Message 20371 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> Also 
> the disabling of natural defenses was nowhere a point.

No, I haven't seen this in print either. It sounded credible, but could have 
just been urban legend. I think I heard it from an Austrian bartender I was 
working with in Europe who was following the media when the research was being 
done (and the warnings became required).

> In that pdf-article (4.2.2) they tell that the concerns are supported 
> with an analysis among consumers and parents who have been 
> interviewed

The PDF appeared to be a survey of the situation in Ireland, and the analysis 
of ingredients was taken from the can labels. Neither factor what I would call 
hard proof, for sure. Yes, it was weak in that way. Ireland is not one of 
the countries that has enacted consumer labelling laws about this stuff. yet.

I am unable to access the government bills for countries that did pass such 
laws. While public opinion may indeed be a factor in lawmaking, I still 
believe there would have been some scientific backing in there somewhere. 

But that is just my induction, given info available to me.

I think we agree that the badness is mostly in the alcohol. Over-consumption 
is dangerous at all times. I just state that energy drinks contribute to 
over-over-consumption.

... plus I don't like the taste, think they cost too much, and find most 
people who order them to be utter prats. ;-P

.dan.