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Proposed actions for the US food and drug administration to implement to minimize adverse effects associated with energy drink consumption

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  • Thorlton, J.
  • Colby, D.A.
  • Devine, P.

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Energy drink sales are expected to reach $52 billion by 2016. These products, often sold as dietary supplements, typically contain stimulants. The Dietary Supplement Protection Act claims an exemplary public health safety record. However, in 2011 the number of emergency department visits related to consumption of energy drinks exceeded 20 000. Nearly half of these visits involved adverse effects occurring from product misuse. Political,social, economic, practical, and legal factors shape the landscape surrounding this issue. In this policy analysis, we examine 3 options: capping energy drink caffeine levels, creating a public education campaign, and increasing regulatory scrutiny regarding the manufacture and labeling of energy drinks. Increased regulatory scrutiny may be in order, especially in light of wrongful death lawsuits related to caffeine toxicity resulting from energy drink consumption.

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  • Thorlton, J. & Colby, D.A. & Devine, P., 2014. "Proposed actions for the US food and drug administration to implement to minimize adverse effects associated with energy drink consumption," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 104(7), pages 1175-1180.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.301967_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.301967
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