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Effects Of Energy Drinks

The natural health researchers at Institute for Vibrant Living (IVL) have investigated the possible adverse effects of consumption of energy drinks in younger people. Here is their report:

Energy Drink Explosion

The consumption of highly-caffeinated energy drinks has dramatically risen in the last few years with revenues currently exceeding $3.5 billion a year and growing.

Many of these drinks boast a variety of ingredients like ginkgo, ginseng, amino acids and vitamins, but they also often contain high amounts of sugar, and the primary active ingredient is caffeine.

There is growing unease over the use of these energy drinks and the possible health effects among children, adolescents and young adults.

Reportedly, thirty to fifty percent of this population periodically consumes these super-charged energy drinks with about one third of 12-to 24-year-olds admitting to daily use.

Because they are served cold, there is a possibility that energy drinks may be consumed more quickly than hot drinks and in larger amounts.

Adverse effects like seizures, diabetes, cardiac problems and mood or behavioral disorders have been linked to the consumption of energy drinks, especially with use among children, teens and young adults.

An Alarming Trend

This trend is a growing source of concern for medical personnel, parents and school officials as the drinks are increasingly associated with emergency-room visits.

Dr. Guy Shochat, an emergency room doctor in Berkeley, California, treated an 18-year-old last year who had arrived in an ambulance with abnormal hearth rhythms.

To stay alert for his night job, the teen admitted to drinking eight 16-ounce energy drinks per evening.

Unregulated Energy Drink Formulas

While the content of caffeine in soft drinks is not regulated by the FDA, the agency recommends 68 milligrams or less per 12-ounce serving.

A study published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology examined ten popular energy drinks for caffeine content and found levels as high as 141 milligrams in a 16-ounce serving.

A 12-ounce serving of the energy drink, Monster, contains a whopping 120 milligrams of caffeine, Red Bull offers 116 milligrams and Amp contains 107 milligrams per 12 ounces.

In comparison, an equal amount of Coca-Cola or Pepsi contains 34 to 38 milligrams of caffeine.

An Alarming Trend?

According to a recent survey by researchers at Chicago's Northwestern University, there were more than 250 reports of caffeine overdose to the Illinois Poison Control Center over a span of three years.

The average age of those involved was 21.

Another concern is the mounting popularity of mixing energy drinks with alcohol, which can make adolescent and young adult users feel less inebriated.

According to a 2006 study, however, motor coordination and reaction time in individuals are just as impaired as when drinking alcohol alone.

The Jury Is Out

There is little evidence on the long-term effects of caffeine on children and teenagers. At the very least, however, it has been shown that caffeine creates physiological and psychological dependence in adults.

Parents, teachers and medical personnel should make an attempt to become more educated about the possible adverse effects of highly-caffeinated drinks on children, adolescents and young adults.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Im doing a project on the negative effects of energy drinks?
    The topic is How do Energy Drinks effect Heart Rate. I know it increases it, but what are some other negative effects even other that heart rate changes? Thanks. And dont worry. You're not doing my homework for me. This is only for background info.

    • ANSWER:
      Well just because energy drinks raise the heart rate does not make that a negative effect.

      Most of the bad effects from energy drinks result from using too many or not from drinking enough water.

      People talk about the crash but that is only from the sugars and only if not properly hydrated. Caffeine dehydrates us so if we do not drink enough water to offset this then we feel the sugar crash or it is even intensified if we are dehydrated enough. With plenty of water in our system the caffeine, taurine, B vitamins, and other stimulants take over where the sugar lets off and the sugar crash is not even noticed.

      All of the makers, including those of healthy energy drinks suggest against having more than 2 in a day. It is not just becuae of the caffeine. It is because of the total amount of all of the stimulants in them. That much will keep your heart rate up and keep your brain and body going wven when you need to rest and sleep. That is when they can get dangerous.

      Regular ones are worse then healthy ones. The sugars provide a lot of carbs and calories. Plus there are not many B vitamins in regular energy drinks yet they are essential for energy. Caffeine also depletes us of B vitamins and the ones in regular energy drinks either replaces what was removed or very little more so the are not very effective. Healthy energy drinks put in a bunch more B vitamins to not only offset what is lost but to give us energy. Plus healthy ones also have caffeine free versions too.

  2. QUESTION:
    what are the effects of drinking energy drinks?
    besides for the energy part...
    not like they work anyways.....haha
    so ive been drinking them a few times a week for about 2 years now and im curious as to what its doing to me.
    i have also noticed that i have been starting to get little twitches/shivers usually when im cold but other times too. do energy drinks and that have any correlation?
    any imput would be cool.
    how many should i limit myself to weekly?

    • ANSWER:
      CAVITIES!!! talk about 3 weeks paycheck spent at the dentist! :S

  3. QUESTION:
    What are the effects of drinking energy drinks while taking Prozac?
    Energy drinks such as Monster, Rockstar, and the big one Redline.

    • ANSWER:
      I did a search amd also looked om webmd.com
      it said energy drinks can make you jumpy sometimes so I think it would work against the prozac but I don't know. good luck. I could not find much about the 2 mixed together.

      good luck

  4. QUESTION:
    Are there any side effects of getting totally wired on energy drinks?
    Ok, so I chosen to be Abstinent to alchohol, but i've found that energy drinks sorta give me the same feeling. So i was wondering, are their any side effects of drinking a few energy drinks. Especially like any long term ones?
    Yea Im not stupid. I would for sure not be drinking them everyday, But you know, they help me kind of loosen up. Just a couple now and then i just don't want to mess up my body for something stupid like that.

    • ANSWER:
      These drinks tends to be high in sugar and caffeine. They can raise your blood pressure and heart rate very high. They are NOT soft drinks (although they are marketed as one).
      Personally - I wouldn't recommend ANYONE under 15 years old to drink it - but of course you drank alcohol so you should old enough.

      People have been know to be so hyped up on it that they do crazy things and lose control (One case I know of a young man drank more than 5 of these in one hit and totally lost control of his senses - took a car and drove at high speed ended up crashing into a wall - killed. Not making this up - it actually happened)
      Your brain just can't handle that much caffeine. So careful of how much you drink per day.

      Long term affect is possible kidney damage, heart failure, brain damage.

      Like anything else - all things in moderation. I'd hate to see you in a hospital.

      Cheers

  5. QUESTION:
    What are the effects of drinking energy drinks?
    like Red Bull, Monster, Rock Star, etc. frequently. Do they really help you to stay awake. I've been drinking Red Bull and it seems like it doesn't work as much as it did in the beginning when I first tried it.

    • ANSWER:
      Their main function is to boost up the energy level but too much too frequently will cause your body system to be immune to the effects. Drink less or only when required.

  6. QUESTION:
    what are the effects of drinking energy drinks regularly?
    I heard that it stunt your growth. I'm 17 going to be 18 soon. So I'm not going to grow to much but I'm really small about 4'9 so I'm still hoping grow a inch or two lol
    I started drinking them because i need to stay up late at night because of college papers and reading and such.

    • ANSWER:
      im thinking basically the effects you'll notice are listlessness, heart palpitations, the crash and burn effect, and just annoyance or agitation for no reason. i dont really think it would stunt your growth that much but then again, if youre worried about that i would just switch to milk lol.

  7. QUESTION:
    What are the long term effects of drinking 2-3 500ml Energy Drinks a day?
    I drink on average two Monster or Relentless 500ml Energy Drinks a day and sometimes 3, and apart from too much sugar and caffeine addiction, what are the long term effects of drinking that much?
    Regarding the two below anwsers, i consider my self an athlete and do a lot of excersise, which is part of the reason i drink them so weight gain isn't really an issue, also, i understand the risk of rotting teeth but i think manage that quite well, are there any other long term risks? My step-uncle told me that it could harm you when your older, and someone else told me that it could affect my sperm count when im older... are they possible/true?

    • ANSWER:
      The high-sugar content may give you diabetes & rotten teeth.

  8. QUESTION:
    What are the long-term effects of drinking energy drinks?
    Example: Rockstar, Monster, Red Bull?

    • ANSWER:
      i would probably say worse than alcohol because of all the craptastic additives in energy drinks

  9. QUESTION:
    How to ease the effects of energy drinks?
    Hi guys, i did a dare today & i had five or six energy drinks in the space of 3 hours. I drink them alot but it's usually about 3 in the space of 6 hours. I'm getting the normal side effects i get like drowzyness & increased heart rate & anxiety, but this time it pretty bad. It's not like life threatening but can anyone give me any ways to make it hurry up & go away? :) I've been to the toilet a few times aswell incase someone suggests that :L xx

    • ANSWER:
      Do not drink so many in the first place.

  10. QUESTION:
    What are positive effects of energy drinks?
    I have to do a Research paper on energy drinks and i need at least five positive effects
    This is what i have so far:
    -The consumer becomes more energized and ready to work, etc.
    -They keep you alert and focused.
    Is there anything else?
    thank you :)

    • ANSWER:
      You just did a research paper? You must be kidding!

  11. QUESTION:
    Do you think that energy drinks would cancel the effects of my anti depressant pristiq?
    So before I started talking pristiq I had no headaches no bad after effects from energy drinks but since I started taking pristiq EVERY time I have a energy drink I get after effects that are effects I get when I get discontinuation effects. So would the caffine negate the effects of my pristiq and give me discontinuation effects?

    • ANSWER:
      Energy drink. If it allows a young person to feel active, get outside and play, grab a skateboard or hop on a bike, getting phys exercise.....Im sure there are some adults who would find something wrong with that. Thank goodness there are alternates to playstation and face-booking I say! Caffeine is the addictive element that makes coffee so appealing — and provides the jolt to smooth the transition from sleep to facing another day at work or school.
      But if your daily dose of caffeine is up around 600 mg, you may start to show symptoms of caffeine overdose. They will vary from individual to individual.Exercises is the best source of energy for me.It is free and all can try it.Be active!!
      Take care always.

  12. QUESTION:
    What are the side effects of energy drinks?
    I usually drink a couple of energy drinks maybe twice a week and I never get any side effects but today I drank two and a half. Now my heart is racing and I cant sit still. Is this because of the energy drinks or is it something else? Im a 20 year old female by the way!

    Thanks in advance
    xxx

    • ANSWER:
      Tachycardia, sweating, sleeplessness, nausea, vomiting, In rare Instances death, etc...

  13. QUESTION:
    A friend is experiencing dangerous side effects from energy drinks. is it the caffine or sugar that causes it?
    His symptoms are as follows:

    blacking out
    headache
    stomachache
    dizziness
    trouble sleeping
    hunger

    I'm sure there are more but those are the big ones he mentioned. What could be wrong with him? He drinks a lot of enery drinks and I know thats what is causing all this but I was wondering if there is any specific disorder caused by drinking the energy drinks that is giving him these side effects. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Some energy drinks contain as much caffeine as in 10 coffees. He is showing symptoms of Caffeine overdose. Your friend needs to stop taking the energy drinks before he drinks himself into cardiac failure.

      If you see him with one, take and dump it for his own good.

  14. QUESTION:
    What are the effects of energy drinks?
    What are some side effects of energy drinks? I'm doing a project on why they are bad for you and why you should not drink them. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Nervousness, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, chest pains, heart palpitations, tremors.

  15. QUESTION:
    What are the negative effects of energy drinks?
    I am aware on many cans/bottles of energy drinks it says not to drink too much within a day. For example Redbull cans say not to consume more than 500ml/day. What difference does this have compared to coffee? I have never seen a coffee recommendation other then for pregnant women (not to drink more than 4 cups/day i think). Is anyone aware of a longterm impact of consuming excess energy drinks? I guess they haven't been around for long enough.

    • ANSWER:
      The difference between Coffee and thees drinks is the fact that "RedBull" is like 3and a half cups of coffee.

      None have been found yet.

  16. QUESTION:
    What are the effects of energy drinks on my body?
    I'm 15, 5'6, and weigh about 122 lbs. I usually have at least one Monster a day sometimes two. I just got a Monster "B F C" today but I'm debating weather I should drink all of it... They make me feel energized but I think they're effecting my sleeping habits. Sometimes I'm up until 5 AM not feeling the slightest bit tired. Is this because of the energy drinks or is it something else?

    • ANSWER:
      it's b/c of your energy drinks. they're not good for you health, you know. anything that alters your body's natural functions is very dangerous in the long run. i suggest that you calm down w/ the drinks unless you REALLY need it.. just do a google of the harmful effects of energy drinks and you'll realize what torture you've been putting your body under. g/l

  17. QUESTION:
    What are the actual effects of energy drinks?
    I am a big fan of energy drinks, mainly Rockstar.

    But i have heard so many rumours about them, and other true things.

    One of them being the fact that it increases your blood pressure (which it does) and does something to your heart salts?

    One other thing is (This one is just stupid...) that it makes your "manhood" smaller if you drink too many of them, in other words, it effects your hormones?

    Anyway, what are the effects of them? I know someone at school who drinks a V EVERYDAY.. he has one at school every time i see him. I have about 2 each weekend, maybe 1...

    • ANSWER:
      Most energy drink side effects are minor at first but eventually can lead to serious chronic disease in the near future. Side effects can range from: headaches, stomachaches, insomnia, dehydration, tremors, blood sugar spikes, energy crashes, increase of heart and breathing rate.

      Try drinking an EMV energy drink! It's 100% natural and tastes heaps better than the original Mother energy drink. In a blind taste test, it came out better tasting than all the commercial drinks and it won't make you feel like crap when it leaves your system!

  18. QUESTION:
    Positive effects of energy drinks?
    Okay, so I'm doing a research paper for my English class on energy drinks. I need to argue both sides (positive and negative) for this assignment. Although I can find plenty of articles on the negative effects, it is becoming rather hard finding anything positive on the topic.

    So my question is: What do YOU think are some positive effects of energy drinks? Your answers will be of much help. Thank you to all.
    I am realizing that the most positive effects of energy drinks are not experienced by the people who consume them, rather by the companies who sell them.

    • ANSWER:
      you get a break down(you get really tired after a few hours)

      you might get diabetes if you drink to mush because it has lots of sugars

      you get stomach ache

      if your lucky you might get diarrea or a serious headache

      you can get a little energy

      it tastes good

      some of them has b vitamins or other vitamins

      their sometimes useful

      they have a diet brand or a brand without or less sugar

  19. QUESTION:
    Effects of Energy Drinks?
    What are some negative effects energy drinks will have on a 15 year old female. My friend drinks them according to how much money she has. I don't drink them often (one every few months). What does it do to the mind? Body? Life expectancy?

    What happends when you drink 1 per week? 3 per week? 1 per day? >2 per day?
    For those who can do algebra:

    Y=mx+b

    Y=Life expectancy
    X=Drinks per week

    • ANSWER:
      it's really badddd!!!

      energy drinks--> give energy and helps you concentrate for a period of time... but after that... your body and mind just gets exhausted

  20. QUESTION:
    What effects do energy drinks have on your heart rate?
    I know they increase it, but generally by how much? For example, if your heart rate is 70 bpm, and you drink 5 ounces of Monster Energy, how much will your heart rate increase? Thanks so much for your help!
    Energy drink: Monster Energy, as said before
    Normal health and blood pressure

    • ANSWER:
      your heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 BPM when resting. In a test two people ran. 1 drank a monster another did not. Person with energy drink BPM was about 115, 105, 110 on 3 tries. person without energy drink did not spike but decreased after each test. The results where
      95, 93, and 81 you can see there is a drastic change of about 20 bpm. and when ever you take a sip you feel a little jolt in your heart beat
      Hope this helps :)

  21. QUESTION:
    Question on the effects of energy drinks?
    Is it true that the more energy drinks you drink the later you will stay up?

    • ANSWER:
      all depends , if you drink them about an hour or so before the time you plan to go to bed then yes , they wil keep you up and the more you frink , the longer you will stay up

  22. QUESTION:
    what kind of long term or short term effects can energy drinks have on young teenagers?
    i know the basics, i just wanna know more because everyone i know has at least 2 energy drinks a day, but im glad i dont :)

    • ANSWER:
      They are better off drinking soda. They will crash more. Its like being on liquid crack. Way too much sugar

  23. QUESTION:
    What is a good slogan against energy drinks?
    Energy drinks are pretty bad for your teeth. They create a low pH in the mouth (acidic), and they can have tons of sugar. Over time and with regular usage cavities can form. Also, the amount of caffeine in the drinks can lead to dependence (like any caffeinated product). I'm looking for a catchy slogan to use in a campaign to increase awareness of the effects energy drinks can have on teeth.

    • ANSWER:
      Here are some articles that discuss the details of slogan writing. Why certain slogans work and why some don't. You will find these helpful in writing a new slogan.

      A Look at Slogans - http://www.small-business-software.net/look-at-slogans.htm

      Unique Selling Proposition - http://www.small-business-software.net/unique-selling-proposition.htm

      Goodluck!

  24. QUESTION:
    Are there any sexual side effects to drinking a lot of energy drinks?
    For example - can it make you impotent? Or unable to "finish" as it were?

    • ANSWER:
      thats a new one to me I hope not

  25. QUESTION:
    Are there any long term effects of drinking energy drinks?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, energy drinks (such as Red Bull) are bad for you. They are addictive and contain chemicals that promote tooth decay, plus they are bad for your digestive system. If you really need an energy boost, cut out all caffine for a while and drinks lots and lots of fresh water and eat a fruit as a snack instead of chips or candy. A banana will give a surprising amount of energy. Make sure you are getting a good night's sleep. Also, try to get at least 15min of nautural sunlight a day as that helps to give you more energy too!

  26. QUESTION:
    Energy drinks.. What are some side effects of drinking them while not eatting food? Please save the critism?
    I am doing a crash diet.. yes i know the side effects to that.. and how everyone says youll gain the weight back times two.. but could someone who has an idea or experience of how you'll feel if you drink energy drinks without eatting for a week?

    • ANSWER:
      The simple answer is that you'll get energy for about half an hour, but then your body will realize that it has no stored energy and you'll end up crashing with no ability to sustain yourself.

  27. QUESTION:
    What are the long-term effects of Energy Drinks?
    I have attempted to find long term effects and have not found anything. This is something i must have so please guys help me. Please!

    • ANSWER:
      There probably hasnt really been too much research on it, since america's energy drink addiction only started pretty recently, they cant really know until later on. sounds logical to me.

  28. QUESTION:
    What are some long term effects of energy drinks?
    Links to sources such as news articles, studies, and ingredients would be really helpful. Just as long as they're not wikis. Thanks, =)
    Holy shit nobody will take the time to answer this will they?

    • ANSWER:
      energy drinks have high levels of carbohydrates and an average of 60-120 grams of sugar.But the main substance in a energy drink that will cause long term affects is the caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant and the long term effects are sleeping problems,bad sleeping habits,high blood pressure,and if worse comes to worse u can develop heart disease

  29. QUESTION:
    can any one tell me all the health effects of drinking several energy drinks a day?
    please include withdrawal symptoms etc
    I'm talking about like 3-4 Rockstars a day every day. I did that for nearly 2 yrs and I'm wondering about the withdrawal

    • ANSWER:
      diabetes from too much sugar, heart problems/defects because of increased pressure/caffeine, weight gain, hella fatigue afterwards...

      withdrawal effects: will be extremely lethargic from sudden change in energy

  30. QUESTION:
    How long does it take to receive the effects of energy drinks?
    Such as Red Bull or Monster. Also how long do they usually last?

    • ANSWER:
      Monster And Venom Take About 10 Mins. And Work 4 @ Least 3 Hours I LOVE MONSTER AND VENOM.

      Hope This Helps

  31. QUESTION:
    Are there any studies on the long term negative effects of energy drinks?
    i drink @ least 1 per day. not because i have to, but because i like to.

    • ANSWER:
      No, there have been no studies on the long term effects on energy drinks. However considering their basic contents (sugar, caffeine, water, high fructose corn syrup) they are definitely not good for you. However, no studies have proved that there will be a direct negative side effect to drinking energy drinks.

      However, doctors do suggest some energy drinks over other. One highly suggested energy drink is called Efusjon Raw. It is a natural energy drink that contains acai. They can't be found in retail stores but they do offer to pay you to buy their drink. To learn more visit http://www.buyenfusjon.com.

      P.S. they taste really good. (that's always important)

  32. QUESTION:
    What is the longterm effects of regularly drinking energy drinks?
    I know that energy drinks have a lot of chemicals in them, but do they really hurt you in the long run? I was told a man had heart problems because he drank multiple Red Bull drinks a day for months straight. I also noticed that the drinks are getting bigger, so the size of the drink may be a factor. Would drinking energy drinks regularly do longterm damage?

    • ANSWER:
      Weight gain, sleepless nights and headaches

  33. QUESTION:
    What are the long term effects of energy drinks?
    Like drinking one red bull a day?

    • ANSWER:
      Most energy drinks are loaded with caffeine. One Red Bull for example has as much sugar as 5 cans of Pepsi. I know of a guy in college that drank so much Red Bull that he developed Diabeties. This is possible. Migraines and addiction can develop from drinking these too often. The reason energy give you energy is not from the vitamins like they lead you to believe on their labels. The energy comes from the high amount of sugar and caffeine. That is why after it wears off you have this "crash" where you feel even more tired. That is a sugar crash. There are a few energy drinks out there that actually have a very high amount of B Vitamins and little to no sugar. If you drink any at all, I would recommend these.

  34. QUESTION:
    what are the side effects of energy drinks?
    and which energy drink product is safe for health?

    • ANSWER:
      well energy drinks are of course full of vitamin b,taurine, and cafine. those are the ones that effects you the most. too much vitamin b in a diet is unhealthy as it slows down the ability to absorb other things. Taurine is found naturally in our bodies and in some foods, such as seafood and meat. It is believed to play a role in muscle contraction and may detoxify and cleanse the body of harmful substances, though there are no definitive scientific studies confirming this, and cafine increases heart rate and blood pressure, and can cause dehydration and prevent sleep.

  35. QUESTION:
    what are the positive effects of energy drinks?
    I am doing a debate on energy drinks which is graded. my group chose to debate against banning energy drinks in schools. i need one more topic we have 3

    coffee vs. energy drinks
    responsibility
    unhealthy food vs. energy drinks

    thanks in advance

    • ANSWER:
      For me just one 24 ounce can a day of the Monster Energy in the low carb version eliminates arthritis pain. I suggested this to several of my friends that have arthritis also and they all say it works very well for arthritis and is MUCH less harmful than taking pain pills all day.

  36. QUESTION:
    Effects of energy drinks on a 15 year old?
    im 15 and drink a lot of energy drinks so what can they do to me? i have like 3 or 4 a week.. monsters mostly and im wondering if its a bad thing.. im 70 pounds by the way >.< also it kinda makes me have a stomach ache when i drink them sometimes

    • ANSWER:
      It wont do anything bad... You'll just have energy.. It's nothing from another world.. I am 13 and I already drink like 13 energy drinks like red-bull or burn in the last 2 years. This year already have like 3... :)

  37. QUESTION:
    what are the effects of energy drinks?
    is it true they kill brain cells? and what are the other effects

    • ANSWER:
      What I do to know if I should eat or drink something is look at the ingredients. So, lets look at the common ingredients of energy drinks.

      ~Caffeine: No matter how good your diet may be, that caffeine your drinking can wreak havoc on your health for the rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading eventually to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical endurance and stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune system, allergic reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness and lightheadedness or blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also stimulates the liver to release more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the body's delicate sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major hormonal imbalances in the body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption.

      ~Taurine: Taurine is essential to digestion and the functioning of the brain and retina. But you could also get this by eating beef

      ~B Vitamins: These work with folic acid in many body processes including synthesis of DNA, red blood cells and the insulation sheath (the myelin sheath) that surrounds nerve cells and facilitates the conduction of signals in the nervous system.

      ~Ginseng: A well-known adaptogenic herb which increase the body's resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue.

      ~Ginkgo Biloba: Ginkgo may be the single most important plant medicine we have because it alleviates such a wide variety of problems. Ginkgo dramatically improves blood flow to both the brain and peripheral parts of the body.

      ~L-Carnitine: An important amino acid for muscle tone and strength.

      ~Sugars: Refined Sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it totally lack nutrients, but when you eat sugar it actually robs your body of nutrients-- vitamins, minerals and even enzymes.

      ~Antioxidants: Over the years, antioxidants have become synonymous with good health. They are a class of compounds thought to prevent certain types of chemical damage caused by an excess of free radicals, charged molecules that are generated by a variety of sources including pesticides, smoking, and exhaust fumes. Some scientists believe that destroying free radicals may help fight cancer, heart disease, and stroke.

      So, energy drinks have a lot of good stuff in it, but the caffeine and sugar basically cancel out the health benefits. Yes it will boost your energy, but at what cost?

  38. QUESTION:
    Health effects of energy drinks?
    yesterday i had two of them, one at 1:50pm (approx) and one at 5pm (approx). Those were the only two I have had this month and two of five that I have had in the year. Are there any long term effects of drinking these energy drinks? I've heard they can cause heart problems and it's pretty obvious that they make you more energetic as I couldn't sleep until 2am and I usually fall asleep easily especially if it was after a party but yesterday I couldn't. So are there any long term effects of energy drinks?
    Australia is exactly where I'm from

    • ANSWER:
      Energy drinks are loaded with junk sugar and caffeine and that is no good for you.

  39. QUESTION:
    What are the side effects of energy drinks to a 15 year old?

    • ANSWER:
      The risk is the same regardless of age.

      The risk is possible death!

      Read more at the links below.

      .

  40. QUESTION:
    What are the effects of Monster energy drinks on the bones and muscles?
    I know the effects of caffeine and high sugar content. I want to know what Monster energy drinks do to the rest of the body, via the other ingredients in them.

    • ANSWER:
      I do know for a fact that energy drinks cause kidney stones...

  41. QUESTION:
    What are some negative health effects of Red Bull or other energy drinks?
    What are some negative health effects of binge drinking Red Bull while a physical activity. Suppose a person goes snowboarding for a weekend and drinks about 5 a day. What are some short term and long term side effects of the drink. Are there any health effects concerning fertility in a man.?

    • ANSWER:
      A common concern regarding the beverage is its supposedly high caffeine level. Proponents of the beverage counter critics by stating that a serving has roughly the same amount of caffeine as that found in a cup of coffee.

      In 2007, a study conducted by American researchers concluded that Red Bull, along with other popular energy drinks, could boost both blood pressure and heart rates, prompting them to warn those with heart disease to avoid the drinks due to the possibility it could reduce the effectiveness of their medications. The increases, however, did not cause dangerous levels in healthy people. The various measures of heart rate all rose between 5-10 percent during the 1 week trial. Key similarities between Red Bull and the other energy drinks named make the study relevant to the ongoing discussion of Red Bull.

  42. QUESTION:
    What harmful effects does drinking "Red Bull" or some of the other energy drinks have on the body?

    • ANSWER:
      One of the worst things to do (which most people inclu myself do anyway) is drink alcohol mixed with red bull. The red bull speeds up your heart rate while the alcohol slows it down. I bet you can just guess what problems this can cause!!!

  43. QUESTION:
    What are the effects of drinking an energy drink before athletic activity?
    I am doing a project for my college class and it would really help me out a lot if you could tell me how energy drink effect your performance. It would even be better if you would time yourself doing some sort of activity before you have an energy drink and after. Thanks so much

    • ANSWER:
      That depends on what you call an Energy drink.

      Something like Gatorade is intended to quickly hydrate you, and does so because the 7% carbohydrate solution passes through the intestinal wall faster than plain water. Gatorade does a lot of testing and research (using amateur athletes like me....). See link below for data

      If you're talking about something like Red Bull, that's a bad idea. I made the mistake of having a Red Bull once before an off-road triathlon. I had heart palpitations through the swim and the first couple miles of the bike before I wore off whatever was in it. Needless to say it hurt performance because I was afraid to go hard before my heart rate settled down.

  44. QUESTION:
    What would the long term effects of energy drinks be?
    I drink alot of rockstar through the day. ... like at least 3...

    • ANSWER:
      Unregulated Sleep patterns
      Weak kidneys
      Sharp pains in the side
      High blood suger
      Crashes
      Tiredness
      Lazy
      Anything along that line to avoid this drink water along with Rockstar

  45. QUESTION:
    What are some of the negative and positive effects of energy drinks/gum/etc. on the body?

    • ANSWER:
      no positve, they dont really even give you much energy.

  46. QUESTION:
    How can I start an speech about Energy Drinks in a interesting way?
    I have to give a speech in college, and I'll talk about the negative effects of drinking energy drinks, I don't know how to start, I have a lot of information but I want to make it pretty interesting. some ideas? thanks

    • ANSWER:
      hi :) i think u can start it with something like :( ( some of us use it to have energy to win the game .. some of us drinks it as a habit .. some of is to old to make luv :P and what we don't know is that all of us are drinking a slow poison >
      maybe that's not what u'll write but hope it gives u an idea or something :) hope it comes handy c u soon

  47. QUESTION:
    Long Term Effects of Monster Energy Drinks?
    I usually drink one to two Monster energy drinks a week (the normal ones, with the green logo), all during the weekend. During the week, I don't touch the stuff. I'm 17 and approximately 90 kg. What are the long term effects if I continue drinking them? Should I cut back to like one a week or every two weeks, or just quit the stuff altogether? Thanks in advance.
    @ Bistro:
    Coffee drinker? Energy drinks. And I never claimed to drink them because of the caffeine. I drink them because I like the taste.

    • ANSWER:
      Just quit the stuff altogether!

      What makes energy drinks bad?

      12 spoons of sugar... that's bad

      200 calories... bad

      Guarana... tisk tisk

      Good for a short jittery burst then a debilitating crash!

      All energy drinks are Dangerous!

      Read the health risks of energy drinks at:
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_drink#Adverse_effects
      and
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_bull#Health_effects

      I know someone personally that had to be taken to the hospital emergency room after only drinking one (1)

      You are just as safe playing russian roulette!
      .

  48. QUESTION:
    do energy drinks effect the height of plants?
    im doing a science fair project seeing if energy drinks effect the height of plants. im testing monster, rockstar, redbull, and vault, and i really would like to know if anyone has any info on this. =]

    • ANSWER:
      no it will eventually kill the plants if you only use the energy drink to water the plant. Nothing happens for a while then it slowly dies.

  49. QUESTION:
    What are the possible side effects of drinking energy drink (like red bull) and after that a protein shake?
    I did this and after a while felt kind of dizzy, I wonder if it might not be too healthy to mix energy drinks with protein.

    • ANSWER:

  50. QUESTION:
    What are the long term effects of energy drinks such as Monster, or Red Bull?

    • ANSWER:
      People who are used to of this drink say that it's very effective. But you should be aware about the effect & consequences of the product. This is true because once you make use of it or take it in a wrong manner you can face some health problems. There are short and long-term effects of energy drinks though.

      The long-term effects of energy drink ingredients are that you may be addicted of this drink & addiction of any thing is harmful.
      In these types of drinks it has not been mention any where that whether any medical conditions or related prescription medication will react with them.
      Energy drinks must be taken properly because the ingredients used in it are powerful enough to affect your system & body.
      Ingredients used in these drinks can affect your heartbeat and blood pressure. This arouses awareness from medical specialists who have conducted studies about the effects of energy drinks.
      However it doesn't means that harmful effects of these types of drinks can't be prevented. The problem is only how to drink & in what amount that can be easily digested.
      Don't ever try to make energy drink an alternative for the lost water in the system while doing exercise because the caffeine in the energy drink can leave a dehydrating effect on your body. You should prefer to have something natural during exercises.
      The most important point is that you should never combine energy drinks with alcohol because energy drink is a stimulant while alcohol is a depressant. You can imagine yourself the contrasting effect that this combination can bring in your system.
      All those side & long term effects are just due to improper use of energy drinks & if you want to enjoy them life time drink it keeping those points in mind & in very limited amount. If you want to undergo the above effects then you must violate the rules. All these effects are shared with you all by me to make you aware about the product & its effect but it doesn't mean that you should leave drinking it. Enjoy your energy drink but with little care………….
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      for more..check these links out>>

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_drink

      http://ezinearticles.com/?Two-Faces-of-Monster-Energy-Drink-Side-Effects---Ally-or-Enemy?&id=296794

      Hope that helps..!!
      :)


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