Health warning for Aussie parents as energy drink consumption surges, while England moves to ban sales to children

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‘We don’t see any significant benefit,’ say experts, as energy drink consumption has surged more than 80 per cent in just six years.

Australians are buying almost twice as many energy drinks as they were six years ago, raising alarms for doctors across the country.

Energy drink consumption has spiked, up more than 80 per cent in six years, with doctors reporting some patients are feeling the effects.

“Coming in with reported side effects, palpitations, dizziness, difficulty getting to sleep,” said Dr Michael Bonning, AMA President.

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Children are especially sensitive to caffeine, with doctors seeing significant impacts on their ability to learn.

“We see significant difficulty concentrating and focusing in class,” Bonning said.

While doctors say occasional use is fine, they warn there are no real benefits to consuming these drinks.

“We don’t see any significant benefit to people from drinking these kinds of drinks,” Bonning said.

New American research has now linked energy drinks and stimulant supplements to more heart attacks.

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