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Some perspective needed about warnings in new study on the use of protein and creatine supplements that could be linked to body issues. We should should turn our attention to poorly regulated supplements like performance-enhancing drugs.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 20, 2023 Source:Use of protein, creatine supplements could be linked to body issues, new study shows Reference:Use of Legal Appearance- and Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Substances: Findings from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors
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Fun but inconclusive study presents preliminary evidence that caffeine consumption contributes to impulsive shopping behaviour.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 16, 2022 Source:Caffeine Consumption: A Hidden Cause of Impulsive Shopping Grab a Coffee Before Shopping? You May Want to Think Twice Reference:EXPRESS: Caffeine’s Effects on Consumer Spending
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Start em young: Another caffeine delivery system marketed to “adults” but in reality will be consumed by teen gamers.
Health Headlines Commentary for July 16, 2019 Source: Press ReleaseG Fuel, The Official Energy Drink of Esports®, Is Now Available In 16-Ounce Cans Nationwide
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UK proposes ban on energy drink sales to children. Same logic applies to alcohol and cigarette bans. Caffeine falls into that category for children.
Health Headlines Commentary for August 31, 2018 Source: Government to ban energy drink sales to children in England
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Mouse study shows that caffeine can stimulate diabetes drug release from implant. Overhype drives this article and raises questions how you would control caffeine dosing and why use it in the first place.
Health Headlines Commentary for June 21, 2018 Source: Could coffee replace insulin injections for diabetics? Reference: Caffeine-inducible gene switches controlling experimental diabetes
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Makers of FCKD UP stop production after teen’s death
Health Headlines Commentary for March 5, 2018 Source: FCKD UP: After teen’s death, should high-alcohol, high-sugar drinks be sold in Canada?
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Makers of FCKD UP halt production after teen’s death
Health Headlines Commentary for March 5, 2018 Source: Makers of caffeinated, high-alcohol drink halt production
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Sports and energy drinks should be avoided during childhood and adolescence
Health Headlines Commentary for September 26, 2017 Source: Sports and energy drinks should be avoided during childhood and adolescence Reference: Energy and sports drinks in children and adolescents
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Limits to coffee’s effect to keep you sharp when chronically sleep-deprived
Health Headlines Commentary for August 8, 2016 Source: Coffee may lose stimulant effect after 3 short night’s sleep: study Reference: Caffeine has little to no benefit after 3 nights of sleep restriction