Health Effects of Energy Drinks on Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults

To review the effects, adverse consequences, and extent of energy drink consumption among children, adolescents, and young adults.

We searched PubMed and Google using "energy drink," "sports drink," "guarana," "caffeine," "taurine," "ADHD," "diabetes," "children," "adolescents," "insulin," "eating disorders," and "poison control center" to identify articles related to energy drinks. Manufacturer Web sites were reviewed for product information.