Although there are no standard standards related to the definition of energy drinks, this type of beverage is marketed with an energetic impression, increases stamina, or increases energy. In terms of substance, energy drinks refer to non-alcoholic beverages, with the main ingredients such as caffeine, taurine, vitamins, sometimes accompanied by soda. Energy drinks are also equipped with other ingredients that work to be "refreshing" or stimulant.
Consumption of energy drinks is now increasingly common, not only in adolescents and adults, but also parents, even underage children, because this type of drink usually tastes sweet. The main reason someone drinks an energy drink is to get freshness and to stay active all the time. But of course forcing yourself to continue to do activities when in fact already tired is not good for health, because the body needs rest, not just stimulant drinks so the body does not feel tired. Besides that, energy drinks cause bad effects directly on the body from the ingredients in each package.
Why can't energy drinks be drunk too often?
Many energy drinks that contain excess levels needed by the body. If taken too often or more than one package per day, this drink can cause concentration disorders, nutritional imbalances, and in the long run will cause damage to the body. Ironically, the most dangerous composition is the "energy" material in the energy drink itself, namely caffeine and sugar.
Some energy drinks do not include caffeine levels contained in one package. Caffeine is the main source of "energy" in addition to other stimulant ingredients that are also contained in this type of beverage. After consuming some time, some people will experience dependence because they receive enough caffeine levels from energy drinks.
The limit of caffeine that adults can consume is around 400mg per day, but of course this can be lower or higher for some people. In energy drinks, caffeine is contained around or more than 70 mg to 200 mg, this amount can be increased from other ingredients, namely guarana which is usually contained in energy drinks. If someone also drinks other sources of caffeine such as coffee, then he can experience an overdose of caffeine which can be harmful to the heart.
Sugar is the main source of energy for the body (glucose). Usually energy drinks containing very high glucose exceed needs. High glucose consumption without being balanced with activity will lead to obesity and an increase in blood glucose levels.
One experimental study in 2010 showed that consumption of caffeine in energy drinks with too much amount would inhibit brain performance. Energy drinks are proven to improve a person's cognitive abilities but their function can decrease if consumed too much. In this study, consumption of energy drinks with a dose of 1.8ml / kg proved to be helpful in concentrating, but with a threefold higher dose (5.4ml / kg) will reduce the ability to concentrate on individuals.
Energy drinks also contain several other ingredients but they contain too little to cause benefits to the body. There are also other ingredients that are usually fulfilled without supplements such as taurine and vitamin B. Especially for B vitamins, there are several types that cannot be absorbed by drinking so that they can be immediately absorbed first.
Health risks from consumption of energy drinks
The thing you need to pay attention to is the content in every pack of energy drinks, especially caffeine, which amounts to be adjusted to your weight. Here are the effects of consuming too much energy drinks:
1. Disorders of the heart
This may be experienced by individuals who already have heart health problems. The effects on the heart are caused by excessive consumption of caffeine which causes arrhythmias, even before a person has health problems in the heart. Consumption of excess energy drinks can also cause high blood pressure. One study by Steinke and colleagues showed an increase in systolic blood pressure of 11% or about 10mmHg every time consuming energy drinks. The effect on someone with a history or risk of heart disease is heart failure which causes death.
2. Insomnia
Energy drinks are beneficial in keeping a person awake and still feeling refreshed. However, if it is misused with excessive consumption, one can not feel sleepy at all. The condition of insomnia will have an adverse effect on physical and mental health, especially concentration disorders.
3. Diabetes mellitus
This is definitely due to very high glucose levels. Consumption that is too often will cause insulin deficiency due to a lot of sugar in the blood. Energy drinks themselves already have high sugar levels, and if added glucose from other foods will cause a burden on the performance of the pancreas in producing the hormone insulin.
4. Dependence
This condition is similar to the condition of caffeine dependence in general. However, dependence on energy drinks can also be caused by other stimulants so that the body needs energy drinks to do heavy work. Addiction to caffeine in high doses will also be very difficult to eliminate, as a result, dependency individuals may consume energy drinks again even for a long time. If you want to stop dependence and stop drinking energy drinks, someone might experience headaches as a symptom of withdrawal or "sakaw".
5. Overdose of vitamin B
Energy drinks contain various B vitamins, one of them is Niacin (vitamin B3). Vitamin B is generally needed in small amounts and can be met without energy drinks or supplements. However, vitamin B poisoning may occur if a person consumes more energy than one pack per day. Symptoms caused are skin irritation, dizziness, arrhythmias, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not rule out the possibility of hypervitaminosis B condition which causes the beginning of nerve and liver damage.
Consumption of energy drinks is now increasingly common, not only in adolescents and adults, but also parents, even underage children, because this type of drink usually tastes sweet. The main reason someone drinks an energy drink is to get freshness and to stay active all the time. But of course forcing yourself to continue to do activities when in fact already tired is not good for health, because the body needs rest, not just stimulant drinks so the body does not feel tired. Besides that, energy drinks cause bad effects directly on the body from the ingredients in each package.
Why can't energy drinks be drunk too often?
Many energy drinks that contain excess levels needed by the body. If taken too often or more than one package per day, this drink can cause concentration disorders, nutritional imbalances, and in the long run will cause damage to the body. Ironically, the most dangerous composition is the "energy" material in the energy drink itself, namely caffeine and sugar.
Some energy drinks do not include caffeine levels contained in one package. Caffeine is the main source of "energy" in addition to other stimulant ingredients that are also contained in this type of beverage. After consuming some time, some people will experience dependence because they receive enough caffeine levels from energy drinks.
The limit of caffeine that adults can consume is around 400mg per day, but of course this can be lower or higher for some people. In energy drinks, caffeine is contained around or more than 70 mg to 200 mg, this amount can be increased from other ingredients, namely guarana which is usually contained in energy drinks. If someone also drinks other sources of caffeine such as coffee, then he can experience an overdose of caffeine which can be harmful to the heart.
Sugar is the main source of energy for the body (glucose). Usually energy drinks containing very high glucose exceed needs. High glucose consumption without being balanced with activity will lead to obesity and an increase in blood glucose levels.
One experimental study in 2010 showed that consumption of caffeine in energy drinks with too much amount would inhibit brain performance. Energy drinks are proven to improve a person's cognitive abilities but their function can decrease if consumed too much. In this study, consumption of energy drinks with a dose of 1.8ml / kg proved to be helpful in concentrating, but with a threefold higher dose (5.4ml / kg) will reduce the ability to concentrate on individuals.
Energy drinks also contain several other ingredients but they contain too little to cause benefits to the body. There are also other ingredients that are usually fulfilled without supplements such as taurine and vitamin B. Especially for B vitamins, there are several types that cannot be absorbed by drinking so that they can be immediately absorbed first.
Health risks from consumption of energy drinks
The thing you need to pay attention to is the content in every pack of energy drinks, especially caffeine, which amounts to be adjusted to your weight. Here are the effects of consuming too much energy drinks:
1. Disorders of the heart
This may be experienced by individuals who already have heart health problems. The effects on the heart are caused by excessive consumption of caffeine which causes arrhythmias, even before a person has health problems in the heart. Consumption of excess energy drinks can also cause high blood pressure. One study by Steinke and colleagues showed an increase in systolic blood pressure of 11% or about 10mmHg every time consuming energy drinks. The effect on someone with a history or risk of heart disease is heart failure which causes death.
2. Insomnia
Energy drinks are beneficial in keeping a person awake and still feeling refreshed. However, if it is misused with excessive consumption, one can not feel sleepy at all. The condition of insomnia will have an adverse effect on physical and mental health, especially concentration disorders.
3. Diabetes mellitus
This is definitely due to very high glucose levels. Consumption that is too often will cause insulin deficiency due to a lot of sugar in the blood. Energy drinks themselves already have high sugar levels, and if added glucose from other foods will cause a burden on the performance of the pancreas in producing the hormone insulin.
4. Dependence
This condition is similar to the condition of caffeine dependence in general. However, dependence on energy drinks can also be caused by other stimulants so that the body needs energy drinks to do heavy work. Addiction to caffeine in high doses will also be very difficult to eliminate, as a result, dependency individuals may consume energy drinks again even for a long time. If you want to stop dependence and stop drinking energy drinks, someone might experience headaches as a symptom of withdrawal or "sakaw".
5. Overdose of vitamin B
Energy drinks contain various B vitamins, one of them is Niacin (vitamin B3). Vitamin B is generally needed in small amounts and can be met without energy drinks or supplements. However, vitamin B poisoning may occur if a person consumes more energy than one pack per day. Symptoms caused are skin irritation, dizziness, arrhythmias, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not rule out the possibility of hypervitaminosis B condition which causes the beginning of nerve and liver damage.
5 Bad Effects of Energy Drinks on Body Health
Reviewed by Sulhan
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August 10, 2018
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Reviewed by Sulhan
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August 10, 2018
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