Energy Drinks

I've been known to have an energy drink a few times a week, but honestly I don't think it's worth the risk anymore. Watch the video to educate yourself.

Energy drinks have gained in popularity over the years.  I admit that I drink them on rare occasion.  We've heard warnings that drinking a lot of them can be dangerous, as well as mixing them with alcohol.  Now, it appears that even a single can has the potential to be dangerous...

In what seems to be evidence of an emerging trend, the FDA is currently investigating another highly caffeinated energy drinkand the role it may have played in 13 deaths and many more injuries.

I remember when I coached little league we had a rule: No Pop Allowed At Games Or Practice.  Kids had to bring water, period.  That was years ago, before the energy drink craze, but if I still coached that rule would include those today for the kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics says sports drinks should be consumed sparingly by kids and teens and the energy drinks should NOT be consumed at