Most energy drinks contents are unknown yet we drink them because they promise to make you alert,more energized and boost your mental and physical capabilities. Below are 7 effects of energy drinks you should know before you pick up that can of the counter or fridge.
1. CAFFEINE
Most energy drinks have high levels of caffeine which is dangerous and the manufacturing companies don't have to disclose the amount of caffeine in their products. Excess caffeine can cause elevated heart rates,increase blood pressure, nervous activity and eventually heart illnesses.
2. UNKNOWN CONTENTS
The exact contents in energy drinks are unknown to the consumer as most have misleading labels and are not consistent across brands as some are labeled as dietary supplements rather than beverage and therefore have loose guidelines on how to label their ingredients.
3. HEALTH EFFECTS.
Energy drinks are relatively new to the beverage market and because their ingredients are unknown including their additive combinations, it is nearly impossible to gather their long term effects on your health.
4.HIGH CALORIES LEVELS
Energy drinks are usually loaded with high levels of sugars and calories. Equivalent to soda and juices, which we all know that they are pumped with extra sugars, the same principles apply. A serving of energy drink can contain 14 teaspoons of sugar, mor than twice the recommended dosage. Sugar is vital for energy boosts but is it worth the long term effects on your health and weight gain?
5. VITAMINS OVERDOSE
Excessive consumption of B3 and B6 vitamins could cause side effects. B3 can cause a flushing of the skin, stomach upset,blurred visions or liver inflammation. Some drinks have 150 % more than the recommended dose of 35mg a day. B6 can cause nerve damage and numbness of the legs and arms.
6. ADDICTION
As we have seen,most energy drinks contain caffeine and it is addictive. As little as 100mg of caffeine can get an adult hooked up. As you increase the consumption of this drinks, the chances of withdrawal effects increase incase a sudden stop in intake is experienced
7 .DEHYDRATION
Due to the high levels of sugars and caffeine,the body will automatically lose water hence the feeling of dehydration and thirst. And you will crave more of the energy drink. This is a vicious cycle that will ultimately have severe side effects in the long term
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