Myths About Caffeine #5

Myth or Fact? Caffeine causes hyperactivity in children. Myth: A kid on a Coke rush will practically bounce off walls. But studies show that a moderate amount of caffeine (40 mg to 200 mg) doesn’t make them hyperactive. (For reference, that 12-ounce can of Coke has 35 mg.) Like adults, kids will get an energy boost from caffeine. But whether it’s soda, green tea or coffee, “on average, one serving a day wouldn’t be considered harmful overall for children,” says Suzanne Sheres, a pediatric clinical dietitian at Nemours Children’s Clinic in Orlando. A bigger concern is the empty calories in soda and high-energy drinks that teens like, she says. In fact, small amounts of caffeine may help children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can sharpen their focus and stimulate them to answer questions, Sheres says. So far, long-term studies haven’t shown whether it’s more beneficial to use caffeine than medication. Please go to this site to order Ganolife Gourmet Enriched Coffee. www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe