Although she was taken to a health center, the girl died, according to local media in the governorate of Kirkuk in the north of the country.
In an interview with “Sky News Arabia”, Director General of Kirkuk Health Department Dr. Nabil Hamdi Bushnaq confirmed the incident saying: “Yes, unfortunately the child died, and works are currently in the process of an autopsy and sending samples for examination, pending the results of laboratory tests for verification.” of the cause of death.”
Bushnaq added: “The information we have indicates that she passed out after drinking 3 bottles of an energy drink in a row, and for this we took samples of her blood to check whether the consumption of this drink was the cause of death.”
He continued: “Energy drinks in general are not a healthy option and are not recommended to be drunk, especially by young and sick people, as they contain high calories and ingredients such as caffeine. Consuming them in abundance and in a short period of time can lead to exposure to very critical health conditions and disorders.”
Controls for the sale of energy drinks and medical warnings
The incident sparked many reactions on Iraqi social networks, where commentators demanded to prevent the sale of these drinks in the markets, or at least to control their consumption and prohibit their purchase by children and minors.
Health experts warn of the negative effects of regular consumption of energy drinks, as they contain high amounts of sugars, stimulants and stimulants, which damage the nervous system, increase heart rate, blood pressure and sugar levels in the body, and can cause serious health problems. complications such as stroke and diabetes.
Energy drinks usually consist of:
Stimulants and herbs like caffeine, ginseng, guarana and carnitine. Caltaurine amino acids. Fatty acids and fats. sugars. Certain vitamins, such as B vitamins. Minerals such as sodium, calcium and phosphorus.
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