“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…
You've felt the feeling of exercising a lot and sweating but water just isn't enough you need something more like a sports drink. When you exercise a lot you lose salts in your body that need to be replenished with a new salt which are known as electrolytes. Why do the sports drinks make you feel awake? The reason is simple, the drinks contain these electrolytes which are like a food for the cells in your body. Amazingly these can also be found in batteries.…
The purpose of why energy drinks were originally designed was to target athletes. Promote increase energy thereby gaining faster running times, higher jumps, and so forth. However, over time this has evolved to” purposefully market young adults” (Malinauskas, Aeby, Overton, Aeby & Barber-Heidel, 2007), to aid them in their exams and “all night” cram sessions as well as party late and “function” the next day. It has replaced a way of life; one that includes health and wellness, such as, getting a good night sleep, and eating a balanced diet.…
"A study by market research analysts Mintel found that almost three-quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds use the high-caffeine drinks, with two-thirds of them saying they do so to help with work or studies" ("How Safe Are Energy") What these students aren’t seeming to grasp is the fact that they can extrapolate their natural energy by eating…
Although the combination of caffeine and alcohol can be dangerous, not all caffeinated drinks are. The only way caffeinated alcoholic drinks are dangerous is when drinks consume too much of the drink. If they were to drink responsibly, there would be no problem. There are a large number of people who drink alcohol and are safe. Caffeine alcoholic drinks do not cause negative effects taking one sip of the drink.…
Energy drinks can cause health issues according to recent searches! Energy drinks have been linked to heart and other problems as well as horrible mental health (Miller). Teens are using the drinking it rapidly too. Energy drinks have a lot of sugar ,and caffeine (Howard). One big change of energy drinks that they are not well controlled by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (Pearson).…
Children are consuming these drinks because of ease of access and seemingly pleasant effects, but what they don’t know is what the possible negative health problems could occur. Along with an age limit, education is needed on the effects of caffeine and other performance enhancing substances. The lack of education causes children to keep drinking the energy drinks and eventually become chemically addicted to caffeine which can lead to even more sever health…
Energy drinks are composed mainly on caffeine. Caffeine is what gives you the long lasting rush of energy, but aside from caffeine there are a lot more chemicals and ingredients that go in the mixture to create the energy drink or shot. Different brands use different quantities of each product but the five most common ingredients found by researchers where the following: Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Caffeine, Vitamin B3, and Taurine. They are in order of largest percentage found per serving. According to a recent study, caffeine is the only ingredient that actually works by giving you energy, the other ingredients are more passive, meaning they still have an effect on your body but it is not as visible as the caffeine.…
“Energy Drinks Cause Harmful Side Effects.” 24 September. 2007. <http://www.thesandspur.org/sports/energy-drinks-cause-harmful-side-effects.com> “Some Facts About Energy Drinks.” Nutritional and Health Info-Sheet.”…
Our society is becoming engrossed with caffeine and many people are falling ill to its unnoticed negative properties. It’s important to watch how much caffeine intake your body is receiving each day in the foods and drinks you consume. Caffeine is not a bad drug but be careful to watch for symptoms of withdrawal and caffeine intoxication. It can be dangerous for your body if to much stress is put on it. Remember, there is always decaffeinated options and sometimes these are the best to keep your body…
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).…
I have seen many people drink energy drinks but most of the time I come across with a younger teenagers usually the ages from eleven through 16 who has a can of Redbull or Monster on their hand. These drinks are not safe to younger generation, because their body is still in the developmental process and haven’t fully developed yet. The dependency can be met in a different way, an…
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.…