I recently read that supercaffeinated energy drinks may be linked to several deaths. Should I be worried about how much caffine I ----- or my kids ----- consume?
Most adults can tolerate 300 to 500 milligrams of caffine (a six-to-eight-ounce cup of coffee can contain 95 to 200 milligrams). Consume more than 600 milligrams and you may experience nausea, jitteriness, or a rapid heartbeat; extremely high intake can lead to a dangerous spike in blood pressure.
Kids should avoid significant amounts of caffine, whether in sodas or energy drinks.
We aren't sure of the long-term effects of caffine on growing bodies, plus it can interfere with sleep ---------- and most kids need more shut-eye, not less.
Andrea N. Giancoli, R.D. spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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