As most people know, energy drinks are becoming more and more popular. Not only are teens drinking them but a majority of adults are too. Some side effects include high blood pressure, hyperactivity, etc.
Researchers did a questionnaire at two emergency departments from June 2011 - June 2013. They surveyed people from ages 12 to 18. Out of the 612 people that responded, 33% said they drank energy drinks frequently. Among those teens, 76% said they had a headache in the last six months, 47% said they experienced anger and 22% stated they had difficulty breathing. While they can’t prove that’s from the energy drinks. They stated that the people who consumed the energy drinks were more likely to report symptoms then those who didn’t. At the same time, people who consumed them were more likely to say the drinks helped them do better in school or in sports. They also said the drinks helped them focus and stay up all night.
I drink energy drinks sometimes but very rarely. I don’t drink them frequently and I don’t seem to have any symptoms that others reported. But, I do feel more energized and focused when I drink energy drinks
Do you think energy drinks are becoming an issue?
Do you drink energy drinks?
If so, do you see any symptoms?
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I know energy drink is not healthy for you I do have an energy drink here and there but not like an everyday thing. if it was an everyday thing then it can cause bad things for your condition. I haven't had any symptoms but when I drink then it helps when you're having just a slow day or you have a big test and stayed up late studying I think that they do help with focusing.
I agree that although energy drinks are bad for you, they do the job of keeping people focused/energized.
I have seen that a lot of people have been drinking them, but I don't they are a complete problem. I don't drink them so I wouldn't know. I think if you don't drink them all the time that you are fine and it is not a big problem. However, if you drink them everyday and are not getting enough water it could lead to problems.
I will admit that I am a frequent buyer and drinker of energy drinks, in fact, I have one on my desk right now. They can be harmful to one's health and have bad side effects, but as long as you're careful with consumption and you don't overdo it, it should be okay. Personally, they help me focus and stay awake and I don't experience any bad side effects but I am also used to the levels of caffeine in them.
I agree that as long as you are careful with them it’s not an issue.
I think energy drinks are fine as long as they are consumed moderately. I feel like energy drinks only become an issue when people drink the 24/7. Energy drinks can be used to keep you awake on a long day or even just get you going on a bad day. They CAN be very helpful but when used too much some of those side affects you were talking about can become an issue.
I agree that they aren’t an issue if you pace yourself with them. On the other hand, drinking them 24/7 can be an issue
Yes, energy drinks are becoming a problem. People can become extremely unhealthy from these things, or they can possibly die from them. When people start to drink them so they can focus more on school and staying up late. They start to depend on the drink more and more. That is called addiction to that high blood pressure your body craves. Your body wants to feel energized and the only way you can get that is by drinking more and more energy drinks.
I think it could possible be an issue but I drink them a lot and have never really had a problem with them. I do get headaches quite often but I go them way before i started drinking energy drinks. I just stared drinking them this year or last year. I personally dont have a problem with them but they could eventually be a problem.
I agree that right now they aren’t as much of a problem, but later on they could be.
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