Energy Drink Persuasive Speech

Lately there’s been alot of controversy surrounding energy drink. Why are teens drinking them? Why are they considered unhealthy? What are the bad effects? Today, i’m going to tell you. Energy drinks have been around since the 80s, when the first one was released. The amount of drinks sold only begins to grow, with a majority being purchased by teens. Energy drinks are unhealthy because of the high caffeine levels and can cause addiction to caffeine. Teens are drinking them because they want what what is promised, energy.

First, we’re going to discuss what makes energy drinks so attractive to teens and young adults. The first, and most obvious, reason is that energy drinks taste good. They are loaded with sugar and contain up to a quarter

The first immediate effects of drinking energy drinks are physical. This includes jitters, nervousness, upset stomach, headaches, difficulty concentrating, difficulty sleeping and frequent urination. The thing is, any caffeinated drink can cause these effects. Energy drinks side effects are more severe due to the excessive amounts of caffeine. As I previously mentioned, energy drinks are loaded with caffeine. Too much caffeine can cause the jitters you get from energy drinks. An amino acid referred to as L-carnitine has been noted to cause headaches, stomach aches and nausea when given more than the safe amount. This amino acid is commonly found in energy drinks. The second immediate effects of drinking energy drinks are phycological. In a recent study published by Journal of Addiction Medicine, it was noticed that kids who drink energy drinks are more susceptible to trying drugs and alcohol in the 30 days after consumption of the energy drinks. Energy drinks are addictive, don’t get me wrong. It isn’t correct to think that because you could handle an energy drink, you can handle other things, even though they aren’t similar. They are both addicting though, which is my third and final side effect. The sugar in the energy drinks, while very unhealthy, makes the drinks very addicting. Caffeine is also considered a drug because it stimulates the central nervous system, causing increased alertness. Caffeine gives people an increased energy boost and elevates mood. The excessive amounts of caffeine start an addiction in the young people energy drinks are available too. In conclusion, energy drinks are addictive and can make you feel