Energy Drinks: Concerns Rise Over Consumption by Young People

Systematic Review Highlights Potential Negative Health Effects

Caffeine Overload, Sugar Rush a Recipe for Trouble

Consumption of energy drinks by children and young people is raising alarm among health authorities, as a systematic review has uncovered evidence of potential adverse physical effects associated with their use.

For young adults, caffeine intake should be limited, and for adolescents consuming caffeine, there is a maximum recommended daily dosage.

The review's findings reinforce the concerns raised by health experts about the negative correlations between energy drink consumption and health outcomes.

Energy drinks, formulated to enhance energy and mental performance, typically pack a punch of caffeine, sugar, and other ingredients such as taurine.

In the United States, energy drinks are the second most commonly used dietary supplement among adolescents and young adults, after multivitamins.