Caffeine Effects Of Energy DrinksI 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.
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.


