Warning Labels for High-Caffeine Drinks... Energy drinks are
EXTREMELY popular. I DON’T drink them. For good reason! A recent
study linked Red Bull with an increased risk of stroke. Other
reports have suggested high-caffeine drinks are particularly
dangerous for young children and teenagers. Civic groups have
also spoken out AGAINST energy drinks. The San Diego County
Youth Council claims consumers CAN’T tell the difference between
energy drinks with alcohol and those without—specifically
children; via EMaxHealth. Even attorney generals are worried.
Last year, attorney generals from 28 states THRASHED beverage
makers for wooing young people with "outlandish" and
"outrageous" health-related claims. And now, experts at Johns
Hopkins urge WARNING labels for high-caffeine drinks; Reuters
reports. “Caffeine is one of the most addictive substances in a
standard diet,” explains Dr. Fuhrman; citing health-risks like
heart disease and breast cancer. For optimal health, Dr. Fuhrman
recommends avoiding caffeine and othe