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Correct, but Starbucks doesn't market to children, Logan Paul's demographic he is marketing to is kids 8-12 years old.
Why do they compare it to coke as if coke has a lot of caffeine? It's apparently 200 mg total, which is the same as you'd get from a large coffee in many places (and also a common size for caffeine pills).
I think the risk simply depends on if people understand how much caffeine that is, since they have to regulate their consumption like you would with coffee. Which ironically isn't actually something you have to do with most energy drinks, cause most are significantly less caffeine than coffee.
Logan Paul sucks ass, but as long as it's very clearly labeled, I don't see how this is a problem. And honestly, even then, it's not like Starbucks clearly labels "tall coffee has 260 mg caffeine" (I mean, it's on their website, but I don't believe it's prominently on the menu or cups or anything).
Paul is targeting it at children, that is the issue.
I had never heard of Prime until a few weeks ago, but my son was at a 10 year old birthday party where the kids were all raving about how great it is.
There's a "sports drink" version that does not have caffeine, and is basically coconut water and sucralose. It tastes like shit, but kids will drink anything that's sweetened and trendy.
I had no idea there was also a caffeinated version, but the kids were talking about their favorite flavors and it wouldn't surprise me if some of the parents bought that shit without realizing what it is.
And a grande blonde roast from Starbucks contains more than 10 times the caffeine of a can of Coke.
Meanwhile the Cocaine energy drink is available on Amazon with 280mg of caffeine.
For 8 years I was drinking 5-6 monster energy (160mg each) drinks per day. Then for 2 years 3-5 Bangs per day (300mg each). In an effort to reduce intake and save money, I switched to 200mg caffeine pills. 0-2 pills per day with plenty of water. Savings are about $200 per month and I feel better than before
If you ever quit cold turkey, your headache will probably last a week.
I haven't gotten any headaches in any of the 2-3 day abstinence spells. But I sleep nearly non stop on those days
My kid is constantly asking me for this swill. He's 10yo.
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