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 promote increased physical performance. The two ingredients, caffeine and taurine, are supposed to impact a person’s physical performance. Taurine is an amino acid that supports immune health and nervous system function. These energy drinks also come in various 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 isn’t recommended is the Bang Energy drink. These drinks have around 300 milligrams per can, but unlike Rockstar Energy drinks, which contain 63 milligrams of caffeine per can (16oz), they do not contain any extra sugar
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.
