You’re tired and you can’t seem to shake the brain frog, so you reach for an extra cup of caffeine.
Well, that might be doing you more harm than good, Dr. Michael Holder argues.
Dr. Holder, a Baptist Memorial Hospital pediatrician, told KWAM’s “Wake Up Memphis” about the dangers of popular energy drinks and how this problem is particularly prevalent in children today.There is no federally recommended amount of caffeine for children in the US. However, many fruity energy drinks are growing in popularity via social media, and more children are becoming addicted.
“It’s dangerous because now you think it’s cool to drink these things,” Holder told KWAM.
The doctor added we don’t really yet know the effects on children specifically. On the other hand, we do know that excess caffeine can cause heart palpitations, difficulty sleeping, dehydration, and more.
“Caffeine is a drug,” Holder explained.Listen to the full segment below:
