An energy drink is a type of drink containing stimulant drugs, usually including caffeine, which is marketed as providing mental and physical stimulation (marketed as "energy", but distinct from food energy). They may or may not be carbonated and many also contain sugar or other sweeteners, herbal extracts, taurine, and amino acids ... what is energy drinks and what s benefits and its effect on health?
Energy drinks are kind of drinks that contained stimulant drugs such as caffeine with large amounts. These drinks are either carbonated or non-carbonated and composed from sugar, amino acids and supported with herbal extracts. The consumption of these drinks may led to health problem such as increased heart pulse and lead to heart attrack.
Energy drinks have the effects caffeine and sugar provide, but there is little or no evidence that the wide variety of other ingredients have any effect.Most of the effects of energy drinks on cognitive performance, such as increased attention and reaction speed, are primarily due to the presence of caffeine.Other studies, however, ascribe those performance improvements to the effects of the combined ingredients.Advertising for energy drinks usually features increased muscle strength and endurance, but there is still no scientific consensus to support these claims.Energy drinks have been associated with health risks, such as an increased rate of injury when usage is combined with alcohol,and excessive or repeated consumption can lead to cardiac and psychiatric conditions.
Excessive consumption of energy drink has been linked to a host of health and behaviour problems in children, from headaches to hyperactivity.
Energy drinks are supposed to do just what the name implies -- give you an extra burst of energy.
Energy drinks are marketed as beverages that boost mental and physical performance. Caffeine is the most common stimulant in these drinks, but some brands contain other plant-based stimulants, such as guarana and ginseng
See:
Article Energy Drink Consumption in Europe: A Review of the Risks, A...
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/130306
http://www.britishsoftdrinks.com/position-statements/energy-drinks
http://www.energydrinkseurope.org/assessment-european-food-safety-authority/
Article [Risks of energy drinks in youths].
Not good unless you are involved in some real sports activity. Over burden your pancreas to release more insulin.
So not recommended for normal people
Energy drinks can cause interesting behavior, lead to poor dental health, and of course obesity
Energy drinks also may contain other ingredients such as guarana (another source of caffeine sometimes called Brazilian cocoa), sugars, taurine, ginseng, B vitamins, glucuronolactone, yohimbe, carnitine, and bitter orange.
They typically contain water, electrolytes and sugar. Energy drinks have added caffeine and other ingredients that their manufacturers say increase stamina and "boost" performance. ... energy" drink to reach the United States wasn't really anenergy drink at all -- it was more of a hyped-up soft drink called Jolt Cola.
Pros
- Energy drinks give you an good energy boost.
- Quick pick me up.
- Vitamin B: improves mood and can fight cancer and heart disease.
- B12: Keeps your red blood cells and nerves healthy. ...
- B6: helps body with cardiovascular, immune and nervous system function.
- Niacin: Helps relieve arthritis pains and lower blood lipids.
Cons
- Energy drinks carry a lot of Caffeine and sugar. According to fitbug.com, “Energy drinks also have a lot of sugar, about the same as a can of coke, or as much as 8-10 teaspoons. While this sugar in combination with the caffeine will increase your blood sugar levels and give you an initial energy burst, this is usually followed by a sudden fall in blood sugar levels, causing a "crash" and you feel tired and lethargic again. “
- Energy drinks are NOT good for exercising. They will dehydrate you giving you less enery to workout.
- Can become addicting
- Causes headaches/Migranes due to withdrawal from caffeine
- Insomnia: Energy drinks can cause lack of sleep. Too much caffeine will definitely keep you awake.
- Jitters: Energy drinks can make you jittery and anxious
- High Blood Pressure: Caffeine has the ability to raise a person’s blood pressure.
- Niacin: One of the main ingredients in Energy Drinks is Niacin. Although it has its benefits, niacin can cause dizziness, and rapid heart rate.
An energy drink is a type of drink containing sugar and stimulant compounds, usually caffeine, which is marketed as providing mental and physical stimulation. They may or may not be carbonated and may also contain other sweeteners, herbal extracts, taurine, and amino acids. Source: Wikipedia
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Energy Drunks
An energy drink is a type of drink containing sugar and stimulant compounds, usually caffeine, which is marketed as providing mental and physical stimulation. They may or may not be carbonated and may also contain other sweeteners, herbal extracts, taurine, and amino acids.
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Energy drinks are popular in many sports because they promise increased performance.
Energy drinks are soft drinks containing a high percentage of sugar, caffeine, or another stimulant, typically consumed as a way of overcoming tiredness. Energy is traditionally obtained from sugars; typically sucrose and glucose, and stimulant energy from caffeine, taurine and other ingredients including glucuronolactone, inositol and B vitamins. Energy drinks have exploded in popularity in the past several years; however, their use is not without risk. Caffeine the main active ingredient in energy drinks may acutely cause caffeine intoxication, resulting in tachycardia, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, and death.
Kindly see the following RG links.
Working Paper Energy drinks: what's the evidence?
Article Energy Drink Use in University Students and Associated Factors
Article Energy Drinks Consumption amongst Medical Students and Inter...
Article Energy drinks for children and adolescents
Article The “High” Risk of Energy Drinks
Article Energy drinks: Health risks and toxicity
Article Health Effects of Energy Drinks on Children, Adolescents, an...
Article The Effect of Acute Consumption of Energy Drinks on Blood Pr...
Article Energy Drinks: Psychological Effects and Impact on Well-bein...
Article Survey of energy drink consumption and adverse health effect...
Chapter Main Effects of Energy Drinks on Mood, Reaction Time and Brain Regions
Energy drinks have many effect on health
Energy Drinks and Their Impact on the Cardiovascular System: Potential Mechanisms. Grasser EK et al. Adv Nutr. (2016)
Energy Drinks: Implications for the Breastfeeding Mother. Thorlton J et al. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. (2016)
Energy drinks are supposed to do just what the name implies -- give you an extra burst of energy. As it turns out, most of that "energy" comes from two main ingredients: sugar and caffeine. A typical energy drink can contain up to 80 milligrams of caffeine (about the same amount as a cup of coffee). By comparison, a 2006 study found that the average 12-ounce soda contains 18 to 48 mg of caffeine.
Reports of caffeine toxicity from energy drink consumption are increasing, particularly among adolescents, warranting review and regulation of the labelling and sale of these drinks. Educating adolescents and increasing the community's awareness of the hazards from energy drinks is of paramount importance
Energy is traditionally obtained from sugars; typically sucrose and glucose, and stimulant energy from caffeine, taurine and other ingredients including glucuronolactone, inositol and B vitamins.
Energy drinks that have a high caffeine content are legally required to be labelled as having a high caffeine content. Since 2010, the BSDA has operated a voluntary voluntary Code of Practice agreeing not to market or promote products to under 16s.
Energy drinks are harmful to the digestive system:
- The high caffeine content leads to a defect in the hormones of the digestive system and increase acid secretions in the stomach which may lead to ulcers and infections in the walls of the stomach and esophagus and the twelve. It may lead with time to a weak esophageal valve and thus easily return the food and acids from the stomach inversely to the esophagus which may lead to acidity and ulceration of the esophagus.
- The containment of energy drinks on the amount of sugar, especially high sugar industrial may lead to the destruction of some vitamins, especially vitamin (B), which may lead to indigestion. The large number of artificial sweeteners leads to diarrhea
Interesting contributions and informative submissions by respected colleagues.
Energy drinks are defined as beverages that contain components that increase mental performance and energy in the body. Almost all these drinks contain caffeine, which stimulates brain function, increases concentration and alertness, and the Department of Mental Health and Material Services That the box contains between 80-500 mg of caffeine, which enters the bloodstream after 10 minutes of consumption, which raises blood pressure and heartbeat, and rises to the highest level in the period between 14-45 minutes of After consumption, some of these drinks also contain other botanical agents are known for their catalytic effects, such as Ginseng.
Modern civilization is increasingly seeking "miracles mixtures" with healthy intent. In fact, they should seek to understand better and return to natural food, without toxic in production or consumption. They are going against a good healthy life.
It is harmful for our (mental) health, in particular, students. So those high - caffeinated beverages have been kicked out from shelves of school stores in Korea.
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