Dangers of Energy Drinks
March 2, 2009
Energy drinks became a hot topic as the fitness revolution took off. All of a sudden, anyone could be a top athlete just by drinking an energy drink. They began gaining recognition in health food stores and gradually made their way onto supermarket shelves.
They promised consumers that if drank these beverages, the consumer would become faster, stronger and more agile. That by drinking this energy drink, the consumer would be able to perform any sport with exact precision and success. While they may all be referred to as energy drinks, not all energy drinks are the same. There are a few ingredients that may be common among all energy drinks, but each one varies with their own energy boosting concoction. Most of which can be related to serious side effects.
Energy drinks are good for quick bursts of energy. The prime ingredient in an energy drink is caffeine. While caffeine is commonly consumed by people everywhere every day, it is harmful to the body when drank in excess. Caffeine can increase a person’s heart rate and cause a jittery feeling. It can also raise blood pressure. The newest fad for energy drinks is to have a chemical or naturally occurring stimulant from some far away jungle or rainforest added to the energy drink.
While there has been some research on these products, their full effects are not known. One of the big stimulants now being added to energy drinks is guarana. Guarana jolts the body full of energy. It also targets the body’s central nervous system and can cause damage to it. Another new ingredient is taurine. Taurine is a natural ingredient that is found in small doses in foods with vitamin B6.
While our bodies can handle a small amount of taurine, excess consumption of this ingredient can become toxin in our bodies. One thing that people do not consider is the safety in mixing energy drinks such as drinking one with guarana in the morning and then another with taurine as your body slows down in the afternoon.
Energy drinks might be good for a quick burst of energy, but their harmful side effects may not be worth it.
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