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Parents should encourage their kids not to purchase energy drinks, as the caffeine dose is too high for children and adolescents and could lead to some of the many side effects associated with too ...
While the extra energy can be nice, high consumption can be extremely dangerous.On July 20th, British bodybuilder and father of one, Dean Wharmby, lost a battle against liver cancer reportedly ...
The name says it all: Energy drinks provide a boost of energy in the form of caffeine. “Caffeine is a stimulant, which means it increases activity in your brain and nervous system,” says Dr ...
High caffeine consumption in energy drinks (at least one liter or 320 mg of caffeine) was associated with short-term cardiovascular side effects including hypertension, prolonged QT interval, and heart palpitations. These cardiovascular side effects were not seen with smaller amounts of caffeine consumption in energy drinks (less than 200 mg). [79]
A functional beverage is a conventional liquid food marketed to highlight specific product ingredients or supposed health effects. [1] [2]Beverages marketed as "functional" include dairy drinks, sports and performance drinks, energy drinks, ready-to-drink teas, kombucha, "smart" drinks, fortified fruit drinks, plant milks, and enhanced water.
The caffeine content of cola drinks and most energy drinks can be difficult to determine, because in many cases the labels do not indicate the dose per serving. Caffeine doses in these beverages range from 20 to 30 mg in some soft drinks, up to 350 mg or more in some energy drinks.
Energy drinks may offer a quick energy boost, but they have potential risks and are not a good long-term solution. If you are suffering from ongoing exhaustion, it’s important to understand why.
Excessive consumption of energy drinks can have serious health effects resulting from high caffeine and sugar intakes, particularly in children, teens, and young adults. [18] [19] Excessive energy drink consumption may disrupt teens' sleep patterns and may be associated with increased risk-taking behavior. [18]