Monday, July 30, 2012

Energy Drinks Not Healthy

Energy drinks are often marketed to kids, and the overlap with sports drinks often confuses consumers into thinking they are healthy. In reality, they are anything but...

Energy drinks contain a variety of harmful ingredients. These vary from brand to brand, but the main culprits are caffeine and sugar. Both are addictive, and, in high doses, harmful.

  • Effects of Caffeine on the Body
  • Effects of Caffeine on the Brain

In fact, around half of the hospitalizations for caffeine toxicity are in children, who can potentially be harmed by the content of a single energy drink or energy shot.

How do you know if you've had too much caffeine?

  • What are the Side Effects of Caffeine?
  • Can You Overdose on Caffeine?


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