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Study Says Energy Drinks Pose Serious Risk to Kids

Energy drinks not only may make your kid hyper, but it turns out they might also make them seriously unhealthy.

A new study from the University of Miami School of Medicine says energy drinks could pose a risk for serious adverse health effects in some children, especially those with diabetes, seizures, cardiac abnormalities or mood and behavior disorders.

The study says the energy drinks "have no therapeutic benefit to children, and both the known and unknown properties of the ingredients, combined with reports of toxicity, may put some children at risk for adverse health events."

According to study surveys, adolescents account for half of the energy drink market, and as many as 50 percent have reported consuming energy drinks.

The study says energy drink overdose can lead to seizures, stroke and even sudden death.

Of the 5448 US caffeine overdoses reported in 2007, 46% occurred in those younger than 19 years.

Source: NBC Miami
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local-beat/UM-Study-Says-Energy-Drinks-Pose-Serious-Risk-to-Kids-116150794.html?dr