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The problems are caused by the ingredients that go into an energy drink.
Many energy drinks contain nutritional supplements such as Gingko Biloba, which is supposed to enhance memory, Taurine, a natural amino acid that regulates heart-beats and the Guarana seed, a natural stimulant. However, most energy drinks also contain extremely high levels of caffeine.
On average, a 250ml can of an energy booster contains at least 80 to 100 mg of caffeine which is well more than double the legal amount of caffeine permitted in a soft drink can.
Studies have shown some brands of energy drink to contain more than 200 mg of caffeine in an single can, which is a staggering amount by any standard. Caffeine is not only addictive, it is also a diuretic. When consumed in excessive amounts, it can trigger severe dehydration. This becomes even more of a problem when energy drinks are combined with alcohol, which is the manner in which it is frequently consumed. Energy drinks also often contain excessive amounts of sugar, which is also known to be harmful to the body.
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Don’t forget the crazy amounts of sugar!!! Those drinks are LOADED with sugar. Sugar itself isn’t necessarily bad for you…but 20 teaspoons or so in one drink is loading you with calories and quick energy that you don’t need….and probably can’t get rid of.
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Too much of anything is always bad for you!
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Caffeine is a drug & having a lot of it isn’t ideal for your brain. Considering your brains are still maturing up until yours 20s, this is a dangerous time to be consuming this much caffeine. Red bull may give you wings but it also might give your brain a new set of connections, one’s that it’s not meant to have!!
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