VKM carries out risk assessments for the Norwegian Food Safety Authority and the Norwegian Environment Agency. Read more about VKM.
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An assessment of potential adverse health effects as a result of the consumption of energy drinks by children and adolescents
Children and adolescents who drink large portions of energy drinks containing caffeine, especially if consumed within a short period of time, can have problems sleeping and can experience anxiety and cardiovascular effects. Occasional consumption by young people of small amounts of caffeinated energy drinks, however, is not associated with negative health effects.
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17.07.2018
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04.12.2017
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The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment
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Sandakerveien 24 C (entrance D11) 0473 Oslo
Webmaster: Astrid Tvedt
Responsible editor: Ingrid M. Høie
