The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul's energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

[dalton99a]

https://apnews.com/article/prime-logan-paul-chuck-schumer-energy-drink-68e157250a71401423a4c8b49d77980c

The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ
Published 10:26 AM CDT, July 9, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.

On Sunday, Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, a beverage brand founded by the YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI that has become something of an obsession among the influencers’ legions of young followers.

“One of the summer’s hottest status symbols for kids is not an outfit, or a toy—it’s a beverage,” said Schumer, a Democrat from New York. “But buyer and parents beware because it’s a serious health concern for the kids it so feverishly targets.”

Backed by two of YouTube’s best known stars, PRIME was an immediate sensation when it launched last year, prompting long lines in grocery stores and reports of school yard resale markets.

Advertising itself as zero sugar and vegan, the neon-colored cans are among a growing number of energy drinks with elevated levels of caffeine; in PRIME’s case, 200 milligrams per 12 ounces, equivalent to about half a dozen Coke cans or nearly two Red Bulls.

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[ProfessorGAC]

1. Quite A Lot Of Caffeine For Kids

Like 2 cups of coffee. There's a reason kids have been discouraged from drinking coffee until they're older.

[MLAA]

2. There are conflicting reports, but Dr at urgent we went to for my husband told us caffeine was

dehydrating. So kids drinking that much during hot summer (or anytime) would be at high risk of dehydration if true.

Edit to add

‘ Very high doses of caffeine, greater than 10 milligrams per kilogram daily, are linked to serious health conditions. If a person weighs 165 pounds (about 75 kilograms), a very high dose is about 750 milligrams of caffeine in a day. Chest pain, irregular heartbeat and stroke have been reported when people take this much caffeine. Caffeine poisoning can happen with 1,200 milligrams of pure caffeine, according to the FDA. That is less than half a teaspoon of caffeine in powder form.’

From this article:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/caffeinated-drinks/faq-20057965

[Vinca]

3. Those little kids look totally wired.

[dalton99a]

4. Their parents would say alert

very alert, ready to do SOMETHING

[jimfields33]

7. Who do you think buys them the drinks. The parents especially the kids in the picture

I’m not sure we need an investigation though. Give out the info and let the parents decide. Congress especially investigating is amazing. Have they investigated Mountain Dew?

[Ocelot II]

5. Loading little kids up with a lot of caffeine seems to be a bad idea

unless you really hate their parents.

[ZonkerHarris]

6. Pictured near the booze because it's considered a mixer for some of the kids who drink