December 2017 PMID 29251842

Taurine, caffeine, and energy drinks: Reviewing the risks to the adolescent brain.

Christine Perdan Curran, Cecile A Marczinski

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The group shows a generally cautious attitude towards energy drinks, with some comments supporting the health concerns mentioned in the article, such as taurine's effects on the adolescent brain, while others question the strength of the evidence. The tone varies from informative to slightly skeptical, reflecting a balanced interest in the topic's significance and ambiguity about its long-term impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the concerns raised about the potential risks of energy drinks for adolescents, indicating general agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Participants exhibit moderate curiosity, referencing the scientific review and questioning aspects like long-term health effects and ingredient impacts.

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Comments show a reasonable level of engagement, with some referencing literature and debating health implications, but without deeply analyzing the study methods.

ImpactModerate impact

These discussions highlight the importance of understanding energy drink ingredients and adolescent health, suggesting a moderate recognition of potential public health influence.

Abstract in brief

Energy drinks are very popular and contain high levels of caffeine and taurine, raising concerns especially for adolescents.
Animal studies show that caffeine and taurine can have both positive and negative effects on the developing brain, with age playing a key role in toxicity risks.
For teenagers, frequent consumption of energy drinks may lead to harmful effects and increased alcohol use, and more research is needed on how these ingredients affect females specifically.]

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Ylejon

@Szczur2138 · X

@HydriumVitaxo @Fastinfoo No i słusznie, wiesz jaki wpływ mają składniki energetyków na dziecięce mózgi? https://t.co/CSjWGVkA8a

Sep 2, 2025 · 2 likes · 13 followers View post →

GLASS_PhD

@joybeingfree99 · X

RT @agingdoc1: Taurine, Caffeine, and Energy Drinks: Reviewing the Risks to the Adolescent Brain https://t.co/Eav8PdL4ks https://t.co/7FMl…

Jun 13, 2023 · 3 shares · 6,632 followers View post →

Lisa Vlad

@LisaVlad2 · X

RT @agingdoc1: Taurine, Caffeine, and Energy Drinks: Reviewing the Risks to the Adolescent Brain https://t.co/Eav8PdL4ks https://t.co/7FMl…

Jun 12, 2023 · 3 shares · 104 followers View post →

Agingdoc

@agingdoc1 · X

Taurine, Caffeine, and Energy Drinks: Reviewing the Risks to the Adolescent Brain https://t.co/Eav8PdL4ks https://t.co/7FMlh3qLlH

Jun 12, 2023 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 42,565 followers View post →

Helena M

@HelenaM09110465 · X

@GuyMontag1957 @PeTo_85 @daniel_prazak Ve vědecké literatuře je popsáno předávkováním taurinem, zaměňovat to s únavou je trochu přestřelené https://t.co/cHPwv87ivk

Feb 11, 2022 · 20 followers View post →

人生は良くありませんが、私たちはそれに取り組んでいます。

@UyTyBE_QNZdg · X

@ShadowFallAngel long term health risks i guess (https://t.co/3aeMO9gem2). oh wait- did the tweet mention what store the person tried to buy the drinks?

Aug 2, 2021 · 37 followers View post →

山羊座のあきら

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Mira Behn

@tbdnonymous · X

Taurine, caffeine, and energy drinks: Reviewing the risks to the adolescent brain. https://t.co/IQAQ3SwRUS

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worldr648

@21_worldr648 · X

Taurine, caffeine, and energy drinks: Reviewing the risks to the adolescent brain. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/g3s74IeYLa

Jan 30, 2019 · 16 followers View post →