I've been making all these posts where energy drinks have just been getting a bad reception. I decided to do a little research to see if they really are unhealthy.
Some people think they are a gift from god that helps them get up in the morning, others think that they are a gross unhealthy sin. When you start to judge them though, first you need to remember that they're all made differently. One can be very healthy filled with very little caffeine and chemicals while another can be jam packed with caffeine, surgar, and excessive amounts of vitamins. It all depends on the formula of the drink.
Lets talk about the dangers first since thats what everyone is mainly interested in. Excesses of caffeine and sugar are unhealthy. While they are safe in moderation, caffeine is extremely addictive. In addition too much caffeine can lead to high blood preasure, anxiety, insomnia, and a rapid heart beat. When mixed with physical activity or alcohol caffeine intake can lead to dehydration which can make it very hard to lose weight. The sugar in energy drinks is high. Too many energy drinks can lead to gaining weight. Energy drinks in moderation can be healthy.
Healthy energy drinks are good for you because of their herbal and nutritional ingredients such as guarana, ginseng, and kava kava. Their ingredients can increase calmness and memory while reducing stress. The key to all energy drinks is moderation as too much of any energy drink can lead to unhealthy results. Even healthy energy drinks contain some caffeine and sugar. The key is to drink the healthy amount which is usually recomended on the can.
http://www.brighthub.com/health/diet-nutrition/articles/68385.aspx
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