In today’s world, people seem unable to live without caffeine. People have resorted to high-caffeinated energy drinks instead of coffee beverages containing caffeine. Due to these high-sugar and caffeinated beverages people are experiencing symptoms such as headaches, dehydration, trouble sleeping, heartburn, increased heart rate and blood pressure, jitteriness, and anxiety. There are some worse long-term effects like: heart rhythm disturbances, harm to children’s nervous and cardiovascular systems, brain inflammation, and impaired short-term memory.
Even though energy drinks are bad for you to consume, there are still some reasons why people drink them. These energy drinks also promoting that they increased physical performance. The two ingredients caffeine and taurine are supposed to have an impact on a person’s physical performance. These energy drinks also come in a variety of flavors that catch people’s attention and will purchase them. Energy drinks are also very convenient and easy to get. They can be found at almost any grocery store, gas station, etc.
The safe amount of caffeine for adults to consume is 400 milligrams daily. One of the worst energy drinks that aren’t recommended to drink is the Bang Energy drink. These drinks had around 300 milligrams per can, but these drinks do not contain any extra sugar, unlike Rockstar Energy drinks. Rockstar Energy drinks contain 63 milligrams of caffeine per can (16oz).
Coffee and tea/green tea have been known as healthier alternatives to energy drinks. Tea contains antioxidants that prove to help reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. Drinking tea is much better for heart health and has many benefits. Coffee is another good alternative to energy drinks containing caffeine and antioxidants.
