Beyond the Buzz: Caffeine Hazard
The demand for sugary caffeinated beverages is cause for concern when labeling is not required to reveal the milligrams of caffeine in the beverages. There is competiton for increasingly higher ‘energy’ content. This promotes super-caffeinated levels, often with a burst of guarana seed extract for what marketers call ‘clean’ caffeine. Those with heart conditions are at risk for a health event. There are no safe levels of caffeine for children under the age of 11.