be improved and regulations of energy-drink sales and consumption should be based on appropriate research.

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By: Sean Moloughney

Editor, Nutraceuticals World

A review of energy drink consumption among children, adolescents and young adults, published in the journal Pediatrics, concludes that long-term research should aim to understand the effects in at-risk populations, toxicity surveillance should be improved and regulations of energy-drink sales and consumption should be based on appropriate research.

In the short-term, pediatricians need to be aware of the possible effects of energy drinks in vulnerable populations and screen for consumption to educate families, the authors wrote.

According to self-report surveys, energy drinks are consumed by 30% to 50% of adolescents and young adults. Frequently containing high and unregulated amounts of caffeine, these drinks have been reported in association with serious adverse effects, especially in children, adolescents and young adults with seizures, diabetes, cardiac abnormalities or mood and behavioral disorders, or those who take certain medications.

Of the 5448 U.S. caffeine overdoses reported in 2007, 46% occurred in those younger than 19 years of age. Several countries and states have debated or restricted their sales and advertising.

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