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Energy Drinks: The Hidden Dangers
Energy drinks are popular with adults, teens and tweens. Filled with caffeine and sugar, they can give you a quick burst of energy, but there have been numerous health risks reported. Learn why you should be especially cautious if your child is consuming energy drinks.
1) Disturbed Heart Rhythms: High energy drink effects can often include a dangerous disturbed heart rhythm and high blood pressure, according to new research presented at an American Heart Association conference this past spring. (Medical Daily, March 2013)
2) Elevated Blood Pressure: Not only are people affected who are regular caffeine drinkers, but it seems to have an increased detrimental effect on those who rarely drink caffeine to begin with. Most high energy drinks have a much higher concentration of caffeine than a regular cup of coffee, so people who are not used to this level of caffeine may react negatively.
3) Breast Shrinkage: A strange effect linked to some uses of high energy drinks include breast shrinkage in females. It is not yet known exactly what ingredient causes this, but it has been observed in some who consume above average amounts.
4) Gastrointestinal Disturbances: Many people reported an upset stomach upset after drinking some of the high energy drinks, which is not surprising considering the mix of carbonated water, sugar, caffeine and other ingredients.
5) Dizziness, Irritability, Nausea, Nervousness: Many people reported an increase in central nervous system reactions, including anxiety and increased agitation or apprehensiveness.
6) Allergic Reactions: Some reported rash, itching, difficulty breathing, trouble sleeping, and other symptoms after drinking the high energy substances.
7) Headache and Fatigue: An increase in headache and general fatigue were observed in many.
8) B Vitamin Reactions: An excessive amount of B3 vitamin (Niacin) can cause flushing of the skin and may result in liver toxicity. Many of these drinks have high levels of ingredients.
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/parenting-grade-schoolers/128128-hidden-dangers-of-energy-drinks/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/23/just-how-dangerous-are-energy-drinks_n_5515647.html
Energy drinks are popular with adults, teens and tweens. Filled with caffeine and sugar, they can give you a quick burst of energy, but there have been numerous health risks reported. Learn why you should be especially cautious if your child is consuming energy drinks.
There has been a lot of talk lately about the side effects of energy drinks and extra caffeine drinks. With more and more kids opting to drink these for a quick boost of energy before athletic events or other times, it has become a highly controversial topic. We have all heard of the isolated incidents, involving young people who seemed perfectly healthy who have a heart problem right after drinking these high energy drinks. But is there any evidence regarding this? Here are some facts about high energy drinks you should know:
1) Disturbed Heart Rhythms: High energy drink effects can often include a dangerous disturbed heart rhythm and high blood pressure, according to new research presented at an American Heart Association conference this past spring. (Medical Daily, March 2013)
2) Elevated Blood Pressure: Not only are people affected who are regular caffeine drinkers, but it seems to have an increased detrimental effect on those who rarely drink caffeine to begin with. Most high energy drinks have a much higher concentration of caffeine than a regular cup of coffee, so people who are not used to this level of caffeine may react negatively.
3) Breast Shrinkage: A strange effect linked to some uses of high energy drinks include breast shrinkage in females. It is not yet known exactly what ingredient causes this, but it has been observed in some who consume above average amounts.
4) Gastrointestinal Disturbances: Many people reported an upset stomach upset after drinking some of the high energy drinks, which is not surprising considering the mix of carbonated water, sugar, caffeine and other ingredients.
5) Dizziness, Irritability, Nausea, Nervousness: Many people reported an increase in central nervous system reactions, including anxiety and increased agitation or apprehensiveness.
6) Allergic Reactions: Some reported rash, itching, difficulty breathing, trouble sleeping, and other symptoms after drinking the high energy substances.
7) Headache and Fatigue: An increase in headache and general fatigue were observed in many.
8) B Vitamin Reactions: An excessive amount of B3 vitamin (Niacin) can cause flushing of the skin and may result in liver toxicity. Many of these drinks have high levels of ingredients.
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/parenting-grade-schoolers/128128-hidden-dangers-of-energy-drinks/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/23/just-how-dangerous-are-energy-drinks_n_5515647.html
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