This article for Time Magazine written by
Alexandra Sifferlin is extremely well written - check it out:
A Nation In Need of A Pick-Me-Up: Our Need for Caffeine
3 Noteworthy Points:
Wrigley spokespeople released a statement saying Alert Energy Caffeine
Gum is intended for adults aged 25 and older who are looking for foods
with caffeine for energy.
(but it's not like there are barriers to keep minors from purchasing this gum)
In November, when news of potential risks for 5-Hour Energy drinks were
reported to the FDA, Andrea Giancoli, a registered dietitian and
spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, told TIME
that drinking caffeinated products in moderation likely isn’t a
problem, but consuming caffeine in excess is what nutritionists and
public health defenders are concerned about.
(this has been a valid point that is often skipped over in news stories regarding energy drinks)
Agency officials are meeting with companies that are releasing
new caffeinated products, and have said that if studies show that energy
drinks or any other foods were linked to deaths, they would force the
manufacturers to take their products off the market. Until then, it’s up
to customers to get educated about the caffeine content in their
favorite products, and make educated decisions about how much is enough
for them.
(never underestimate the power of an informed consumer)
Kudos to Alexandra Sifferlin for writing such a well-informed and helpful article.
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