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Top 10 Energy Drinks with Dangerous Side Effects
The dangers of energy drinks are getting a lot of press these days because of the sheer volume of energy stimulating products on the market today and the ease of access to these by minors. While most energy drinks don’t have as much caffeine as your average cup of Joe, they are heavily sweetened and easy to drink, which appeals more to the younger population.
Therefore, we are seeing increased incidents of those 18 and younger having dangerous side effects from consuming too many energy drinks at one time.
In this article, we will explore the most common side effects of energy drinks. So think twice before drinking the following top 10 energy drinks with potentially dangerous side effects. Parents should also use caution before giving them to their kids.
10. Full Throttle:
This energy drink proudly sponsors Olympic athletes. Euphoria, insomnia, anxiety and irritability are a few of the many deadly side effects you would feel after drinking Full Throttle. It is also quite possible to crash and to even suffer seizures. Recent studies show that the drink contains high levels of caffeine and warned that teenagers risk dangerous, even life-threatening, effects of high blood pressure, increased heart rate and brain functions.
9. Rockstar:
Rockstar is one of the top three energy drink brands in North America, having sold over 2 billion cans in 2013. It had 14% of the US energy drink market in 2008, and as of 2009 was sold in over 20 countries, in addition to the United States. The manufacturer switched distributors from Coca-Cola to PepsiCo in the summer of 2009. Its US products have two levels of Caffeine content – either 10 mgs of caffeine per ounce, or 15 mgs of caffeine per ounce. The original drink also contains 160 mgs of caffeine per 16 ounce can, while the Rockstar Punched energy drink contains 360 mgs of caffeine per 24 ounce can. Other than caffeine and sugar, RockstarEnergy Drink contains a variety of herbs, including panax ginseng, ginkgo biloba, milk thistle extract, and guarana seed. The amount of guarana used to be higher, but it was lowered after too much customer criticism. It also includes 1000 mg of taurine.
As with all energy drinks, Rockstar can cause jitteriness, anxiety, and higher than normal blood sugar levels. If mixed with alcohol it may also mask the level of alcohol intoxication. There were several alcoholic versions of this drink that were pulled of the shelves in 2007. The mixture of alcohol and energy drinks is lethal!
8. XS Energy:
Their motto, “Want a sugar-free energy blast without the caffeine jitters?” But this drink is nowhere near safe to drink, in fact it is corrosive. The person drinking XS Energy can experience bloating, diarrhea, heart burn, vomiting, nausea, sleep disturbances, and gastrointestinal problems to name a few. You may also find yourself sitting on the toilet for more than an hour.
7. NOS:
NOS is an energy drink that we caution you not to drink excessively. Those who have sensitivity to caffeine should not drink the energy drink. Furthermore, people should not drink this in the morning, before eating, and before exercising. It has 260 mg of caffeine. Also, mood swings are quite common when drinking it.
6. PowerAde:
Parents should think twice before offering their children Powerade to consume. The drink carries Niacin which is used to prevent and treat pellagra deficiency. The acid is known to be the leading cause of dementia, confusion, and severe liver problems, when drank in large quantities.
If you are an endurance athlete, PowerAde can be beneficial. It can assist you with preventing hyponatremia. When you consume too much water, your sodium levels decrease — causing you to have headaches, swelling of the hands and feet, and sometimes vomiting and death as well. Because Powerade contain sodium as one of the electrolytes, consuming it during a physical activity can balance your sodium levels.
The Alternative? Instead of getting a can of energy drink which costs around $5, how about making your own, much healthier version energy drink using natural sweetener and honey? There are plenty of recipes on the internet, but the most important ingredients are honey, lemon juice, sea salt and water. You can alter things around based on your tastes and preferences.
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