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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Energy drinks: an unaddressed health hazard

Michelle Hughes, writing for the Crikey Health Blog, has addressed the issue of energy drinks. Dr Melissa Stoneham, Deputy Director of the Public Health Advocacy Institute WA has spoken out saying experts can tell you that energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, sugar and novel ingredients, and are a public health hazard for young people. However sports people may tell you something different as they are often sponsored by the Energy Drink Companies.

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