Thursday, March 19, 2009

Energy Drinks Dangerous To Consume

Caffeine Effects Of Energy Drinks



I would consider energy drinks dangerous to drink until getting all the facts, and you are sure under what conditions they are safe for you, or the kids. Although drinking an energy drink or two may seem like a safe and innocent way to help you keep up the hectic pace of this hurry up world we live in, it could be doing you more harm than good. You should also think twice before giving the energy drink as a “special treat” for your child.

There have been studies done on energy drinks which show that the most common ingredients like sugar, sodium, and caffeine are really very dangerous when taken in high dosages for diabetics and for people with low or high blood sugar levels.

It is not always 100% clear how much caffeine or sugar you are consuming from the ingredients on the energy drink can. The small 8 oz. can, has about 80 mg of caffeine, the amount found in an instant cup of coffee. But drink a 16 oz. can, or two, and you’re getting around 150 mg. per/can. Add a Milky Way candy bar in the mix, and without a second thought you are about to go through the roof on a sugar/caffeine overload! And what goes up must come down.

We’ve seen where an average person consuming the average energy drink that’s high in sugar can feel like they’re trapped in a speeding, out-of-control elevator that’s crashing to the ground when the sudden drop in insulin levels kicks in. Now think about the effects it would have on a person with a heart condition.

At times the energy drinks can also boost the heart rate and blood pressure, to the point of palpitations. So, when you ask are energy drinks dangerous? The answer is always yes, they certainly can be dangerous to your health! Not to mention the addiction to caffeine.

We have all heard about the guy who overdosed after 10 energy drink cocktails at a rave, and considered that an extreme case, that could never happen to you, or anyone you know. But an overdose can be as simple as a student cramming for a test all night, with the help of 4 or more energy drinks. People don’t understand that some of the ingredients in that energy drink can be dangerous, when consumed in large amounts over a short period of time.

We even have athletes that will make that mistake of drinking energy drinks before their sports event to help them gain an added edge. Or so they think they have the edge. But caffeine can have a dehydrating effect on this athlete, and have them desperately needing water.

Instead of an energy drink, they should be reaching for a sports drink, like Gatorade, and always water. Watch the sporting events on TV, and you will see what they are drinking. Does the winning NFL football coach get a Gatorade bath or an energy drink bath?

Some of the energy drink dangerous side effects include .jitters, infertility, ulcers an irregular heartbeat, excess sweating and anxiousness. Caffeine is known to have both laxative and diuretic effects on the body. What this means is that you often lose the stimulant through excess urination, and you are left dehydrated. It can also reduce your coordination and balance, increase your heart rate and body temperature, and disturb your sleeping patterns. Is it really worth all that?

I have chosen a safe alternative to all the popular energy drinks out there. It’s a powder that you mix with water that is safe for you to drink, without any levels of caffeine. The drink is called “Charge It” which you simply add to water, avoiding the carbonation (which also makes it better for you).

Charge It lifts your mood naturally, and gives you a positive electron charge! You can drink it 2 to 3 times a day to enhance your energy levels throughout the day without any of the health risk worries. It’s safe for children, and cheaper than the energy drinks in a can.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Are Energy Drinks Bad for You And Your Kids

Caffeine In Energy Drinks


Are energy drinks bad for you? That is the question on the minds of many. Unfortunately, the person drinking “more than their share” of the energy drinks are more than likely not the one searching out the answer.

I found this interesting to read. A woman recently wrote in to a popular forum after having had a heart attack. Her doctor had informed her to stop drinking energy drinks because of the health risk to her body. But she continued to drink 3 red bulls and 5 monster energy drinks a day.

Now she started seeing large amounts of blood in her feces and urine. Are you kidding me? She was pleading for someone to help her out. But did she follow the doctor’s request concerning the energy drinks? No way!! She didn’t believe her doctor. I’m sure she will get the answer she wants to hear if she asks enough people.

I agree that this case may be the extreme, due to her present health condition. But I’m guessing that all of the sugar and taurine in the drinks have to be causing her heart to pump at abnormally high levels! So, are energy drinks bad for you? The answer is, they can be. High levels of caffeine on a health risk patient can be deadly. How long will her heart be able to handle the high spikes of insulin through her bloodstream?

There are many side effects when consuming high levels of caffeine, like nervousness, insomnia, heart palpitations, diarrhea, chest pain, tremors, sweating, nausea, and neurological symptoms. High levels of caffeine are not recommended for women who are pregnant, children, diabetics, or people with heart problems. It is true that drinks spiked with high amounts of sugar will raise your insulin levels, and contribute to a host of modern diseases such as diabetes and obesity.

A better name for these energy drinks would be “caffeine in a can”. Most of the popular energy drinks are simply filled with caffeine and sugar. You get your hour of energy from the high dose of caffeine you just consumed. After this spike of insulin passes through your body, you need to be prepared for the crash, a drop in energy levels, that sluggish feeling, possible mood changes and dehydration.

But the real trouble comes from what happens next. You grab for another can, for another burst of energy to get you off the downward spiral from the last energy drink. This is where one leads to two, which leads to three or more a day.

So, when we ask the question “Are energy drinks bad for you?” Understand that high amounts of sugar and caffeine are bad for you. If your energy drink is filled with sugar and caffeine, then IT’IS BAD FOR YOU!! One can, once a week will not harm you. But take it to the extreme, and you are asking for problems down the road.

But now there is a healthy alternative to the popular energy drinks out on the market today. One that is safe for you to drink, without any of the high levels of caffeine. It’s a powdered drink mix called “VERUS - Charge It” that you simply add to your bottled water. It’s safe for kids to drink, lifts your mood with a burst of energy, and gives you a positive electron charge without any side effects! And it’s cheaper than the other drinks, as well.

Forget The Caffeine! Drink CHARGE IT For A Safe Natural Energy Boost Through Out The Day.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Health Effects Of Caffeine On The Body

Should We Be Drinking Energy Drinks And Coffee?

What are the effects of caffeine on the body? More and more people are asking for an answer. This question is becoming more of a concern since the popularity of energy drinks. With so many being consumed by our youth, one has to wonder if this energy drink craze is just an energy boost, or does it have more of an effect on the body than that, like a caffeine addiction?

Consider this for a second. Energy drinks (8oz.) may contain as much as 80 mg of caffeine (some say it’s much more). This is the equivalent of an average-strength cup of coffee. A Mountain Dew soft drink contains 55 mg of caffeine, with 34 mg in a Coca-Cola Classic.

A person’s reaction to caffeine will vary from one person to another, so these drinks should be treated carefully because of how powerful they can be. If the intake of caffeine makes you jittery, the drinks may actually impair performance instead of enhancing a person’s performance. And what happens when a second or third energy drink is consumed? LOOK OUT! High levels of caffeine can boost heart rate, as well as blood pressure, causing palpitations. Consider this the next time you start handing one to your child.

So, w hat are the effects of caffeine on the body? If the caffeine in an energy drink is the only caffeine a person drinks, the safety concern and the effects of caffeine on the body is pretty small. However, adding other foods with large amounts of caffeine at the same time can really exhilarate the caffeine levels in the body. And again, the concern is magnified when our focus is on a child’s response to the high levels of caffeine. Children who increase their daily intake of caffeine with energy drinks could experience increased arousal, irritability, nervousness, or anxiety. And the addiction to caffeine should also be a concern.

While energy drinks used in moderation may not be harmful, they should not be thought of as a natural alternative to a “pick me up” like a cup of coffee, soft drink, or sports drink. (And don’t confuse a sports drink with an energy drink. They are not the same thing.) To minimize health risks limit your consumption of energy drinks to no more than two cans per day.


I truly believe that even two a day is way too many for the average person to drink (and certainly never mix an energy drink with chocolate or alcohol.) Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. And if you have a bad reaction to the effects of caffeine on the body from an energy drink, report it to your doctor immediately.

I suggest an alternative to the popular energy drinks that are out there today. One that is safe for you to drink, without any of the high levels of caffeine. There’s a powdered drink called Charge It that you simply add to water. It’s safe to drink, lifts your mood, and gives you a positive electron charge! You can drink it 2 to 3 times a day to enhance your energy levels without any side affects to worry about. Verus Charge It is safe for kids to drink, as well.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Verus Charge It For Energy

VERUS - CHARGE IT : "Energy Without The Caffeine"

We should all be giving oursleves a natural energy boost in the morning with Verus Charge It instead of the dependence on caffeine to help us through the day. Charge It is from the Verus Product Line at TraVerus Travel.

Charge It is a natural product, a powder mix that you simply add to a bottle of water, and you're ready to go! No more worries of a harmful caffeine overload!

Drink Charge It anytime throughout the day for that natural smooth lift. You will become more alert and focused to accomplish whatever your day has in store for you. And the taste is great!!

Order Your Supply Of CHARGE IT Here:

www.traverustravelproducts.com