Health & Wellness
Are Energy Drinks Good For You? Everyone wants to have energy. The best way to get The Not-so Good energy is through clean eating and moving your body. But Side-effects of energy drinks differ based on the person, everyone wants that energy now. So what do we do when type, and amount used. Some reactions include: we want or need more energy, or when we’re not eating -Headaches, stomachaches, -Dizziness or lack of focus well or moving our body enough? or diarrhea -Inability to fall asleep That’s where energy drinks come in. They have -Chest pain -Weight gain or diabetes seemingly become a staple for keeping up with daily life. -Anxious or nervous feelings -Dental issues There are hundreds of types of energy drinks out there, but are any of them good for you? The Bad Energy drinks can contain any combination of caffeine, That’s not the worst of it though. Severe health issues can sugar, vitamins, amino acid derivatives, and herbal also result from using energy drinks. Issues such as: extracts. They are designed to increase energy and mental -Addiction and withdrawal -Seizures performance. But energy drinks are a mixed bag. There’s -High blood pressure -Heart problems the good, the not-so good, and the bad. Let’s look at all three. The Good With all that said, the ultimate decision comes down to There are a lot of good reasons why we reach for our you. It is recommended that the average adult consume energy drinks. Some of them include: no more than 400mg of caffeine per day, and no more Increase muscle power and physical endurance. than 36g of sugar per day for men. Not every energy drink Boost your cognitive performance and help with reaction is created equal. So be sure to take the ingredients into time, concentration, memory, and reduce mental fatigue. consideration before trying to determine if any particular Help people function while they’re tired. one is more harmful than good. They also come in a variety of flavors, contain additional Simple questions to ask yourself are: Is the energy drink supplements that enhance their effect, help promote I like full of sugar? How much caffeine am I consuming? If a faster recovery after exercise, are convenient, more you’re getting high amounts of either, consider looking into affordable than Starbucks, refreshing, and they have a ton healthier energy drink options, and be sure to check with of zero-calorie options. your doctor for any risks they might cause you.
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