Adverse effects of energy drinks continue to study. In adolescents, excessive consumption of these drinks can cause dangerous side effects, especially when mixed with alcohol.

Energy drinks contain caffeine high. Hence drinks can cause high blood pressure, heart palpitations, obesity, and other health problems. When combined with alcohol, the impact is worse.

“These drinks can have serious consequences for teens. Higher caffeine content and other additives that have not known for sure to look out for,” said Dr.Kwabena Blankson, adolescent health experts.

In a report published in the journal Pediatrics in Review he concludes some research on energy drinks.

According to a survey in the United States, young people choose energy drinks as a way to stay awake or more energetic.

More than 100 milligrams of caffeine per day considered unhealthy for teenagers. In fact, in 16 ounce cans of drinks brand Red Bull, Monster or Rockstar Energy Assault contained 160 mg of caffeine.

Energy drinks are usually served ice cold and sometimes mixed. These drinks also contain additives such as sugar, ginseng and guarana which enhance the effects of caffeine.

Responding to various studies on the dangers of energy drinks, The American Beverage Association says caffeine content in energy drinks product is only half of the amount of caffeine a cup of coffee.

They also mention the caffeine levels in energy drinks has been written on the label. This drink is also not recommended consumed by young children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, seta people sensitive to caffeine.

Energy Drink Dangers for Teens

Kompas.com – Adverse effects of energy drinks continue to study. In adolescents, this drink can cause dangerous side effects, especially when mixed with alcohol.

Energy drinks contain caffeine high. Hence drinks can cause high blood pressure, heart palpitations, obesity, and other health problems. When combined with alcohol, the impact is worse.

“These drinks can have serious consequences for teens. Higher caffeine content and other additives that have not known for sure to look out for,” said Dr.Kwabena Blankson, adolescent health experts.

In a report published in the journal Pediatrics in Review he concludes some research on energy drinks.

According to a survey in the United States, young people choose energy drinks as a way to stay awake or more energetic.

More than 100 milligrams of caffeine per day considered unhealthy for teenagers. In fact, in 16 ounce cans of drinks brand Red Bull, Monster or Rockstar Energy Assault contained 160 mg of caffeine.

Energy drinks are usually served ice cold and sometimes mixed. These drinks also contain additives such as sugar, ginseng and guarana which enhance the effects of caffeine.

Responding to various studies on the dangers of energy drinks, The American Beverage Association says caffeine content in energy drinks product is only half of the amount of caffeine a cup of coffee.

They also mention the caffeine levels in energy drinks has been written on the label. This drink is also not recommended consumed by young children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, seta people sensitive to caffeine.