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Pages 145-152

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... There is very little evidence that any of those other ingredients have adverse effects. Adamson noted that both taurine and glucuronolactone have been examined several times by the European Food Safety Authority, which has established a no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL)
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From page 146...
... itself has recognized that several deaths recorded in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System are not necessarily causally associated with caffeinated energy drinks. One of the two lawsuits launched against Monster Energy involves a 14-year-old girl who had myocarditis.
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From page 147...
... JOHN P HIGGINS, M.D., M.B.A., UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL, HOUSTON John Higgins observed that the physician code of ethics includes "First, do no harm." He reiterated that caffeinated energy drinks are different from coffee.
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From page 148...
... In Kingston's opinion, a positive and important message from Bronstein's presentation is that more focused postmarket surveillance is needed to define which products and formulations give rise to adverse effects, especially in those populations routinely consuming such products. More focused postmarket surveillance would help to direct injury prevention methods to the appropriate populations.
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From page 149...
... Al-Mondhiry noted that the CRN-recommended labeling guidelines for caffeine-containing dietary supplements play an important role in informing consumers, particularly parents, about the amount of caffeine in a particular supplement and alerting those who are sensitive to caffeine about the presence of caffeine in a product. Finally, the CRN also supports mandatory adverse event reporting, which the council views as an effective and important way to monitor safety postmarket.
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From page 150...
... JOHN R WHITE, JR., Pharm.D., WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, SPOKANE John White commented on a suggestion made earlier during the workshop that the rapid intake of caffeine associated with energy drink consumption is problematic.
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... . White also commented on the association between caffeine and risky behavior and cautioned that there are not enough data to suggest a causal relationship between the consumption of caffeinated energy drinks and progression to the use of more-addictive drugs.
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