"So much to do, so little time" is a common theme in our fast-paced world. A typical solution to this problem is the use of energy drinks to allow the body to get more done and feel “energized” to do it. But the reality is, you can’t get something for nothing. There is a price to pay for the use of energy drinks that goes beyond the dollars spent on these popular drinks.
Energy drinks contain high amounts of caffeine, sugar and artificial ingredients. These ingredients can cause serious short term and long term side effects. Short term side effects of energy drinks include headaches, heart palpitations, insomnia and an exacerbation in psychiatric symptoms. Energy drinks are increasingly part of the “perfect storm” that causes sudden death in some young people. Energy drinks, consumed in rapid succession or with drugs or alcohol are particularly dangerous. Energy drinks can also increase risk of injury or death due to the effect of large amounts of caffeine on a consumer’s judgment.
Long term side effects can include diabetes, heart problems, kidney problems and obesity.
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