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Rising popularity of high-caffeine drinks in U.S....

could bring problems, according to a recent report in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology.

Medical researchers argue that the high caffeine content in drinks should be disclosed on nutritional labels. The Food and Drug Administration currently requires manufacturers to note the presence of caffeine, but not the specific quantity. "That could deliver an unpleasant surprise to certain consumers who may not realize what they are drinking--particularly children, pregnant women and adults with hypertension, heart disease or excessive anxiety."

Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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