The recipe for energy drinks was invented by Japanese manufacturers back in the last century. They wanted to improve the performance of workaholic managers.
“Regular consumption of energy drinks can cause not only pathological dependence, but also loss of health and even death,” warns cell biologist, candidate of medical sciences Alexander Sozykin.
What is included in energy drinks
“Nowadays, energy drinks are positioned by advertising as drinks for everyday consumption. They are made on the basis of carbonated water for rapid absorption in the stomach. And the main components of such drinks are substances that sharply stimulate the cardiovascular and nervous systems: sugar (simple high-calorie carbohydrates) and caffeine in high doses. Also, modern types of energy drinks contain taurine in doses exceeding the daily dose, B vitamins (useful for digestion), synthetic colors and flavors,” says the expert.
According to the biologist, energy drinks contain about 25-40 milligrams of caffeine per 100 grams of drink, or about 125-160 milligrams per 500 milliliters and 63-100 per 250 milliliters. Drinking a can of energy drink is like drinking 3-4 cups of whole grain coffee at the same time.
Who should not drink energy drinks?
“Energy drinks can definitely harm the health of pregnant women, nursing mothers, and elderly people over the age of 70. They are not recommended for those who have diseases of the digestive, cardiovascular, nervous system and psyche. Immediate allergic reactions are also possible,” warns the biologist .
What happens to the body after taking an energy drink?
“The norm for drinking tonic drinks per day is no more than 0.5 liters. But when drinking an energy drink, you should understand that fatigue will return in a couple of hours,” says Alexander Sozykin.
With daily consumption of the drink, addiction can develop within 3–6 months, which can turn into pathological dependence.
“The consequences of regular and uncontrolled use of high doses of energy drinks can be depressing. Diarrhea and vomiting, exacerbation of peptic ulcers and other diseases. In various countries of the world, doctors have registered deaths from provoked arrhythmia, from a heart attack, from a stroke, sudden loss of consciousness followed by death from an accident “, says the biologist.
