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Often, people are reaching for an energy drink because of its name—they’re looking for more energy. But Kitchen says that marketing is misleading. “Energy only comes from food or drinks with ...
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 ...
The energy drink market has exploded in recent years and by 2030 is expected to reach $33 billion. Much of this growth has been attributed to a shift in marketing strategies that now target young ...
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.
Caffeine: Often found in coffee, black tea, energy drinks, some soft drinks (e.g., Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Mountain Dew, among others), and chocolate. It is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug, but has only mild dependence liability for long-term users. [73]
Energy drinks and heart attack risk . An editorial accompanying the new research explores categorizing energy drinks as an “arrhythmogenic food,” which are foods that might cause heart arrhythmia.
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.