Sabina Litens Karlsson

Swedish teenagers drink energy drinks most often in the Nordic region, study finds

Swedish teenagers drink energy drinks more often than their peers in the other Nordic countries. In Sweden, there is also a higher proportion that shows signs of dependence.

New advice: How much energy drink should young people drink per day?

Barely half a can. Young people should not drink more than that per day of caffeine-filled energy drinks, according to new guidance from the Swedish National Food Administration. There is no energy drink that contains enough caffeine, says toxicologist Sabina Litens Karlsson.

Authorities want to oppose energy drinks with help of young people

Why do teenagers choose energy drinks over soda? Now, authorities are enlisting the help of young people to reduce consumption.

This much energy drink is okay for young people: 70 milligrams of caffeine a day

Young people under 16 should not drink more than 70 milligrams of caffeine per day, which is about the amount in a small cup of coffee, the Swedish National Food Agency suggests. "We have seen that many parents and teachers are concerned," says toxicologist Sabina Litens Karlsson.

Herring from the Baltic Sea Less Toxic

The environmental toxins in herring from the Baltic Sea have decreased significantly, according to a study. For adult men and women above childbearing age, there are no problems at all in eating this fish, says researcher Magnus Karlsson to Uppdrag Granskning.

Rules for Energy Drinks May be Tightened

"Beware of Vättern Fish – Elevated PFAS Levels"

All examined fish from Vättern have an elevated level of the environmental toxin PFAS. Therefore, certain groups should not eat Vättern fish more than a maximum of two-three times per year.

Stricter rules for well toxins