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Jan. 28, 2025 – A venti-size pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks contains 150mg in the United States, exceeding the 100mg limit recommended for young people aged 12-18.
Previous Government reports have linked excessive caffeine consumption in children to negative health outcomes.
Expressing concern about the suitability of this autumnal drink for teenagers, Dr Masarat says: “While we’ve rightly seen a lot of political interest in the risk that energy drinks with high caffeine content can pose to children and teens, less has been said about fashionable coffee drinks such as this season’s popular pumpkin spice latte.”
He added: “Excessive caffeine intake for young teens can lead to an increased heart rate, known as tachycardia, which can be dangerous, especially for teens with underlying heart conditions.”
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