Consuming
excess amount of everything is harmful and especially this type of drinks. So
instead of solely relying on sugar and caffeine to get you through busy day,
take a walk or drink plain water to feel more natural and long-lasting energy.Some
of the side effects are: agitation, tremors, stomach upset, chest pain,
dizziness, seizures, insomnia and even heart attacks.
Stress
and anxiety
In
fact, one of the most convincing reasons to stop drinking energy drinks is that
they can cause increased anxiety and stress. Some energy drinks are actually
found to contain more caffeine than it is advertised on their labels. Too much
caffeine has been known to cause jitters and the chronic stress, and a racing
heart from massive amounts of caffeine is not all that comforting either.
High in
sugar
Energy
drinks typically contain a lot of sugar. Some drinks are known to have an
average of 15 tap of sugar. Aside from getting the dreaded sugar crash, sugar
can leave you dehydrated and, as it is also known, suppress the immune system,
increase inflammation, lead to tooth decay and weight gain.
Mood
changes
Studies
have shown that those who frequently drink the stimulant caffeine have been
known to have reduced serotonin levels. This substance is known as the feel
good neurotransmitter. A depletion of this hormone has been linked to low mood,
anxiety and depression.
Taxes
organs
Your
heart, liver, brain, digestive tract and kidneys are all working as if you are
in a flight or fight situation and ultimately get drained from all the work.
Energy drinks trigger your organs to react as if they are in a dangerous
situation so you can imagine how bad it can be.
Insomnia
While
you might like the sudden surge of energy and vigor when you are trying to make
it through a tiresome afternoon, it is not so helpful when you are ready to
turn in for the night. Such drinks can cause you to lose out on deep and
restful sleep at night so that you end up turning to it again the next day.
Artificial
flavors and colors
Most
energy drinks on market shelves are not made from real juice, so they need
artificial colorings and flavorings to make them taste and look more appealing.
Manufacturers use several different food dyes, but one of the most common is
red 30 even those which are not red. It has been tied to reactions ranging from
migraines and headaches to temper tantrums, dizziness, aggressive behavior,
hyperactivity, uncontrollable screaming and crying, nervousness, kicking,
inability to sit still or concentrate in children.
Adrenal
fatigue
Some
people become tired after caffeine intake. This is a symptom of adrenal fatigue
when the adrenalin system of your body becomes overtaxed by constant high
caffeine consumption. The answer is not to increase caffeine even more but to
reduce its amount, detox and get the adrenal glands back to a normal state
B
Vitamins
This
vitamin is one of the ingredients in almost every energetic drink .Consumption
of 2999 or more can result in liver toxicity. More than 99 mg of B6 can cause
sensory nerve problems such as burning sensation and skin lesions.
Ginkgo
Biloba
These
effects vary from headaches, nausea and diarrhea to dizziness, heart
palpitations and restlessness. What is more ginkgo biloba can interact with
other medication such as anti-depressants and blood thinners. One recent study
found that this herb caused thyroid cancer in research.
L-Theanine
This
amino acid is derived from green tea and most energy drinks and shots have
begun putting so called green tea extract in their beverages. It can produce a
different type of alertness than caffeine and there has been no scientific
evidence of it causing adverse side effects. Some people have reported feeling
light headed after consuming a dose of more than 299 mg of L-Theanine.
Allergic
reactions
The
most common energy drink ingredient caffeine can lead to several allergic
reactions such as rash, itching, hives, swelling of the tongue, mouth, face or
lips, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, vomiting.
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