Sugar and caffeine in energy drinks worrisome: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office in Europe is warning the public about the risks of children drinking easily available energy drinks.

Energy drinks are not regulated by age like alcohol and tobacco, exposing youths to the developmental health dangers associated with their consumption is of great concern, according to a study published by WHO Europe on Tuesday.

The main problem with energy drinks stem from their high caffeine content which can cause irregular heartbeats, nausea, hypertension, convulsions, and even psychosis and death. In addition, 70 percent of 18-19 year olds are said to mix energy drinks with alcohol.