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13 Think Before You Drink Prime and Other Caffeine and Sugar Filled Energy Drinks

Dr. Cheryl Bothwell DCN. RDN

In this episode, Dr. Cheryl discusses the rising popularity of Prime Energy drinks and their potential health implications, particularly for children and adolescents. She delves into the recent news surrounding a young student who experienced a cardiac episode after consuming the cult energy drink, Prime, and explores the factors contributing to the drink's appeal among young consumers.

Time Stamps:

1. Prime Energy Drinks and Popularity (02:12)
2. Exploring Ingredients and Variants (03:35)
3. Caffeine and Sugar Content (04:04)
4. Natural vs. Synthetic Caffeine (09:12)
5. Healthy Caffeine Consumption (11:31)
6. Sugar and Health Concerns (13:22)
7. Conclusion and Takeaways (19:55)

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12385401/Drinking-just-one-sugary-soda-day-raise-risk-liver-cancer-85-PERCENT-study-suggests.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12069095/Primary-school-pupil-suffers-cardiac-episode-drinking-cult-energy-drink-Prime.html



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