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Drinking energy drinks often increases energy because they contain high levels of caffeine or other stimulating ingredients. Long -term consumption can cause undesirable side effects that can affect your health.
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1. Your heart rate and blood pressure increase
Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, which can cause problems with heart function and the cardiovascular system, including heart palpitations and arrhythmias. Irregular heartbeat can also become permanent for someone who drinks many of these drinks.
Caffeine can also affect blood pressure. When a person drinks excess caffeine, blood pressure increases in the first two hours after consumption, causing stress on the cardiovascular system. The constant consumption of these drinks can induce hypertension over time.
Other heart events associated with the consumption of long -term energy drinks
Although irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure are generally associated with the consumption of a large amount of energy drinks, other heart events have also been correlated, in particular:
2. You may feel anxiety, insomnia and agitation
The dose of caffeine often found in energy drinks is significantly higher than in other caffeinated drinks, which can disrupt mental health.
The consumption of energy drinks increases anxiety and can cause trouble sleeping.
In the long term, high consumption of energy drinks over a few months can cause prolonged and increased problems with mental health, in particular:
These effects can arise in people with existing mental health problems.
3. Your blood sugar increases
Energy drinks often contain high levels of sugar or sweeteners. The consumption of as much sugar can quickly increase blood sugar, known as the pic of blood sugar.
Recurrent blood sugar spikes can repeatedly stimulate insulin production and induce insulin resistance. When insulin resistance occurs, it increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
4. You pee more, increasing the risk of dehydration
Caffeine increases urine production. When a person quickly excretes too much liquid from the body, this can cause dehydration.
Prolonged consumption of energy drinks can also cause kidney failure, which occurs when the kidneys have more difficulty filtering blood waste.
5. Your dental enamel can start to erode
The enamel, a hard substance that protects the rest of your teeth, can become eroded or dissolved with high levels of consumption of energy drinks. Over time, this can increase the risk of:
- Cavities
- Dental caries
- Teeth sensitivity
6. Your bathroom habits change
In the short term, caffeine consumption leads to more frequent bathroom visits and diarrhea. Long -term use can also irritate the stomach and intestines, which can cause other negative effects, in particular:
- Nausea
- Digestive upheaval
- Bloating
- Gas
- Gastritis
7. You could gain weight
Since many energy drinks contain high levels of sugar and calories, excessive consumption can cause weight gain over time. People who consume energy drinks may also be more likely to eat and drink other energy -rich foods and live more sedentary lifestyles, resulting in weight increase.
How many caffeine is too much?
Adults should not consume more than 400 milligrams (MG) of caffeine per day. However, this varies from person to person.
This graphic demonstrates various types of energy drinks and their caffeine content by portion.
| Brand | Portion (ounces) | Caffeine content (milligrams) |
| 5 -hour energy | 1.9 | 208 |
| Monster energy | 16 | 160 |
| Energetic drink | 23.5 | 280 |
| Red Bull | 8.4 | 80 |
| Slam | 16 | 300 |
| C4 Ultimate Energy | 16 | 300 |
| Celsius essentials | 16 | 270 |
| Gatorade Fast Twitch | 12 | 200 |
| Primordial energy | 16 | 200 |
| Gaseous | 16 | 160 |
| N ° | 16 | 160 |
| Rockstar | 16 | 160 |
Energy drinks and caffeine content
Since the energy drinks mentioned above contain less than 400 mg of caffeine per portion, people can generally consume an energetic drink safely per day, depending on their situation. Adverse effects generally occur when more than one is consumed daily over a long period.
Ingredients
Although the consumption of caffeine and sugar should be monitored, energy drinks often contain other ingredients that can cause harmful health effects. Some ingredients can be useful in small doses but can cause negative effects when consumed in excess, such as:
- Guarana: a secondary source of caffeine
- Taurine: impact muscle, neurological and cardiovascular health
- Ginseng: improves the effects of caffeine on the body
- B Vitamins: helps in immunity, skin health and tissues and energy consumption
- Glucuronolactone: plays a role in vigilance, concentration and performance
- Yohimbe: affects reproductive health, sports performance and weight management
- Carnitine: has an impact on how cells use fatty acids for energy
Who should avoid energy drinks?
Although most adults can consume energy drinks in moderation, some groups should avoid them. They include:
- Children and adolescents
- Pregnant people or breastfeeding
- Those who have caffeine sensitivities
- People who have health problems or who take medication that can interact with energy drinking ingredients
- People with mental illness
- People with heart problems
Warning signs that you should not ignore
If you regularly consume energy drinks, there are a few warning panels that you should not ignore who tell you that you consume them too much. They include:
- Difficulty breathing
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Seizures
- Increased thirst or urination
- Quick or irregular heart rate
- Muscle contraction
- Gastrointestinal upheaval, including diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness or agitation
- Vigilance changes
Alternatives to energy drinks
You can choose healthier alternatives if you still want to enjoy caffeine, but want to ward off the potential complications of energy drinks. They include:
Main to remember
- Although energy drinks are safe when consumed in small quantities, they can cause various harmful effects on health when consumed in excess.
- Excess caffeine from energy drinks can cause problems with heart, kidneys and blood sugar.
- Although most adults can safely consume small to moderate quantities of energy drinks, adolescents, children and people with certain medical conditions should avoid them.
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