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Caffeine pouches are a new social media trend offering a quick, discreet energy boost by delivering high doses of caffeine directly through the gums, but experts warn they pose significant health risks, especially for teenagers and vulnerable groups, due to their potency, potential for dependence, and lack of regulation.
Experts and educators are raising concerns about the rising popularity of caffeine pouches among teenagers, driven by social media marketing. These pouches can contain up to 200 mg of caffeine and are sometimes used with nicotine, posing health risks such as rapid caffeine absorption and overdose. Health authorities advise limiting caffeine intake for teens, and there are worries about the marketing and accessibility of these products to under-18s.
A growing trend among US teenagers using caffeine pouches for quick energy raises health concerns due to high caffeine content and potential for overdose, with experts warning about risks like heart issues and dependency, and emphasizing healthier energy sources.