Popular brands include Monster Red Bull Rockstar 5Hour Energy Energy Drinks What are they Common Ingredients Caffeine energy drinks can contain 200 mg of caffeine in one serving Sugar contains as much and sometimes more sugar as a soft drink ID: 998259
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1. Energy Drinks
2. Beverages containing caffeine and other ingredients that claim to “boost energy”Popular brands include: MonsterRed BullRockstar5-Hour EnergyEnergy DrinksWhat are they?
3. Common IngredientsCaffeine – energy drinks can contain 200 mg of caffeine in one servingSugar – contains as much (and sometimes more) sugar as a soft drinkOther ingredients are advertised as elements that benefit the user, however there are studies that show that they can actually have negative effects when mixed with caffeine
4. Viewed as a chemical that can stunt growthRecent studies have shown that caffeine does NOT stunt growthHowever, caffeine has other serious effectsCan cause insomnia, rapid heartbeats, dehydration, dizziness, nausea, and headachesToo much caffeine can lead to more serious problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart problemscaffeine
5. DID YOU KNOW THAT ALL OF THESE DRINKS CONTAIN CAFFEINE?Caffeine comparison
6. A typical energy drink can have up to 32 grams of sugarToo much sugar can: Increase the risk of diabetes and obesityCause cavitiesCause mood changes and headachesLead to a weaker immune systemIncrease stress levelssugar
7. Taking more than 3000 mg of B3 can result in liver toxicityMore than 100 mg of B6 can cause nerve problems or lesionsB vitamins
8. May cause sleeplessnessPossible symptoms include:NauseaDiarrheaHeadachesNose bleedHigh blood pressureginseng
9. Can react negatively with blood thinners and antidepressantsSide effects include:NauseaVomitingDiarrheaHeadachesDizzinessHeart palpitationsGinkgo biloba
10. Launched in 2002 by Hansen NaturalReceives its recognition from sponsoring athletes and sports eventsMonster Energy
11. Drinking too much Monster can cause dependenceMonster has large amounts of sugar that gives you energy in the short runOnce the sugar is used by your body, you experience a rapid drop in energy The extra sugar also adds calories to dietsClick here for a list of Monster's side effectsToo much monster?
12. 12% of caffeine abuse cases required hospital treatment.18 year old athlete, Ross Cooney, died while playing basketball after consuming 4 cans of Red Bull.A 31 year old woman drank 2 cans and died when her heart stopped as she was dancing.Drew James, a 19 year old from Florida, collapsed on his way home while drinking a can of Monster Nitrous.The Dangers
13. Conclusion:Although energy drinks may taste good and seem helpful in the short-run, they are not healthy beverages and have many serious side effects that may be dangerous in the future!