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Energy Drinks Found to Pose Risk to Young ChildrenA new study, presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association, has found that energy drinks can pose a serious health risk to young children. The study’s authors analyzed records from 55 US poison control centers between October 2010 and September 2013. Here’s what the researchers discovered:
The study also found that combining alcohol and energy drinks increased the risk of a moderate or major outcome—42% of cases of combined use resulted in a moderate or major outcome, compared with 19% of cases involving just energy drinks alone. However, it is important to note that the findings of the study are considered preliminary because they have not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal. Source: American Heart Association Copyright © 2024 TraceGains, Inc. All rights reserved. |