Many things can happen to the body while consuming energy drinks. Therefore "Last year, the World Health Organization made energy drinks a ‘danger to public health’” (Whiteman, 2015, para. 1). They later stated that caffeine, one of the main ingredients in energy drinks, if consumed breaks away a chemical in the brain that makes people feel tired, which in turn deprives them of sleep. It has also been stated that energy drinks can serve as a gateway drug to more powerful stimulants in the future. The maximum volume of caffeine that individuals should consume on a given day is 500mg. Furthermore, the typical cup of coffee comprises nearly half that. Caffeine can also raise a person's blood pressure and makes the heart beat faster, which could
