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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 ...
These drinks can contain anywhere from 200 mg to 350 mg of caffeine, and the large amounts of caffeine in these drinks can cause significant health problems, especially in teens and adolescents ...
But indulging in an energy drink comes with trade-offs, like potential side effects from high caffeine consumption and a laundry list of processed ingredients.
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]
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.
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]
It's now clear that under no circumstances should children or adolescents be given access to these beverages.
Glucuronolactone is an ingredient used in some energy drinks, [2] often in unnaturally high doses. Research into Glucuronolactone is too limited to assert claims about its safety [8] The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that it is unlikely that glucurono-γ-lactone would have any interaction with caffeine, taurine, alcohol or the effects of exercise.