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The impact of energy drinks on health: what should you remember?
17.09.2023 12:29
In the modern world, where the pace of life is tense and proper rest is becoming a luxury, there is a simple way to restore energy - stimulants. Some people choose a contrast shower, others prefer morning jogging, and still others find their source of energy in a cup of strong coffee.
Doctor of the HappyDerm medical center Lyudmila Artyushkevich notes that more and more often people choose energy drinks without realizing the possible consequences of their consumption.
The composition of energy drinks includes:
- caffeine;
- carnitine;
- ginseng;
- guarana;
- taurine;
- B vitamins;
- sugar and much more.
The positive effects of energy drinks are obvious if you stick to the recommended doses. However, excessive consumption can lead to negative consequences.
The harm from energy drinks often outweighs their benefits. They can be compared to small bombs that, when exploding, can cause damage to various systems of the body.
Cardiovascular system
Energy drink consumption is associated with a risk of premature aging and wear and tear of the heart. This can manifest itself in dangerous arrhythmias, heart failure and high blood pressure.
Cases of myocardial infarction after consuming energy drinks are described in the literature, which emphasizes the seriousness of the problem.
Nervous system
At first, mental and physical activity increases after consuming energy drinks, but then a person begins to feel tired and sleepy. These drinks can provoke:
- Sleep disturbance.
- Irritability.
- Anxiety.
- Decreased performance.
- Cramps and more.
Their use can also exacerbate latent mental problems.
Endocrine system
Energy drinks contain a lot of sugar, which is dangerous for people with diabetes. They are also high in calories and can contribute to weight gain.
Digestion
Excessive consumption of energy drinks may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Teeth
They also change the acidity in the mouth, which can lead to discoloration of teeth and destruction of tooth enamel.
Addiction
If you consume energy drinks on a daily basis, you may lose the ability to feel natural energy.
Benefit
The main "pro" is the ability to get energy when needed. The effect of energy drinks comes almost instantly and lasts for at least three hours. Compared to coffee or tea, which start working in 15 minutes and give energy for only an hour, energy drinks win in speed and duration of action.
Conclusions
- Energy drinks do more harm than good.
- They do not add energy, but borrow it from the body's resources, which ultimately wears out the body and forces it to work at its limit.
- Frequent use can lead to various diseases.
- In critical situations, when you urgently need strength, you can consider using energy drinks.
The benefits of energy drinks are questionable, so it is always worth weighing all the risks and remembering that excessive consumption does not lead to positive consequences.
