There should be restricted sale to minors buying energy drinks and supplements. Energy drinks and vitamin supplements are bad for the body. Most people would not agree because lots of people have been given energy by drinking one of these foul drinks. Many people have died from drinking these caffeine filled drinks. Some have had conditions where they should not have taken the drink in the first place. Drinking these popular energy drinks can lead to dehydration and high caffeine consumption. Over consumption of these energy drinks can lead to many health issues. These can include: anxiety, type 2 diabetes, insomnia, headaches and many more. Two reasons people should not be consuming an energy drink is dehydration, and the many health issues …show more content…
We as humans need to drink at least half a gallon of water a day. Do you think most people who drink these energy drinks get that much water? I myself does not think they get near enough water. Energy drinks can lead to dehydration because of all the caffeine it contains. Caffeine in coffee causes dehydration too, so most people would ask what the difference is in how dangerous it would be to consume a cup of coffee, then that of an energy drink. Well, the answer lies in the amount inserted. An average cup of coffee contains 95 mg of caffeine while the average energy drink contains over 200 mg. There is your difference. Energy drinks can also cause major health issues such as the ones listed above. In one case a teenager died from drinking to much of one certain type of energy drink. This is called red bull. It is one of the most popular and dangerous energy drinks around. Lanna Hamman was the victim of a heart attack while on vacation in Mexico. This was caused by her drinking energy drinks instead of water. Her friends said that she would rarely drink water. Energy drinks were her prime source. This is a clear subject as to one reason why drinking energy drinks such as red bull have fatal
Terry, L. (2014, June 25). The Oregonian. Retrieved June 26, 2014, from More deahts linked to energy drinks: 34 since 2004: http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2014/06/more_deaths_linked_to_energy_d.html
So in conclusion, Alcoholic Energy Drinks should be banned in the United States because they can cause heart palpitation, and produce sleeping problems. They impair a person’s ability to judge their level of intoxication, which could lead someone to drink past their limit resulting in an overdose. They increase the likeliness of people engaging in risky behaviors such as driving while under the influence, and having unprotected sex. They also increase the chances of sexually assaulting someone or being sexually assaulted.
Caffeine is the most popular and most widely used stimulant in the world. In Canada, the average person drinks 2.6 cups of coffee a day; that is equivalent to 949 cups of coffee a year. (Van Houtte) Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that improves ones attention, focus, and fatigue. When caffeine is ingested it causes your neurons to move at a faster rate, increasing alertness. (Fit Day) Caffeine also binds to the neural receptors, which blocks the adenosine, which prolongs tiredness. Caffeine is a white odorless powder that is most commonly found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and pops. Caffeine can also be considered and ergogenic aid. Ergogenic aids are external influences that enhance/ improves ones strength, endurance, reaction time and speed of recovery. (Healthline) The three theories that make caffeine an ergogenic aid during exercise is the effect it has on the central nervous system, skeletal muscles, and metabolic changes. (Sheila G. Dean) Caffeine also has a positive effect on an individual’s health, some positive effects include: reduces risk of developing liver cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s. (Chawala) Caffeine has been proven to have positive effects on an athlete’s performance, and ones overall health.
Caffeine functions similarly to the hormone adrenaline (State Government of Victoria, 2014), and increases dopamine levels causing you to feel happy. It blocks adenosine receptors, which prevents you from feeling drowsy (Staci, 2012). Caffeine also stimulates the brain, improves comprehension, memory, reflexes, and the clarity of thoughts (Important Facts About Caffeine, 2011).
Have you ever had those mornings when you couldn’t get out of bed? It has happened to all of us. However, the one way to counter that sleep attack from your body is to drink energy drinks. Energy drinks contain caffeine, and a lot of it. Most Energy drinks contain somewhere from 80 to 90 mg. of caffeine (per 250 mL). Energy drinks aren’t just filled with caffeine, they contain many other things as well. Whether it’s Ginseng, a herb believed to increase energy. Or maybe it’s Guarana, a plant that contains 4-5% caffeine, compared to arabica coffee beans, which contain 2-3%. With all of these unique ingredients inside energy drinks, will people be able to tell if they are drinking energy drinks, or something else?
An example is the Aspartame found in diet soda. Focusing on diet soda, it is shown that it is linked to even more diseases and causes more side effects than regular soda. Furthermore, “Numerous studies over the past several years have reported links between diet soda and weight gain, diabetes, heart problems, and other health issues. Most recently, headlines sounded alarms about a higher chance of dementia and stroke among diet soda drinkers” (Is Drinking…). The aspartame that is used in the diet soda is the main culprit for diet sodas effects. In fact, “Aspartame accounts for over 75 percent of the adverse reactions to food additives reported to the FDA. Many of these reactions are very serious, including seizures and death” (Aspartame…). Aspartame is a man-made chemical that is made up of aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and methanol. With, aspartic acid making up 40%, phenylalanine making up 50%, and methanol making up 10%. Taking in consideration the phenylalanine in diet soda,” Excessive levels of phenylalanine in the brain can cause the levels of serotonin in the brain to decrease, leading to emotional disorders such as depression” (Aspartame…). With the methanol, that is found in aspartame, it “…breaks down into formaldehyde in the body. Formaldehyde is a deadly neurotoxin… With a recommended limit of consumption of 7.8 mg/day. A one-liter (approx. 1 quart) aspartame-sweetened beverage contains about 56 mg of methanol. Heavy users of aspartame-containing products consume as much as 250 mg of methanol daily or 32 times the EPA limit” (Aspartame…). The effects of methanol are caused by the formaldehyde. “Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen, causes retinal damage, interferes with DNA replication and causes birth defects” (Aspartame…). Overall it is shown that the aspartame that is found in diet soda is linked to a number of diseases
Based on the website cspinet.org which is the Center for Science in the Public Interest publish on June 25, 2014 said that in documents obtained from the Food and Drug Administration show that since 2004, a total of 33 deaths have now been linked to energy drinks. Of those, 22 deaths have been linked to 5-Hour Energy, 11 deaths have been linked to Monster, and one death, a first, has been linked to Rockstar
Parents should let their kids drink energy drinks under ages 18. First kids would know how to control their body. An example they will not drink them that much and “kids would know how to control the amount the drink. Along with they would play outside more. An example they would exercise more “also they would not be glued to electronics.” But some people think kids should not drink energy drinks but an example why it is bad to not let them drink energy drinks is they would play electronics not talk to u. “Kids always play electronics they will not learn any lessons about life on
The term energy drinks refers to beverages that contain caffeine in combination with other ingredients such as guarana and other vitamins and minerals. In other words, energy drinks can be defined as a soft drink containing a high percentage of sugar, caffeine, or another stimulant, typically consumed during or after sporting activity or as a way of overcoming tiredness. Energy drinks are highly sweetened, caffeinated beverages that are packaged in brightly colored, slim line containers. They are sold virtually everywhere. At first, energy drinks were sold as a medicinal tonic drink and they have some benefits if person take it in limit. There are various negative effects of energy
Before you drink another energy drink, please take into consideration what some of the ingredients are. “The large amounts of sugar in energy drinks can lead to unnecessary spikes in blood sugar, dental health problems, and added weight gain.” (Readers digest editors 1). “Compare it to a popular soda and you’ll find that often energy drinks contain even more sugar than a regular soda.” (Readers digest editors 1). Just one can of Monster contains over 50 grams of sugar. That’s almost a quarter cup of sugar! Very many health risks can result from ingesting that much caffeine and sugar in just a short amount of time. People who often drink energy drinks regularly see a decrease in the amount of sleep they get every night, which has an immediate and detrimental impact on focus and overall health for them. Energy drinks contain obscene amounts of caffeine, sugar and chemicals. A can of normal soda, like Coke or Dr. Pepper, ...
The article “Caffeinated cocktails: energy drink consumption, high-risk drinking, and alcohol-related consequences among college students”, paints a good picture of the behaviors followed by drinking energy drinks and alcohol such as; heavy drinking, increased alcohol-related consequences, taking advantage of sexually, traveling with intoxicated drivers, getting injured or physically hurt, and those requiring medical attention. The second article “A survey of energy drink consumption patterns among college students” utilized a field research focus group of 32 to determine how much college students drink energy drinks, including the benefits and the health issues. The energy drinks Red Bull, Amp, Monster, Rock Star, Rip It, Full Throttle, and Cocaine, just to name a few, were created to give individuals a “jolt” of energy with a combination of stimulants or “energy boosters” that include caffeine. The article “Caffeinated cocktails: energy drink consumption, high-risk drinking, and alcohol-related consequences among college students” used a web-based survey including 4, 271 students from 10 universities in North Carolina, 8 public and 2 private.... ... middle of paper ...
Energy drinks are thought to help enhance performance, boost mental alertness, improve endurance and energy, decrease fatigue, enhance metabolism, and improve overall performance. Energy drinks are also used because of short term health benefits, taste, energy boost, improved performance, and to justify or improve poor dietary habits (Rath). But, drinking energy drinks come with so much more along with a list of health problems and possibly
...In summation energy drinks can be good for a quick boost of energy. And over the years they have become increasingly popular. Many people should become more aware of the benefits and downfalls to drinking energy drinks. They should never down one before strenuous exercise or drink numerous amounts at a time. Energy drinks should never be mixed with alcohol due to the dangerous side affects that can occur. Energy drinks affect all people differently, but consumers should be more aware before drinking these products.
Outline-Pepsi/PepsiCo I. Introduction a.) Pepsi is a brand far more complicated than just a simple cola product. The company, PepsiCo, has a wide spectrum of marketing perspectives that are vital to the consumers and the company. b.) PepsiCo is a global food and beverage corporation based in New York.
Red Bull. 5 Hour Energy. Monster. These energy drinks are becoming increasingly popular not just for teenagers and college kids, but in the world of athletics as well. Athletes around the world are drinking these beverages for a boost in athletic performance and stamina to get an edge over their opponents. These drinks are even being promoted by professional athletes! This increasing popularity and consumption begs the question: are these drinks safe? I decided to dig into this question, and I have found some pretty startling answers. The drinks may bring enhanced performance and energy, but they also come with potential health risks. These health risks heavily outweigh the benefits the drinks could possibly bring.