Energy drinks can cause adverse health effects, says GPM Pediatrics doctor

Petition updateIt should be unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 years old to consume energy drinks due to short and long term health effects. These dangerous stimulants are becoming easily accessible each day.Energy drinks can cause adverse health effects, says GPM Pediatrics doctor

Sarah HillMiddleburg, FL, United States

Jul 31, 2014

According to an article on Everyday Health, "The review found that almost half of 5,448 caffeine overdoses reported in 2007 involved people under age 19, according to Sara M. Seifert, BS, of the University of Miami, and colleagues." http://www.news-medical.net/news/20140726/Energy-drinks-can-cause-adverse-health-effects-says-GPM-Pediatrics-doctor.aspx

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