Energy drinks are often very high in caffeine, which can have detrimental effects on youth. The FDA regulates the amount of caffeine in soda (65 milligrams per 12-ounce ca) but has not introduced any similar regulation for energy drinks, some of which have over 200 milligrams of caffeine. A cup of coffee, by comparison, contains approximately 100 milligrams of caffeine.
Some experts point out that when a doctor prescribes medication to a young person, the dosage is often modulated based on the youth's smaller body size. When a 12-year-old child consumes 200 milligrams of caffeine, the effect is bound to be significantly greater than when a 35-year-old consumes the same amount of the drug.
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