We often hold a conception that energy drinks rejuvenate our replenished energy – a colourful can that resembles a soda can also has a lot of harmful contents that are actually worse than soda. Below listed are the potentially dangerous ingredients that are present in your energy drink, that could harm you just like your soda.
Caffeine
The energy that you claim you get comes from Caffeine. The range of quantity varies from 80 mg to 357 mg. There have been studies that have reported that the energy drink raises blood pressure drastically, and could even cause a fatal disease called arrythmia.
If you are drinking these drinks and you are taking in coffee, it is very easy to even cross the daily recommended caffeine intake. Too much caffeine could easily cause nervousness, irritability, upset stomach, and even muscle tremours.
Sugar
Between 21 and 34 g of sugar per serving, and according to studies people who consume energy drinks are taking in 4 to 6 times the recommended amount. Over a longer period of time, this could cause type 2 diabetes.
Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
Drinking ounces of sugar can be very detrimental to health. It increases blood pressure, and causes stress hormones to release. It might even lead to cardiac arrest – in extreme cases.
Liver Issues
There have been cases where patients have reported about buildup of niacin which leads to the formation of hepatitis. Vitamin B3 or Niacin is available in huge doses in energy drinks. Too much niacin can also lead to diabetes.
Taurine
This is an amino acid present in abundance in energy drinks. Taurine with caffeine can cause immense trouble – chest pain, heartbeat issues and even cardiac arrest are the side effects.
Ginseng
Side effects of this includes rapid heartbeat, appetite issues, vertigo, fever, insomnia and more. Some studies show that Ginseng can neither be beneficial or harmful, considering the low doses that are provided in energy drinks.
