Kevin Campbell on an article published by health.us.news.com, there were more than 20,000 emergency room visits attributable to the indigestion of energy drinks (ethos). There is an incredible amount of caffeine and sugar in these drinks. A 24oz energy drink contains 500mg of caffeine which is similar to 4-5 cups of coffee (Objective). This can cause serious heart rhythm, blood flow and blood pressure problems and it can be especially life threatening for people with pre-existing cardiac issues (pathos). These drinks can also disrupt sleep patterns, they can cause anxiety, digestion problems and they can even lead to dehydration.…
There has always been talk about how things containing caffeine cannot be good for you. Two main products that contain caffeine are coffee and energy drinks. When it comes to both of these things people can argue on how one is better than the other or how they’re both bad for you. There are statistics to prove both of these sides to be correct. There are many similarities between coffee and energy drinks; however, when it comes to differences, the health risks of energy drinks outweigh coffee.…
“These drinks have no benefit” Dr. Steven Lipshultz, a scientist studying the effect on energy drinks writes, which adds to the credibility of the topic. The author also adds credibility to the topic by going into the science of how caffeine works. Another big problem is…
Rhetorical Analysis of the Benefits of Energy Drinks Energy drinks are beverages that contain caffeine and are marketed to improve energy and performance, but are they really good for children? Using the article entitled “Health Effects of Energy Drinks for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults” by authors from the Department of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Integrative Medicine Program say that a very trustworthy account of what caffeine does to the human body. The dangers of the drug and the effects that it has on different age groups. A scholarly article used for research there is very little room for opinion. Concerns have been expressed regarding the potential for caffeinated energy drinks to negatively affect mental health, and particularly…
In fact, there are many reported cases that people, especially teenagers, who overdosed caffeine through energy drink, were hospitalized or died. Although it is very rare for stimulants to cause these serious side effects unless administered unusually high doses or used in combination with other drugs, the number of accidents are increasing, as products with high dose of a drug, such as energy drink, became more…
In the Merriam-Webster definition Energy drinks is “a usually carbonated beverage that typically contains caffeine and other ingredients (as taurine and ginseng) intended to increase the drinker 's energy”. Although energy drinks can be a benefit when providing energy to the body, there are also negative effects. Like any other regular caffeine and sugar, it stimulates blood pressure and heart rate. At the moderate daily intakes, the human body can take up to 300 to 400 milligrams of caffeine, which is the amount equals to four cups of coffee (Roberts). However, some energy drinks contain up to 505 milligrams of caffeine (Roberts).…
In an actual compilation of emergency room reports of patient’s who reported energy drink related adverse effects, shows that energy drink users would report more adverse effects than those who used only traditional caffeinated beverages such as tea, coffee, or soft drinks (Jackson et al., 2013). Such reports include abnormal heart beats (arrhythmias), tooth decay, behavioral issues, high blood pressure, fainting, and insomnia. Others reported jolt and crash episodes, palpitations, and headaches (Malinauskas et al., 2007).…
Are Energy Drinks Bad for You? People consume many different products without knowing what the product actually contains in its ingredients. For several years, I’m sure we all have heard about energy drinks being bad for our health or some story about someone dying or having a heart attack from consuming too many energy drinks in a short period of time, but many people still consume these drinks regardless of all the know negative side effects. In a survey of college students, Dr. Ananaya Mandal, MD, pointed out that “51 percent regularly consumed one or more energy drinks per month, and majority of them drank them several times a week”, according to her article on news-medical.net. Considering more than half of college students, including…
Some get their day rolling by taking a hot shower, eating a healthy breakfast, or going for a run (crazy I know). On the other hand, we have the vast majority who need caffeine to kick start their week. Though there are several different methods to ingest this stimulant, I’m going to focus solely on two of the most popular; coffee and energy drinks. Both coffee and energy drinks differ…
There is a growing worry regarding the effects of energy drinks on both physical and mental fitness of the human body. Energy drinks that are highly caffeinated and mixed with alcohol impose a great effect on a person. They are also highly popular in teens and young adults. Hoping it will keep them awake during the day.…
These changes are by no means worrisome for healthy individuals, the researchers say, but patients with certain heart conditions might need to exercise caution consuming energy drinks. There are more than 500 energy drink products on the market, and their increased popularity is matched by a significant rise in energy drink-associated emergency department visits and deaths. Even the Food and Drug Administration doesn't have to make known how much caffeine and other toxics that the drinks contain(Howard). Energy Drinks can cause health issues such as,high blood pressure,fast heart beat,and other issues (Miller). Any research that compares the effects of consuming energy drinks or caffeine alone provides important evidence for public health advocates who have urged the energy drink companies to stop targeting youth with…
In this report it will explain whether or not energy drinks do provide energy to the average consumer. Since energy drinks state that it provides a source of energy when consumed. The way energy is made in the body is via Cellular Respiration. During cellular respiration a cell will produce ATP which will then be used in the body as energy.…
One study reported that approximately 51% of surveyed college students consumed more than one energy drink per day and listed lack of sleep or wanting to increase energy as their primary reasons for consumption (Malinauskas et al., 2007). Aside from these typical reasons that college students would consume energy drinks, these are often consumed to improve weight loss efforts (Seifert et al., 2011). This additional potential makes energy drinks appealing options for individuals with eating disorders, as the individuals believe that the energy drinks will help curb their appetites and replace the energy they are lacking (Seifert et al., 2011). However, individuals with eating disorders who consume energy drinks may face higher risks of damaging effects, especially when the eating disorder is combined with the stresses of being a student. Common health risks for individuals without eating disorders who excessively consume energy drinks include tooth and gum decay, decreased energy over the course of the day, headaches, and even heart palpitations (Sullivan, n.d.).…
The different major castes are frequently referred to in the ancient Indian texts. The four classes were the Brahmins, the Kshatriyas, the Vaishyas, and the Shudras. Mesopotamian civilization was much more stratified than the Egyptian, but there was no religious element as in the caste system of India, and kings were not considered Gods. Social status was apparently determined by wealth. At the top of the social scale were kings and noblemen.…
Medical researchers have much more to learn about energy drinks, but the known primary cause of serious health problems appears to be the high concentrations of caffeine. An example of findings related to cardiovascular effects are, Heart palpitations. According to one study, 19 percent of college students who have used energy drinks had experienced heart palpitations. “Frequently containing high and unregulated amounts of caffeine, these drinks have been reported in association with serious adverse effects, especially in children, adolescents, and young adults with seizures, diabetes, cardiac abnormalities, or mood and behavioral disorders or those who take certain medications.” (pediatrics 1).…