Within a span of 6 hours, a man consumed 25 cans of energy drinks which caused a clot in his brain that left him numb and speechless.
Energy Drinks - Power or Hype?
Energy drinks come with the promise of giving a boost during a workout unlike anything an energy rich food can provide. This discussion will give an insight to the pros and cons of energy drinks.
Energy drinks come with the promise of giving a boost during a workout unlike anything an energy rich food can provide. This discussion will give an insight to the pros and cons of energy drinks.
‘Energy drinks contain up to 100 mg caffeine per fluid ounce, eight times more than a regular coffee which may lead to cardiac complications.’
He suffered several mini-strokes for weeks to come. This left him numb and unable to speak as the supply of oxygen to his brain was reduced. He says the drinks are bad as drugs and should not be sold as they nearly killed him. A single can contains around 160 mg caffeine which is more than a double espresso and 14 teaspoons of sugar.
A Red Bull spokesman told, 'One 250ml can of Red Bull contains 80mg of caffeine, about the same as a cup of home-brewed coffee. The European Food Safety Authority has stated that caffeine intake of up to 400mg per day (five 250 ml cans or five cups of coffee) does not raise safety concerns for the general healthy adult population.'
Alcohol With Energy Drinks - The Bad Mix
Youngsters around the world are combining alcohol with energy drinks. Studies show that consuming this combination could have severe health impacts.
Youngsters around the world are combining alcohol with energy drinks. Studies show that consuming this combination could have severe health impacts.
Most energy drinks consist of similar ingredients -- water, sugar, caffeine, certain vitamins, minerals and non-nutritive stimulants such as guarana, taurine and ginseng.
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Military Soldiers Who Use Energy Drinks Have Sleep Problems
Consumption of three or more energy drinks per day was associated with sleepiness on the job and sleeping ≤4 hours per night.
Consumption of three or more energy drinks per day was associated with sleepiness on the job and sleeping ≤4 hours per night.
The health risks associated with energy drinks are mostly attributed to their high sugar and caffeine levels. They range from risk-seeking behavior, such as substance misuse and aggression, mental health problems in the form of anxiety and stress, to increased blood pressure, obesity, kidney damage, fatigue, stomachaches and irritation.
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Junk Food and Energy Drinks may Affect Brain Development in Teens
Energy drinks and junk food consumption is increasing among teens and is affecting their brain development leading to learning and memory problems.
Energy drinks and junk food consumption is increasing among teens and is affecting their brain development leading to learning and memory problems.
