Can drinking energy drinks cause poisoning? In April of this year, a 6-year-old boy in Mexico was brain-dead following being poisoned by mistakenly drinking energy products. Can children drink energy drinks? Can it affect your health following drinking it? “Mischlow Nutritionist” recently in itsfacebook pageExplain the ingredients contained in energy drinks, and point out that if children drink it for a long time, it will have 4 effects.
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Long-term drinking can cause 4 major effects
Generally speaking, energy drinks are alcohol-free, but may have added caffeine, multivitamins, taurine, and glucuronolactone, according to Mischlo, a nutritionist. In addition to causing tension or anxiety in children, long-term intake of caffeine can also affect brain development, sleep quality, concentration, heart rate and blood pressure.
Studies have pointed out that children with cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, liver disease, epilepsy, diabetes, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, and hyperthyroidism are more likely to experience adverse reactions following drinking energy drinks, and even affect their acceptance of drug treatment.
Drinking 1 can of caffeine a day has exceeded the standard
According to Mischlo, an energy drink contains an average of 95 mg of caffeine per 237 ml serving. If a child has already exceeded the recommended daily limit of caffeine intake by drinking one can:
- 4 to 6 years: Up to 45 mg
- 10 to 12 years: Up to 85 mg
Dietitian Mischlow said that the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Hong Kong Center for Food Safety also advise children not to drink energy drinks. They reminded that if children want to quench their thirst and replenish water, the safest is to drink water, fruity water, juice, etc.
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