Scientists have found that consumption of energy drinks is linked to an increased risk of mental health problems, especially among children.
In the study published in the Public Health Journal, examined how energy drinks affect children’s mental and physical health.
“WE ARE DEEPLY CONCERNED”
Researcher from Newcastle University, Dr. “We are deeply concerned by findings that energy drinks can cause psychological distress and mental health problems. These are important public health issues that need to be addressed,” Shelina Visram said.
51 RESEARCH RESULTS COVERING 1.2 MILLION CHILDREN
The study analyzed data from 51 studies involving 1.2 million children from around the world.
It shows that boys consume more fizzy drinks than girls.
They also found that children who drink are more likely to engage in risky behavior, such as illegal drug use and violence.
NEGATIVES CAUSED BY SODAS
It has also been revealed that carbonated drinks cause negative situations such as poor academic performance, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and unhealthy eating habits.
“SALE OF ENERGY DRINKS SHOULD BE BANNED”
William Roberts of the Royal Society for Public Health, England, “This important review adds to growing evidence that energy drinks can harm the physical and mental health of children and young people in both the short and long term.
“That’s why we want the UK Government to step forward and fulfill the promise it made in 2019 to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s.”
A STUDENT HAD A HEART ATTACK
In May 2023, a primary school in Newport issued a warning note to all parents after a student suffered a ‘heart attack’ and had to have his stomach pumped after drinking influencer Logan Paul’s Prime Energy can.