HEALTH AND WELLNESS
has been quite effective. Next to multivitamins, energy drinks are the most popular dietary supplement consumed by American teens and young adults. Males between the ages of 18 and 34 consume the most energy drinks, and almost one-third of teens between 12 and 17 years of age drink them regularly. A study that was conducted by the Mayo Clinic found that a 240 mg version of “Rockstar Energy Drink” caused an increase in stress hormones where the average Norepinephrine level of the participants increased by 74%.
recommended when consuming energy drinks. Caffeine (trimethylxanthine) and other ingredients in these beverages are drugs and should be respected as such.
Lastly, caffeine is the major ingredient in most energy drinks, a 24-oz energy drink may contain as much as 500 mg of caffeine (similar to that in four or five cups of coffee). Energy drinks also may contain guarana (another source of caffeine sometimes called Brazilian cocoa), sugars, taurine, ginseng, B vitamins, glucuronolactone, yohimbe, carnitine, and bitter orange as well as many other things you may not have heard of.
Despite these serious dangers quitting caffeine is often easier said than done. Due to the addictive nature of caffeine exacerbates by anxiety and lack of sleep, actually quitting caffeine can be a nightmare. After all, you’ve reached a place where you practically need caffeine just to function. In this situation, it’s time to consider a legitimate caffeine withdrawal detox to cut caffeine quickly without the pain of cold turkey detox. Too much of anything can potentially be dangerous, so moderation is
I hope what you have read will make you stop and think about this because once these children, teens and young adults mature, they will be plagued with health problems due to excessive use of these harsh drinks. I know many friends of mine that live off these drinks and they consume too many of them because of the additive nature of these type of beverages that they use as a “pick-me-upper”. If you know any one that’s abusing these drinks, feel free to warn them using this article. Have a blessed and safe day!