Energy is a hot commodity these days. Consumers are drawn to products promoted as energy boosters, from bars to balls, and a lot of drinks. Energy drink sales alone in the U.S. steadily increased between 2015 and 2018, with annual sales over $3 million.
Are the risks of energy drinks greater than the rewards? That seems to be the conclusion of a new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Scientists found that the energy drinks changed the electrical activity of the participants’ hearts, and raised their blood pressure. But the changes are generally considered mild. However, the study authors say that for people with heart conditions, or those on certain medications, having energy drinks could increase the risk.
In previous research, drinking energy drinks has been tied to side effects including elevated blood pressure, irregular heart beat, seizures, stroke, and heart attack. One study suggested that for healthy young adults, energy drink may be bad for blood function.
One problem with energy drinks is that they often contain caffeine, in addition to one or more additional stimulants. They can have a synergistic interaction with caffeine, meaning the combined effect is greater than the impact of each alone.
I don’t recommend energy drinks for anyone, including athletes and healthy young adults. In addition to the potential adverse effects, energy drinks can “help” deal with fatigue, which is the signal that your body is out of balance.
When it comes to your energy level, some of the most important factors are sleep, nutrition, hydration, stress management, and physical activity. Even small shifts can make a difference.
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