saniatariq119

@saniatariq119 · 24 Apr 2022

Follow Following

Hazards of energy drinks

While you are indulging in your energy drinks, you really need to know the contents that you are going to take in your body. Undoubtedly, energy drinks have been becoming a popular drink for young adults; according to an estimation, about 30 to 40 percent of the teens and young adults consume them to refresh themselves without knowing that THEY CAN BE REALLY HAZARDOUS !! This is especially true in the case of children and teenagers as their immune system is not strong as adults, and they cannot consume caffeine safely.
    
Why are energy drinks unhealthy?

Energy drinks contain large content of sugar and caffeine. Even a single bottle of energy drink can have 8 to 10 tablespoons of sugar which is similar to the sugar content of coke. This high sugar content with caffeine combination will increase your blood sugar level and will give an initial energy burst. This will then be followed by a sudden fall in blood sugar level, resulting in a crash, and will make you feel tired again.

Effects of consuming Energy drinks:

Consuming energy drinks over time can cause many negative effects on your health.

Cardiovascular problems:

Consuming energy drinks is linked with many cardiovascular problems. A study was conducted in 2016 that showed that drinking energy drinks can increase your blood pressure, which is linked with the risk of stroke and heart attack.

However, it is not yet clear which ingredient makes the energy drinks hard on the heart, but it doesn’t seem to be only caffeine. Researchers believe that many other ingredients present in energy drinks make them harmful to your health, so they should not be overused.

Headaches and migraines:

Consuming too many energy drinks can also lead to severe headaches because of their caffeine content. When you drink a caffeinated energy drink, it causes blood vessels in the brain to constrict. When you stop taking caffeine intake, the blood vessels in the brain dilate, increasing the blood flow and resulting in a headache.

Insomnia:
Energy drinks work great to keep you awake for hours, but they can also lead to sleepiness nights when you overuse them. The lack of sleep can further cause many problems such as stress and fatigue and can make it difficult for you to perform your daily concentration tasks.

Weight gain:

Energy drinks are high-calorie drinks that also contain a lot of sugar, which will lead to weight gain when you over-drink them. Many people believe that leaving out a meal or two and consuming an energy drink can help them create that deficit. But, the reality is that consuming two or more energy drinks a day can push you right over the recommended caloric daily intake, causing weight gain.

High blood pressure:

Caffeine-containing energy drinks can also cause high blood pressure. The people who have normal blood pressure, it is not concerning, but if anyone is already suffering from high blood pressure, then it can be very risky as it can lead you to many other heart-related problems.