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20 April 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

Energy drinks part 2 – Safety Concerns

These days, energy drinks always seem to be in the headlines. Parents, teachers and coaches worry about their effects on young bodies, as do dietitians and doctors, who always caution people to avoid them. This is not without reason – they are sugary fizzy beverages whose job is not refreshment but to deliver caffeine to stimulate the brain, overcome fatigue and allow the drinker to “keep going” or stay awake, when otherwise they would have long been asleep. If you haven’t already,...