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gilligan fanatic · 01-05-2007, 06:41 PM

I work at a grorcery store and there was a rumor I heard that you might have to be 18 to buy energy drinks now. Drinks like Red Bull and what not. The drink "Jolt" is even band here in VA. What do you all think about this? I don't drink them so I could care less and they really don't sell that much. I think the big reason they are doing this is because someone was working out and then they drank a few right after and died. Again all these are rumors so nothing is for sure right now.

Czas na Zywiec · 01-05-2007, 06:46 PM

only if they do the same with coffee

there, now how ridiculous does that sound?

too much of ANYTHING is bad for you.

An 80s Guy · 01-05-2007, 07:11 PM

What about the "Monster" energy drinks?Do you have to be 18 yrs or older?

Lex Luthor · 01-05-2007, 07:24 PM

Actually in my first aid course the instructor was an ERT (Ambulance attendant.) He was saying even regular gatorade and powerade is bad for kids because the sodium is meant to replenish what an adult would require during excercise.

I think having an age limit would be a goood idea, these kids are not aware of the warning labels or may not care. We have one here called BooKoo (only at 7-11) 360 mgs of caffiene, thats a triple and a half of esspresso. Can't imagine that would be good for a kid or even teen, hell it isn't good for an adult.

Courtnee · 01-05-2007, 07:43 PM

NO, I would pretty much DIE. I love my Rockstar

gilligan fanatic · 01-05-2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by An 80s Guy

What about the "Monster" energy drinks?Do you have to be 18 yrs or older?

Right now there is no age limit on any of the drinks. I was just saying what if there was.

Max Whittaker · 01-06-2007, 03:18 AM

America is addicted to caffeine. If it's not coffee, it's an energy drink. Or in my case Dr. Pepper or tea.

Caffeine is perhaps more dangerous that any of us realize. But nothing will happen to change peoples habits, in this case.

The nation would crash!

Ricky88 · 01-06-2007, 02:24 PM

All energy drinks are is caffeine. If you ban the energy drinks, you have to ban coffee and soda.

AB · 01-06-2007, 02:46 PM

My 15 year old son bought a energy drink next to the check-out at a local
video-game store and it made him sick. He's gotten different energy drinks
before and they didn't make him throw-up. So its probably a good idea to
monitor what the kids are drinking, just in case.

Max Whittaker · 01-06-2007, 03:35 PM

Taurine is a major ingredient in Red Bull. I hear it's banned in Canada.

01-05-2007, 06:41 PM	#1
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01-05-2007, 07:24 PM	#4
Lex Luthor I'm bringing Lexy back Senior Member Join Date: Jun 07, 2005 Location: The Great White North Posts: 2,374	Actually in my first aid course the instructor was an ERT (Ambulance attendant.) He was saying even regular gatorade and powerade is bad for kids because the sodium is meant to replenish what an adult would require during excercise. I think having an age limit would be a goood idea, these kids are not aware of the warning labels or may not care. We have one here called BooKoo (only at 7-11) 360 mgs of caffiene, thats a triple and a half of esspresso. Can't imagine that would be good for a kid or even teen, hell it isn't good for an adult.
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01-05-2007, 07:43 PM	#5
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01-06-2007, 03:18 AM	#7
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	America is addicted to caffeine. If it's not coffee, it's an energy drink. Or in my case Dr. Pepper or tea. Caffeine is perhaps more dangerous that any of us realize. But nothing will happen to change peoples habits, in this case. The nation would crash!
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01-06-2007, 02:24 PM	#8
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01-05-2007, 06:46 PM	#2
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	only if they do the same with coffee there, now how ridiculous does that sound? too much of ANYTHING is bad for you.

01-05-2007, 07:11 PM	#3
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	What about the "Monster" energy drinks?Do you have to be 18 yrs or older?

01-06-2007, 02:46 PM	#9
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	My 15 year old son bought a energy drink next to the check-out at a local video-game store and it made him sick. He's gotten different energy drinks before and they didn't make him throw-up. So its probably a good idea to monitor what the kids are drinking, just in case.

01-06-2007, 03:35 PM	#10
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	Taurine is a major ingredient in Red Bull. I hear it's banned in Canada.