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The dangers associated with energy drinks They are getting a lot of bad press due to the sheer volume of energy boosting products on the market and the ease of access to them by minors.
It is known that much of of these drinks they are low in caffeine like Starbucks coffee, are heavily sweetened, have a host of other ingredients, and are easy to drink, appealing to the younger population.
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Therefore, we are seeing a growth in cases in people over the age of 18 who suffer from side effects that are dangerous to their health. All this for taking in an exaggerated way such products at once.
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We are also seeing health ramifications from excessive consumption of these beverages on a daily basis for an extended period of time.
Consequences of excess energy drinks
Heart attack
People who have present heart conditions have experienced cardiac arrest after consuming some energy drinks. Before drinking caffeine or this type of beverage, make sure you know how an important organ, the heart, is in health.
A new study presented results showing that these drinks produce much more frequent heart contractions. These can be harmful to people who have some heart conditions.
increased anxiety
People who have 2 genetic modifications and variations in receptors found in adenosine tend to be prone to anxiety when taking energy drinks and caffeinated drinks. High doses of caffeine manage to cause full-blown panic attacks.
Insomnia
The consumption of energy drinks fulfills the role of sustaining people up and attentive. By abusing these substances, they can cause permanent loss of sleep in some people.
Lack of sleep can cause problems in the performance of tasks, this being dangerous since it would impede the concentration of the person in carrying out tasks, especially those heavier ones.
Energy drinks and other health problems
Type 2 diabetes
These drinks are very high in sugar. Eventually they manage to damage the cells responsible for the production of insulin in the pancreas.
Interaction with some medications
Part of the ingredients present in the drinks, which interact with the medications that are given to the patients, especially those that are taken to treat depression.
Addiction to energy drinks
By consuming products with caffeine Caffeine is addictive in people. Thus causing a failure in functioning, it occurs when it is not possible to drink something energetic or there is a financial stress by needing to buy many energy drinks daily.