For most people, after consuming a certain amount of caffeine is harmless, but too much can be dangerous. Recent reports have raised questions about the amount of caffeine in some popular drinks and what consumers should know about the potential health effects.
a The lawsuit will be filed on Monday A man claims he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after drinking three bottles of Panera Bread's highly caffeinated Charge Lemonade. In October, parents of a college student suffering from heart disease claimed their daughter died after drinking One of the drinks. A Panera spokesperson said the company “firmly stands behind the safety of its products” and does not believe the lawsuit has merit.
Earlier this year, Sen. Chuck Schumer PRIME energy drink has high caffeine contentand asked the Food and Drug Administration to investigate.Doctor too warned about children Despite the fact that the product label says it's not recommended for people under 18, people are consuming PRIME drinks, a brand co-founded by YouTube star Logan Paul and popular among teens and pre-teens. There is.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there is no proven safe amount of caffeine for children, and children under 12 should try not to consume caffeine. The organization also advises children and teenagers not to consume energy drinks, and says children between the ages of 12 and 18 should not consume more than 100 mg of caffeine per day.
Dr Marika Marshall explained that children are particularly susceptible to the health effects of high levels of caffeine, including sleep disturbances, digestive problems, dehydration, anxiety, irritability, heart palpitations and high blood pressure. CBS News Boston. This is especially dangerous for children with underlying or undiagnosed heart conditions.
The FDA states that healthy adults over the age of 18 can generally consume up to about 100g. caffeine 400 mg — You can drink four to five cups of coffee a day without experiencing any dangerous side effects.
“However, there is wide variation in people's susceptibility to the effects of caffeine and the rate at which they metabolize (break down) caffeine,” the agency said.
excessive intake of caffeine According to the FDA, it can cause insomnia, irritability, anxiety, increased heart rate, upset stomach, nausea, headaches, and feelings of unhappiness.
Dr. Randy Peters of Allegheny Health Network recently said that caffeine toxicity can occur when caffeine intake is even higher, about 1,200 milligrams. CBS News Pittsburgh.
“Right now we're talking full-on (heart) palpitations, shaking, trembling, and maybe even panic attacks, if not anxiety,” Peters warned.
How much caffeine is in Panera's Charged Lemonade?
Panera Bread offers Charged Sips beverages in several flavors, including Strawberry Lemon Mint Charged Lemonade, Mango Yuzu Citrus Charged Lemonade, and Blood Orange Charged Splash. amount of caffeine.
A large 30-ounce serving of Mango Yuzu Citrus Charged Lemonade contains 390 milligrams of caffeine and 124 grams of sugar, according to the lawsuit filed against the company and the company's lawsuit. Website.Another Panera web page We listed the same product and size as containing 235 milligrams of caffeine and 74 grams of sugar. Panera says the same product contains more caffeine and sugar without the ice.
Panera's site also has different caffeine levels for a regular 20 oz. 157 to 260 milligrams.
For comparison, a cup of coffee contains about 100 milligrams of caffeine. “That's an 8-ounce coffee cup, not a grande with three shots of espresso,” Peters pointed out. A 16 oz can of Monster Energy Drink includes: 160 Milligrams of caffeine in an 8.4 oz can of Red Bull 80.
Panera's website currently has a banner above its drink options that says “dose in moderation.” “Not recommended for children, people sensitive to caffeine, or pregnant or breastfeeding women.”
with Alisa Chasan amy pitch contributed to this report.
