'It's Pretty Extreme': Youth's Energy Drink Intake Worries Researcher

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About one in eight 10-17 year olds exceeds the caffeine recommendation at least once a week.

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In recent years, sales of energy drinks have increased dramatically in Denmark, and many young people drink so much of it that it risks disrupting their sleep. This is shown by a study conducted by the National Food Institute of Denmark (DTU) based on figures from 2010-2024. The study shows that 15 percent of young people between the ages of 10 and 17 drank energy drinks regularly in 2024. That is, at least a few times a week. The vast majority …