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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 be dangerous for 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.
He can also play a role in blood pressure. When a person drinks excess caffeine, blood pressure increases in the first two hours after consumption, causing stress on the cardiovascular system. Over time, constant consumption of these drinks can induce hypertension.
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. Consuming so much sugar can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar, known as the pic of blood sugar.
Recurrent blood sugar peaks can repeatedly stimulate insulin production in the body and induce resistance to insulin. 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 excretes too much liquid from the body in a short time, 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, which is a hard substance which acts as a protective layer on 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 and 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:
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?
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), adults should not consume more than 400 milligrams (MG) of caffeine per day. However, the “too” “too” can vary from person to person.
This graph demonstrates different 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 a energy drink per day, according to their individual 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. The following ingredients can be useful in small doses but can cause negative effects when consumed in excess. They include:
- Guarana, a secondary source of caffeine.
- Taurine, which plays a role in muscle, neurological and cardiovascular health.
- Ginseng, which improves the effects of caffeine on the body.
- High levels of B vitamins, which help immunity, skin health and tissue and energy consumption.
- Glucuronolactone, which plays a role in vigilance, concentration and performance.
- Yohimbe, who plays a role in reproductive health, sports performance and weight management.
- Carnitine, which plays a role in the way 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 certain drugs 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:
Energy drinks and black stools
No scientific evidence supports the assertion that energy drinks make the stools become black. That said, some ingredients can cause changes in stool color or cause problems with the gastrointestinal tract, leading to dark stools. Black stools are generally a sign of bleeding in your gastrointestinal tract and is not directly associated with energy drinks.
Alternatives to energy drinks
If you always want to enjoy caffeine but want to ward off the potential complications of energy drinks, you can choose healthier alternatives. They include:
Main to remember
- Although energy drinks are safe when consumed in small quantities, they can cause a variety of healthy health effects when consumed in excess.
- Excess caffeine from energy drinks can cause problems with the heart, kidneys and blood sugar regulation.
- 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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