Energy drinks

 Hello to all our followers!!
Finally we have managed to make our first post in which we are going to look at the different side effects of energy drinks.
Our first topic is ENERGY DRINKS.

First we wanted to let you all know what energy drinks actually consist.

Caffeine

It is the main substance of energy drinks which "keeps you going". However there are some major side effects which has to notified. Here are some examples of the side effects:

• Dizziness, irritability, nausea, nervousness, jitters.
• Allergic reactions can include; rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the (mouth, face, lips, or tongue),diarrhea, shakiness, trouble sleeping, vomiting.
• Headache and severe fatigue from withdrawal.

Taurine
Taurine is also important for people as it is found in the heart, the skeletal muscles, white blood cells, and the nervous system. So far it doesn't seem to have any side effects in energy drinks.

B-Vitamin

B Vitamin is essential for our life but in certain amounts can cause serious effects:

• More than 35mg of Thiamine (B3) can cause flushing of the skin. Intake of 3000mg or more can result in liver toxicity.
• More than 100mg of B6 can cause sensory nerve problems (burning sensation) or skin lesions.

Ginseng

• Some studies have linked it to sleeplessness, while others refute this.
• Other possible symptoms include; nausea, diarrhea, headaches, nose bleed, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, and breast pain.

Glucuronolactone
 
While no side effects have been reported there’s still debate on its safety which has lead Canada, England, Germany, and France from allowing it in non-prescription products.

Artificial sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners are very popular today but there are on-going debates about the pros and cons about that. Generally, natural sweeteners, like brown sugar, are the best.

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, and restlessness.
• Can interact with other medication such as blood thinners and anti-depressants.

Mixing

Mixing energy drinks with different substances has become highly popular for young people. For example mixing energy drinks with vodka can be highly dangerous to your organism and body.

PS! We are not encouraging you to STOP drinking energy drinks! We are just increasing the awarness of the substances!

Sources:
http://www.energyfiend.com/2009/09/energy-drink-side-effects
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_drink