Are energy drinks bad for you????

According to the Global Healing Center ,Energy drinks provide people with increased energy levels that will keep them active & alert. Energy drinks are sold in grocery stores, convenience stores, bars, clubs, and in some areas, even schools. Are energy drinks safe to drink? Most natural health professionals say no.

Common Energy Drink Ingredients:

• Ginseng – A root that is believed to help reduce stress and increase energy levels.
• Carnitine – An amino acid that helps to metabolize fatty acids.
• Gingko Biloba – Created from the seeds of the gingko biloba tree, it has been shown to enhance memory.
• Taurine – A natural amino acid produced by the human body. Taurine helps to regulate normal heart-beats and muscle contractions. Its effects on people when consumed as a drink additive remain unclear.
• Inositol – A member of the B-complex Vitamin that assists in the relaying of messages between cells. Inositol is not a vitamin itself.
• Guarana Seed – A stimulant that grows in Brazil & Venezuela which contains high levels of caffeine.

Children in school certainly do not need to be consuming any type of beverage that contains stimulants, particularly when they are combined with sugar. Marketing of energy drinks is targeted to high school kids, and adults who are under 30 years of age(GHC).

The 7 Signs of Caffeine Overdose

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1. Headaches
2. Muscle Tension
3. Anxiety and Nervousness
4. Dizziness
5. Tiredness
6. Nausea
7. Jitters

Anything in high doses is bad for you. But the problem is, with energy drinks, the caffeine comes in high doses regardless of how much you drink. And while there are few reported deaths from energy drinks, there are an increasing number of people complaining of heart palpitations, high blood pressure, headaches and ulcers. That crash you’ve probably experienced after drinking the stuff answers your question for you.