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Consumer watchdog alerts youth to dangers of mixing high-caffeine beverages
Singapore's CASE has warned young people against combining energy drinks and coffee, citing a test showing one mixture exceeded safe daily caffeine limits by nearly 200 per cent. The alert comes as consumption of caffeinated products among teenagers continues to rise.
LSN Singapore ·
The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) has raised fresh concerns about excessive caffeine consumption among youth, highlighting the risks of mixing popular energy drinks with coffee-based beverages.
In a recent analysis, CASE found that a combination of Monster energy drink, Red Bull and espresso contained approximately 280 milligrammes of caffeine—nearly triple the recommended daily limit for adolescents. Health experts typically advise that teenagers consume no more than 100 milligrammes of caffeine daily, significantly below adult guidelines.
The watchdog's warning underscores growing health concerns as energy drink consumption among Singapore's young people accelerates. Medical professionals have linked excessive caffeine intake to sleep disruption, anxiety, elevated heart rates, and potential cardiovascular stress in developing adolescents.
CASE has urged parents, educators and young consumers to exercise caution when consuming caffeinated products, particularly when combining multiple sources. The organisation recommends checking product labels for caffeine content and limiting intake to safer levels. Health authorities continue to monitor caffeine consumption trends among the youth population.