In this episode, I'll dive into the popular beverage called Prime drink and its suitability for kids. Prime has gained immense popularity among children, becoming a school status symbol. However, the question remains: Is it good for kids? I explore the different products offered by Prime, including Prime Hydration, Prime Energy (which contains caffeine), and Prime Hydration Plus sticks. Concerns arise regarding the high caffeine content in Prime Energy, which exceeds the recommended limit for children. I also discuss the branch-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and the artificial sweetener sucralose in Prime's formulations. Our expert sources reveal that BCAAs have limited benefits for the average child, while sucralose's impact on the gut microbiome remains inconclusive. Ultimately, good old water is usually sufficient for hydration unless your child engages in intensive exercise for extended periods. Tune in to get the full breakdown on Prime drink and make informed choices for your child's health and well-being.What You'll Learn About Prime Drink in this Episode+ The popularity of Prime drink among kids: Is it beneficial or harmful?+ Examining the impact of Prime drink on children's health and well-being+ Excessive caffeine intake in Prime energy drinks as a concern for children+ The significance of BCAAs in Prime hydration drink for kids+ Is sucralose in Prime safe for children to consume?+ Exploring hydration options for active kids beyond Prime drinkA New Book is Coming! Get on the list to be the first to know when!Go to this link https://thenourishedchild.com/size-wise// FeatureSign up for my FREE Newsletter, The Munchhttps://thenourishedchild.com/munchThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/Ashwell et al. Nutr Res Rev, 2020https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31928558Eat Like a Champion (good information for parents!)https://amzn.to/3PfyuyCEat Like a Champion: The Basics for Young Athleteshttps://thenourishedchild.com/eat-like-a-championEasy Ways to Rehydrate Young Athletes that Workhttps://thenourishedchild.com/best-way-to-rehydrate-young-athletesHow much caffeine is too much for a child?https://thenourishedchild.com/how-much-caffeine-is-too-much-for-a-childThe Young Athlete: Ultimate Guide to Nutritionhttps://thenourishedchild.com/the-young-athlete-ultimate-guide-to-nutritionFREE ResourceA New Book is Coming! Get on the list to be the first to know when!https://thenourishedchild.com/size-wise// GOT QUESTIONS?Want your burning question answered in our podcast? Get the answers straight from Jill Castle. Drop your questions through this linkhttps://www.speakpipe.com/TheNourishedChildpodcast// Connect with [Guest Name]Website: [Insert Here]Email: [Insert Here]Instagram: [Insert Here]Instagram: [Insert Here]// Follow and Subscribe!Podcast Showhttps://thenourishedchild.com/itunesYouTubehttps://thenourishedchild.com/youtubeSpotifyhttps://thenourishedchild.com/spotifyApple Podcasthttps://thenourishedchild.com/applepodcastStitcherhttps://thenourishedchild.com/stitcherRSShttps://thenourishedchild.com/libsynrss// LinksLearn more about The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/about-usLearn more about Jill Castlehttps://jillcastle.com/about-jillListen to The Nourished Child Podcasthttps://jillcastle.com/podcast// Follow Jill on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.childPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pediRDTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/pediRDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcastle/Note: This description may contain affiliate links to products I recommend as a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist. If you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!Also, this channel provides general advice. It does not offer individualized nutrition interventions, instructions or counseling. Please consult with your primary healthcare provider with health concerns or for medical advice.
