The number of calls to U.S. poison centers about children consuming energy drinks increased about 20% in 2023 after years of remaining relatively flat, according to data from America's Poison Centers.
Watch the 6abc Philadelphia 24/7 stream featuring Action News, AccuWeather and EntertainmentAmerica's Poison Centers, which accredits and represents 55 poison centers across the country, said children's exposure to energy drinks rose from 2,168 in 2022 to 2,694 in 2023. About 48% of cases in young kids were unintentional, and the rate of cases among kids between the ages of 6 and 12 nearly doubled.
Energy drinks often have high levels of caffeine, much more than soft drinks, tea or coffee, and can pose a danger to children because of it.For adults, up to 400 mg of caffeine or about two to three cups of coffee, is considered safe to consume, according to the FDA.Multiple signs may indicate a caffeine overdose or poisoning including, but not limited to an increased heart rate, heart palpitations, increased blood pressure, nausea or anxiousness.
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