Energy drinks banned on campus in growing number of East Texas districts

EAST TEXAS, Texas (KLTV) - A growing number of Texas school districts are banning energy drinks on campus this year, citing health risks associated with high levels of caffeine and sugar.

Administrators say energy drinks affect three major areas of the body: the heart, the nervous system, and metabolism.

High amounts of caffeine and sugar can raise heart rate, leading to high blood pressure or chest palpitations.