At what age are children allowed to drink coffee?

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Caffeine content in coffee very beneficial for the body, but not in children. So at what age can children consume coffee?

Many studies have proven the benefits of caffeine for body health. Starting from increasing the body’s metabolism, reducing weight, providing energy and others.

Unfortunately, these health benefits cannot be felt by children. In fact, the caffeine contained in coffee can be toxic for children. Therefore they are prohibited from drinking coffee.

Caffeine itself is a natural stimulant that can be found from various sources. Apart from coffee, caffeine is also contained in tea, soda and energy drinks.

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Caffeine itself is a natural stimulant that can be found from various sources. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Vadym Terelyuk

Caffeine in drinks generally acts as a stimulant which keeps the body awake. Experts recommend that children not consume more than 45 milligrams of caffeine a day.

That is why children are not advised to drink coffee, because the caffeine content in coffee is quite high. Impact of drinking coffee in children it can hinder their growth and health.

Children who drink coffee can experience insomnia, hyperactivity and difficulty eating. Apart from caffeine, the reason children should not drink coffee is because coffee has diuretic properties.

This diuretic process can disrupt calcium absorption in the child’s body. Meanwhile, children really need calcium for healthy bones and teeth.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no caffeinated coffee, tea, soda, sports drinks or other products for children under 12 years of age. Photo: iStock

So at what age can it be said that it is safe for children to drink coffee? Quoted from CNN (14/10/22) The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no caffeinated coffee, tea, soda, sports drinks or other products for children under 12 years of age.

Meanwhile, teenagers between the ages of 12 and 18 years should limit their intake to less than 100 milligrams per day. Nutritionist Andy Bellati said that it is safe for children aged 18 to drink coffee.

This recommendation does not only apply to coffee only, but also other drinks that contain caffeine. Therefore, in this case parental monitoring is also needed.

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