Is it ok for a 15 year old to drink it? And does it really kill brain cells or w/e?
2007-10-31 13:47:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
your still gonna grow till 17..if you keep drinking coffee..you'll turn out to be short.no offense.
2007-10-31 13:51:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely not. It's an old wives' tale that has a bit of grain of truth to it. If a person drinks coffee exclusively instead of drinking milk, juice or water, then you're depriving your body from the proper nutrients needed for growth.
Some drinks have more caffeine than coffee. Caffeine is not very good for growing kids. But in moderation, coffee is not bad.
I asked a pediatrician about this and was told coffee does not stunt growth at all.
2007-10-31 21:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
There is no compelling evidence that coffee stunts the growth of children, it's generally a bad idea to give kids caffeine. It can interfere with sleep habits, exacerbate hyperactivity, and contribute to dehydration. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it causes the body to eliminate water.
Kids get most of their caffeine through soft drinks. By opting for these fizzy drinks over milk, vegetable, or fruit juices, children can miss out on nutrients. Also, both caffeinated drinks and many juices can contain hefty helpings of sugar, and excessive sugar consumption is a big contributing factor to childhood obesity.
Not surprisingly, coffee and caffeine are a constant subject of health studies. A recent search of Health News resulted in articles claiming that caffeine is a contributing factor in heartburn, high blood pressure, and even still-births.
Still, the general consensus is that moderate consumption of caffeine (200-300 mg, or two cups of coffee, a day) doesn't pose a health risk. Which is good news but the decision relays on the parent that letting their children drink coffee.
2007-10-31 20:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by perch25 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's the caffeine that stunts the growth. It also depends upon the amount you get. The same thing holds for soda pop. You can overdose on anything. Some fellow died from an overdose of water. Unless you drink it like a few I know, you probably won't get enough to hurt you. Take it easy on the stuff.
2007-10-31 20:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have been drinking coffee almost my entire life. I started when I was about five and most on here could call my "gramps"
I am 6'4" or 1.93 Meters.. so if it did stunt my growth .. GOOD. I would hate to be 7 feet tall and not coordinated enough to play NBA quality basketball.
2007-10-31 21:18:09 · answer #5 · answered by mason pearson 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A lot of people in my family drink it, and we're all tall. Dad and uncles who are all 6'2 or above; brother who is 6'4; me, 5'8; my aunt who is 5'10, etc. I don't believe it stunts growth. I think it was just something made up to keep coffee a drink for adults. :)
2007-10-31 23:53:47 · answer #6 · answered by mmebarr 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just enjoy your coffee in moderation.
Not because it will stunt your growth but caffiene is addictive.
No, it does not destroy brain cells.
2007-10-31 22:24:36 · answer #7 · answered by jfl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My daughter NEVER drank the stuff....she is 21...and 5'2" tall
My son drinks it with me...he is 15 and is 6'1" tall....so.....I don't believe it stunts growth.....Oh...and he pulls straight A's and plays 2-3 sports at a time.....myth busted!
2007-10-31 21:34:58 · answer #8 · answered by Raylee 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well, I think that you are too young to be drinking coffee.
Drink tea or hot coccoa
But I really don't think it actually does that. You will always grow, but it will affect you.
2007-10-31 20:56:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it contains caffine and caffine stunts growth.
So do sodas and tea.
:)
2007-10-31 21:05:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋