5 dangers of gulping down energy drinks

Energy Drinks

High in sugar and caffeine drinks are becoming popular every day. These drinks give you an energy boost that allows you to perform a particular task more efficiently. While these drinks are associated with extreme sports, people who don’t perform extreme physical activity are also gulping down these drinks. Studies have shown the health risks associated with these drinks. In a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the researchers revealed that a single energy drink can affect your heart beat leading to a condition known as arrhythmia. During the study, the researchers gave participants 0.9 litres of commercial energy drinks. After this, they assessed the electrical activity of participants’ hearts, taking a reading after every 30 minutes for four hours. The results showed that there was a surge in the heartbeat of all the participants. The study authors elucidated that consuming energy drinks can impair your hearts’ functioning for several hours. Here, we tell you about the various health dangers associated with energy drinks.

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Insomnia

Insomnia: Caffeine helps you stay attentive for a long period. However, when merged with sugar a caffeinated beverage such as energy drink can cause insomnia, making it difficult for you to fall asleep.

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Headaches

Nearly everyone experiences a headache once in a while, according to the World Health Organization. A headache is defined as pain in any region of the head. You may have a headache on one or both sides of the head and the cause, duration, and intensity of this pain can vary depending on the type of headache. Yes, there are different types of headaches. These include: tension headaches, cluster headaches, migraine headaches, allergy or sinus headaches, hormone headaches, caffeine headaches, exertion headaches, hypertension headaches, rebound headaches and post-traumatic headaches. In this article, we will talk about the causes and remedies for tension headaches. A tension headache is the most common type of headache and it is often triggered by stress. Cold temperatures, too much screen time, decreased water intake, lack of sleep, skipping meals, and alcohol are other factors that may also trigger tension headaches. A tension headache can cause dull and aching pain, stiffness around the neck and shoulder area, tenderness in the scalp and tightness or pressure across the forehead. An over-the-counter pain reliever (aspirin or ibuprofen) may help relieve the pain. But too much use of OTC medications may lead to “overuse” or “rebound” headaches, according to the Mayo Clinic. Luckily, there are several natural remedies to get rid of the tension headaches, without these side effects. Check them out:

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Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest: You may know that too much of caffeine is bad for your health, and if consumed in the form of an energy drink, it can put you at risk of a cardiac arrest. According to a study published in the Journal of Amino Acids, energy drink causes damage to your heart and if you are suffering from any heart condition, it can worsen your condition.

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Anxiety

Anxiety disorder: Some estimates suggest that large dosage of caffeinated beverages like energy drink can cause an anxiety attack or in some cases, a full-blown panic attack.

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Type-2-diabetes

Type 2 diabetes: The high-sugar content in energy drinks can give you a temporary boost of energy but it can also put you at risk of type 2 diabetes.