Energy drinks have become a multi-billion dollar
industry that continues to grow, yet regulation of this enterprise remains
largely unchecked. Now, a new study shows that healthy adults who consume
energy drinks have "significantly increased" heart contraction rates
an hour later.
Energy
drinks contain supplements and vitamins and are required to list warnings on
the label about consuming more than the recommended serving.
Over consumption
of energy drinks may lead to the following outcomes
Liver
damage
Respiratory
Disorder
Seizures
Rhabdomyolysis
Heart
Palpitations
Myocardial
Infarction
Coronary
Vasoconstriction
Cerebral
Vasoconstriction
Altered
Electrolyte Levels
Interferes
with Calcium Absorption
Increased
Sweat Excretion
Affected
Blood Pressure
Psychotic
conditions
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal
Pain
Increase
Urine Flow
Kidney
failure
Agitation
The
ingredients of energy drinks vary a great deal from one brand to another, but
many of them contain potentially harmful substances, such as caffeine, taurine,
sugars, sweeteners, herbal supplements, and other ingredients. Although energy
drinks are easily confused with sports drinks and vitamin waters, they are
actually quite distinct, in that sports drinks and vitamin waters may be
suitable for rehydration, whereas energy drinks are not. This is because some
of the ingredients in energy drinks carry potential risks, these beverages
typically provide little or no benefit, and they can cause drug interactions. Try to drink filtered water.
There
are a number of health risks associated with energy drinks, including:
Cardiac Arrest
Those
with underlying heart conditions have gone into cardiac arrest after just a few
energy drinks. Before drinking energy drinks or caffeine, be sure to know your
heart’s health. Studies showes that energy drinks cause more forceful heart
contractions, which could be harmful to some with certain heart conditions.
Headaches and Migraines
Too
many energy drinks can lead to severe headaches from the caffeine withdrawal
symptoms. Changing the amount of caffeine you ingest daily can cause more
frequent headaches.
Insomnia
Energy
drinks do a good job of keeping people awake, but when abused, they can cause
some people to miss sleep all together. This lack of sleep causes impaired
functioning and can be dangerous to drive or perform other concentration heavy
tasks.
Type 2 Diabetes
Because
many energy drinks are also very high in sugar, they can eventually wear out
the insulin producing cells of the pancreas, which leads to type 2 diabetes.
Drug Interaction
Some
of the ingredients in energy drinks can interact with prescription medications
especially medications taken for depression.
Addiction
People
can become addicted to caffeine and energy drinks. This can lead to lack of
functioning when unable to have the energy drink or a financial stress from
having to buy several energy drinks daily.
Risky behavior
Studies
showed that teens are more likely to take dangerous risks when high on
caffeine. This could result in injury or legal trouble.
Jitters and Nervousness
Too
much caffeine from energy drinks causes some people to shake and be anxious.
This can interfere with performing needed tasks or cause emotional issues.
Vomiting
Too
many energy drinks can lead to vomiting. This causes dehydration and acid
erosion of teeth and esophagus if frequent.
Allergic Reactions
Because
of the many ingredients in energy drinks reactions could occur, from minor
itching to airway constriction.
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