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Are energy drinks bad for you?
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Energy drinks are not necessarily a healthy choice. They have, however, become quite popular with younger people over the past decade or so. Energy drinks have been promoted as natural products that will help you concentrate and perform better, thus they have become the younger generations primary choice when a pick-me-up is needed.

The majority of these popular drinks like Red Bull, Venom, and Adrenaline Rush, among others, contain large amounts of caffeine and sugar. Some reports show that the amount of caffeine in an energy drink was higher than 65 mg per 12 ounces, which is higher than the FDA limit set for soft drinks. The caffeine levels in energy drinks are not currently regulated by the FDA. Many of these drinks contain more than 80 mg of caffeine. To put these caffeine levels into perspective, a regular cup of coffee contains about 80 mg of caffeine, while a Mountain Dew contains around 37 mg.

Caffeine is not directly associated with serious health risks, but everyone reacts differently to caffeine, and energy drinks should be treated carefully because of how much caffeine they contain. The caffeine in energy drinks will likely boost the heart rate, raise blood pressure and possibly even dehydrate the body. Keep in mind that because energy drinks contain such high levels of caffeine, it would be smart not to use them as a fitness drink while exercising. The combination of fluid loss from sweating and the diuretic (a substance that promotes fluid loss) quality of the caffeine may leave you severely dehydrated.

In summation, even though energy drinks are not detrimental to your health, they are not particularly healthy either. If you use them, make sure you drink plenty of water in tandem so that you remain well hydrated. Be skeptical of claims of increased concentration and performance, because these terms can be misleading. Energy drinks are really just short-term energy fixes that are loaded with caffeine. Carefully check the label and know how you will be affected by the ingredients.

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