date:Jul 24, 2019
ks are not for children, says Annabel Gipp RD, who appeared before the committee on behalf of the BDA.
The health risks of energy drinks
An average 250ml (8.8 fl oz) can of energy drink contains 80mg of caffeine. According to the 2015 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Opinion, habitual caffeine consumption up to 400mg a day does not give rise to safety concerns for non-pregnant adults. However, it also acknowledged that there is insufficient available information to derive a safe caffeine i