Energy drinks are quite popular among the youth. Their consumption has increased rapidly in the last 2 decades. Of course, companies making energy drinks claim that drinking it improves physical and mental functioning, but scientific studies say something else. Most medical research has found that commercial energy drinks are not good for health. Drinking them can cause dehydration and can also cause insomnia. At the same time, some people can also become victims of heart disease. Today in this article you will know how energy drinks are harmful for health -

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  1. What Are Energy Drinks?
  2. Disadvantages Of Energy Drinks
  3. Benefits Of Energy Drinks
  4. Summary
Doctors for Good and Bad of Energy Drinks: Benefits and Side Effects of Energy Drinks

These are a type of non-alcoholic beverages. They are mainly made from caffeine, added sugar and some dietary supplements. The companies making them claim that all these compounds found in energy drinks can increase physical alertness, attention and energy.

Usually, energy drinks contain about 80mg of caffeine per 237ml, which is equal to an average cup of coffee. Now the problem is that many energy drink cans are larger than 237ml. Apart from this, some energy drinks also contain high amounts of caffeine.

Not only this, many energy drinks also contain herbal extracts like guarana, which is considered a natural source of caffeine. On an average, there is 40mg of caffeine per gram of guarana. Thus, such energy drinks contain excessive amounts of caffeine, which is not good for health. Excessive caffeine can cause high heart rate and anxiety.

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It has been proved in many scientific researches that energy drinks have more disadvantages than benefits. By consuming them, a person can become a victim of dehydration and the sugar level in the body can increase. Let us know about some of its other benefits in detail -

Dehydration Due To Energy Drinks

Consuming energy drinks can cause dehydration in a person. In such a situation, if someone wants to take energy drinks, then it is better to include water or juice in your diet regularly and in large quantities, so that the risks caused by energy drinks can be avoided.

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Sleep Problems Due To Energy Drinks

The amount of caffeine present in energy drinks can cause sleep-related problems. Sometimes it can also cause insomnia. In such a situation, it is better not to make the consumption of energy drinks a habit, especially not to consume energy drinks at all at night. Apart from this, migraine patients should also try to keep distance from energy drinks.

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Stress Dehydration Due To Energy Drinks

Symptoms or problems like anxiety, stress or nervousness can be seen in those who consume energy drinks. Actually, the caffeine present in energy drinks can be considered the reason behind this too. Important information related to caffeine has revealed that it can cause problems like anxiety or nervousness.

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Heart Problems Due To Energy Drinks

Energy drinks can also have a direct effect on the heartbeat of a person. Actually, consumption of energy drinks can cause heart disease or problems related to less or more heartbeat. The reason for this can also be considered to be the caffeine present in it.

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Diabetes Due To Energy Drinks

There are many energy drinks, which contain a good amount of sugar. In such a situation, an increase in blood sugar level can be seen by consuming them. Especially in those people who have diabetes.

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If a sportsperson or a person who regularly does heavy workouts in the gym consumes energy drinks in limited quantities, then the following benefits can be obtained -

Give Instant Energy

As the word energy is hidden in the name itself, it would not be wrong to say that energy drinks can give instant energy. It can be helpful in removing tiredness. Therefore, it can be beneficial for sportspersons and gym goers.

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For The Brain

Energy drinks can also be beneficial for improving brain function, increasing concentration, keeping the brain alert and sharpening memory. Actually, the mixture of caffeine and sugar present in it can be considered the reason for this.

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It is clear that drinking energy drinks in large quantities or drinking them continuously can lead to many types of health problems. Therefore, it should be consumed in limited quantities. At the same time, if someone has to drink energy drinks, then there can be no better option than homemade energy drinks. Adopt home remedies as much as possible and try to keep yourself healthy and energetic.

Dr.Vasanth

Dr.Vasanth

General Physician
2 Years of Experience

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