Energy drinks have some extremely serious side effects. Some of the side effects are: agitation, tremors, stomach upset, chest pain, dizziness, seizures, insomnia and even heart attacks. Just because they are easily available and look innocent enough does not mean that they can’t do some serious harm.

Stress and anxiety: In fact, one of the
most convincing reasons to stop
drinking energy drinks is that they can
cause increased anxiety and stress.
Some energy drinks are actually found
to contain more caffeine than it is
advertised on their labels. Too much
caffeine has been known to cause
jitters and the chronic stress, and a
racing heart from massive amounts of
caffeine is not all that comforting
either.

High in sugar: Besides providing with
artificial energy, these drinks typically
contain a lot of sugar. Some drinks are
known to have an average of 15 tsp of
sugar. Aside from getting the dreaded
sugar crash, sugar can leave you
dehydrated and, as it is also known,
suppress the immune system,
increase inflammation, lead to tooth
decay and weight gain.

Mood changes: If you regularly consume energy drinks, you may want
to think carefully your beverage choice. Studies have shown that those who frequently drink the stimulant caffeine have been known to have reduced serotonin levels. This substance is known as the feel good neurotransmitter. A depletion of this hormone has been linked to low
mood, anxiety and depression.

Taxes organs: Another danger of energy drinks is that they can be taxing on your organs. Your heart, liver, brain, digestive tract and kidneys are all working as if you are in a flight or fight situation and ultimately get drained from all the work. Energy drinks trigger your organs to react as if they are in a dangerous situation so you can imagine how bad it can be.

Insomnia: While you might like the
sudden surge of energy and vigor
when you are trying to make it through a tiresome afternoon, it is not so helpful when you are ready to turn in for the night. Such drinks can cause you to lose out on deep and restful sleep at night so that you end up turning to it again the next day. Quit the cycle and get energy in more natural, safe ways through workout, water and healthy snacks.

Cost: These days people are pretty
much strapped for cash. Energy drinks can end up costing you up to $900 per year or even more. The average energy drink can cost you between $3-4. So if you have got a daily habit, you are spending enough money to snag yourself whole lotta new shoes, clothes and other fabulous items.

Artificial sweeteners: Diet or low
calorie energy drinks tend to use
sweeteners such as aspartame. In
response to the ever growing obesity
problem, companies began producing versions without sugar of their energy drinks some years ago. A serving of their sugar free flavors only cost 20 calories but the bad news is that the aspartame used to sweeten this kind of drinks can be even worse for you than sugar.

Artificial flavors and colors: Most
energy drinks on market shelves are
not made from real juice, so they
need artificial colorings and flavorings
to make them taste and look more
appealing. You will be terrified to
know that certain energy drinks flavors are chock full of toxic chemical coloring. Manufacturers use several
different food dyes, but one of the
most common is red 30 even those
which are not red. It has been tied to
reactions ranging from migraines and
headaches to temper tantrums,
dizziness, aggressive behavior, hyperactivity, uncontrollable screaming and crying, nervousness,
kicking, inability to sit still or concentrate in children.

Adrenal fatigue: Some people become tired after caffeine intake. This is a symptom of adrenal fatigue when
the adrenalin system of your body
becomes overtaxed by constant high
caffeine consumption. The answer is
not to increase caffeine even more
but to reduce its amount, detox and
get the adrenal glands back to a normal state. Remember it is hard to
choose a safe dose because it varies
from person to person and according
to an individual tolerance. Between
499 milligrams to 999 milligrams in a
day period will probably lead to some
of the more severe side effects.

B Vitamins: This vitamin is one of the
ingredients in almost every energetic
drink. It is certainly beneficial to take
recommended daily ratio but more
than 34 mg of B3 or Niacin can cause
flushing of your skin. Consumption of
2999 or more can result in liver
toxicity. More than 99 mg of B6 can
cause sensory nerve problems such as
burning sensation and skin lesions.

Ginkgo Biloba: Gingko is some kind of
herb and can cause some minor side
effects in different people. These
effects vary from headaches, nausea
and diarrhea to dizziness, heart
palpitations and restlessness. What is
more ginkgo biloba can interact with
other medication such as anti-depressants and blood thinners. One
recent study found that this herb
caused thyroid cancer in research.

L-Theanine: This amino acid is derived
from green tea and most energy drinks and shots have begun putting
so called green tea extract in their
beverages. It can produce a different
type of alertness than caffeine and
there has been no scientific evidence
of it causing adverse side effects.
Some people have reported feeling
light headed after consuming a dose
of more than 299 mg of L-Theanine.

Allergic reactions: The most common
energy drink ingredient caffeine can
lead to several allergic reactions such
as rash, itching, hives, swelling of the
tongue, mouth, face or lips, difficulty
breathing, tightness in the chest,
vomiting.

Source: www.lifespan.com/reasons-drink-energy-drinks/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=referral

Great thread!...hope people read it through and be aware of the never advertised dangers.

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