CINCINNATI, Aug 12, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Teenage athletes who guzzle energy
drinks for a competitive edge may find themselves too tired to finish the game,
U.S. fitness trainers warn.
The market research firm Mintel said 25 percent of teens drink the
caffeine-packed drinks regularly, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported Tuesday.
Nutritionists and coaches in the Cincinnati area are warning high school
athletes the drinks can hurt their athletic performance. Nutritionist Cindy
Cassell said she has seen football players drink two or three Red Bulls during
practice instead of water.
"You can tell who's drinking them because two-thirds of the way through
practice, they're done. They can't make it through a two-hour practice," Cassell
told the newspaper.
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