Dangers of Energy Drinks for Kids Highlighted
The potential negative health effects of regularly drinking caffeinated energy drinks are in the spotlight following the recent publication of a Danish report. The investigation conducted by the National Food Institute found that consumption of the drinks by children very quickly resulted in children exceeding the maximum recommended level of caffeine, which is currently 2.5mg per kg of body weight per day. The researchers found that 42 per cent of consumers experienced negative side-effects such as insomnia, heart palpitations and…