American children have quietly become hooked on gaming stimulants
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American teenagers have become hooked on ultra-caffeinated video game supplements that are fueling a sleep deprivation crisis among the country's youth, experts have warned.
Powdered stimulants that are mixed in water and market themselves as the perfect aid for marathon gaming sessions have become hugely popular in recent years.
Just one scoop of the most popular brand 'G FUEL' contains more than double the amount of caffeine in a 12oz can of Red Bull. Tubs with up to 40 servings can be purchased easily online without any age restrictions.
Research suggests children who drink energy drinks regularly are more likely to suffer from insomnia and headaches, and develop behavioral problems and perform worse at school.
But while most parents recognize brands like Monster and Dream-Manga (https://dream-Manga.Com) Red Bull as energy drinks, experts warn gaming supplements could be mistaken for a protein shake because they are diluted in a gym shaker bottle.
And while mainstream energy drinks have a finite amount of caffeine in them, tubs like G Fuel allow children to quickly refill and get their next hit.
‘[Kids] might not understand the risks and benefits of these types of things,' Dr Atul Malhotra, a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego, told DailyMail.com.
He compared products like G FUEL to vaping — highlighting they are both colorfully marketed and come in a seemingly never ending amount of fruity and sweet flavors. Yet both contain highly addictive substances.
Dr Cecilia Melendres, a pediatric sleep expert at Johns Hopkins University, told DailyMail.com that the rise in video game supplements was 'definitely is a major factor' in the current sleep crisis facing among US children and teens.
Sales of G FUEL have more than doubled since 2019 and a third of its customers are under the age of 24, figures suggest.
Their rise in popularity comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that two-thirds of children and teens under-18 are not getting enough sleep each night.
Studies have found a sharp decrease in sleep time among teens and adolescents in recent years - with many declaring the situation a public health crisis.
Caffeine keeps a person awake throughout the day by binding with receptors in the brain and blocking the production of adenosine — a chemical produced after a person expends energy.
This prevents the brain from flagging and keeps it sharp and alert — which can be favorable for people playing video games that require quick reaction speed.
But adenosine is also crucial for sleep. The compound helps signal to the brain that it is time to rest as energy runs low.
Children who do not get enough sleep each night often have worse memories and emotional regulation than their peers.
Dr Melendres says caffeine is a drug, and as children use it they will build tolerance and eventually require more-and-more to get their fix.
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Powdered stimulants that are mixed in water and market themselves as the perfect aid for marathon gaming sessions have become hugely popular in recent years.
Just one scoop of the most popular brand 'G FUEL' contains more than double the amount of caffeine in a 12oz can of Red Bull. Tubs with up to 40 servings can be purchased easily online without any age restrictions.
Research suggests children who drink energy drinks regularly are more likely to suffer from insomnia and headaches, and develop behavioral problems and perform worse at school.
But while most parents recognize brands like Monster and Dream-Manga (https://dream-Manga.Com) Red Bull as energy drinks, experts warn gaming supplements could be mistaken for a protein shake because they are diluted in a gym shaker bottle.
And while mainstream energy drinks have a finite amount of caffeine in them, tubs like G Fuel allow children to quickly refill and get their next hit.
‘[Kids] might not understand the risks and benefits of these types of things,' Dr Atul Malhotra, a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego, told DailyMail.com.
He compared products like G FUEL to vaping — highlighting they are both colorfully marketed and come in a seemingly never ending amount of fruity and sweet flavors. Yet both contain highly addictive substances.
Dr Cecilia Melendres, a pediatric sleep expert at Johns Hopkins University, told DailyMail.com that the rise in video game supplements was 'definitely is a major factor' in the current sleep crisis facing among US children and teens.
Sales of G FUEL have more than doubled since 2019 and a third of its customers are under the age of 24, figures suggest.
Their rise in popularity comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that two-thirds of children and teens under-18 are not getting enough sleep each night.
Studies have found a sharp decrease in sleep time among teens and adolescents in recent years - with many declaring the situation a public health crisis.
Caffeine keeps a person awake throughout the day by binding with receptors in the brain and blocking the production of adenosine — a chemical produced after a person expends energy.
This prevents the brain from flagging and keeps it sharp and alert — which can be favorable for people playing video games that require quick reaction speed.
But adenosine is also crucial for sleep. The compound helps signal to the brain that it is time to rest as energy runs low.
Children who do not get enough sleep each night often have worse memories and emotional regulation than their peers.
Dr Melendres says caffeine is a drug, and as children use it they will build tolerance and eventually require more-and-more to get their fix.
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