Why Energy Drinks Are Not The Healthiest Option!

Have you ever just finished an energy drink and feel like your hearts going to beat out of your chest. There is a good chance that you are sensitive to caffeine. We as Americans use it so often now that I think we forgot it was a drug. It has very addictive properties, and can possibly kill you if you’re sensitive to it.

I was reading an article that was on yahoo news today. I found out that there have been 5 recent deaths since 2009 in America directly linked to Monster energy drinks. In reading further, the people were all sensitve to caffeine.

The reason these quick burst of energy cans are not healthy for you is the amount of caffeine in them. When you read the label and it says "serving size is equal to same amount of caffeine as premier coffee brand" that should set of a red flag. A cup of coffee is usually 6-8 ounces with about 60 milligrams of caffeine in it. In a can of monster it’s about double that.

If thats not enough for you, the can is filled with Taurine, Panax Ginseng, L- Carnitine, Glucuronolactone, Inositol. What? These ingredients sound like things found in your toilet bowel cleaner. Some of the side effects that these ingredients cause are; upset stomach, sweating, increased pulse, hot (flush) feeling. If you can’t pronounce it, then you shouldnt put it into your body, period!

If you need an energy boost during the day try green tea. It has a low caffeine amount and has healthy antioxidants that can help your immune system. Hope this helps next time you reach for an energy drink.

~AG




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