Prime Hydration Drinks Can - KSI and Logan Paul Energy Drink - Zero Sugar - Strawberry Watermelon - Blue Raspberry - Tropical Punch - Lemon Lime - 330ml (Strawberry Watermelon, 1x Can)

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Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?. Food and Drug Administration. Accessed 9/22/2023. However, from April they are set to be more widely available in the UK, and a doctor has issued a warning to parents about children about the drink's high caffeine content. Prime energy contains a whopping 200mg of caffeine, compared to 86.4mg in a can of Monster Energy. The doctor added that Prime is made from coconut water, which is "full of electrolytes (sodium and potassium)" but "again, children obtain plenty of these from their diet. They do not need any extra from an energy drink. What they need during the day is plenty of good old-fashioned, water." As for caffeine and children, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children under the age of 12 years not consume any caffeine and recommend that children ages 12 to 18 years not exceed 100 milligrams of caffeine per day [2] Parenting in ‘caffeine nation’. CentraCare. Accessed 10/12/2023. [3] Caffeine and Children. American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Accessed 10/12/2023. . For a sports drink, Prime Hydration is high in potassium and suboptimal in its carbohydrate content at 5 grams, adds Kansas City Chiefs’ sports dietitian Leslie Bonci. Optimal carbohydrate content is 4 to 8 grams per 100 milliliters, so Prime Hydration’s 500 milliliters (one serving) should contain 40 to 80 grams of carbohydrate, Bonci explains.

Some smaller corner shops are selling it well over its recommended retail price, and parents are complaining about how hard it is to get hold of the beverage. The YouTubers have a relatively young fan base, and many youngsters have been desperate to get their hands on the product. It encourages them to want sweet drinks, when plain water is the answer and helps them develop a sweet tooth which is not good for the future in terms of a healthy diet and controlling their weight."Dr Deborah Lee, from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, told The Mirror: "I would not recommend children drink Prime energy drinks or other energy drinks for children of any age.

Prime Energy contains 200 milligrams of caffeine in its 12-ounce serving cans. The FDA specifies an intake of 400 milligrams of caffeine a day in healthy adults is generally considered safe and not linked to adverse effects such as insomnia, jitters and fast heart rate. The brand, which comes in ‘hydration’ and ‘energy’ forms is ubiquitously available and was launched as a social media, influencer-type product that has the undivided attention of children under the age of eighteen,” writes Sen. Schumer in his letter. “These same children are also the target market for Prime. Many physicians have serious concern for Prime, and I write to specifically urge your agency to investigate Prime for its claims, marketing and caffeine content.” A doctor has now issued a warning to parents about the drink's high caffeine content. Prime energy contains a whopping 200mg of caffeine, compared to 86.4mg in a can of Monster Energy. Artificial sweeteners are calorie-free— however, they aren’t well-studied in children and typically taste sweeter than sugar, promoting a sweet preference, according to Zenker. While artificial sweeteners are generally considered safe, there’s still much research needed, especially regarding their long-term effects, she adds. Prime Energy Ingredients Dr Lee also notes that there is added zinc, and said: "Most children do not need zinc supplements – it is readily obtained from the diet. This can cause symptoms too, such as vomiting, diarrhoea and headaches."The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights potential negative effects of energy drinks, such as impacts on the heart, dehydration, anxiety and sleep disturbances such as insomnia. Heart complications can include irregular heartbeat and heart failure, while anxiety can include feeling nervous and jittery. Dehydration—inadequate water in the body—is a condition that can lead to unclear thinking, mood changes, overheating, constipation and kidney stones. Prime Hydration is formulated more like a sports drink as it contains electrolytes and vitamins, says Avery Zenker, a Canadian-based registered dietitian at EverFlex Fitness, a personal training program. Prime Energy is more of an energy drink, primarily due to its substantial caffeine content, recognized as a stimulant, she adds.

Dr Deborah Lee, from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, told The Mirror: "I would not recommend children drink Prime energy drinks or other energy drinks for children of any age. Children don't need energy drinks anyway – they have plenty of energy! Body Fuel, a Liverpool-based competitor to Prime which has been endorsed by Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett, went on sale last week. The energy version of Prime isn't officially sold in major supermarkets in the UK yet, but some smaller corner shops have been selling them. However, from April they are set to be more widely available in the UK, reports The Mirror. The Prime drink, which was launched by English YouTuber KSI and American YouTuber Logan Paul last year, has become popular and has been flying off the shelves. There are two products for sale – Prime hydration and Prime energy. UFC announces global marketing partnership with Logan Paul and KSI for their Prime Beverage Brand. UFC. Accessed 9/22/2023.She said: "Dipotassium phosphate is an artificial flavour enhancer and preservative which is said to be safe for consumption but can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headaches and constipation."