Caffeine in Soft Drinks Similar to Nicotine in Cigarettes

Caffeine in Soft Drinks Similar to Nicotine in Cigarettes

Caffeine in soft drinks has been compared to nicotine in cigarettes, which is one reason why researchers have recommended young children shouldn't be allowed to consume caffeinated sodas during school hours.
What's more, the results of one study found that just a few ounces of a caffeinated soft drink can make first-graders rowdy and inhibit their concentration.

Soft Drink Study

Researchers served 20 first-graders (10 boys and 10 girls) either caffeine-free or caffeinated soda over a time span of three weeks. The students' teachers monitored and rated their behavior; neither the teachers nor the students knew which kind of soda was being consumed.
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