Energy Drinks

Energy Drinks like Red Bull, V, Monster all contain either large doses of caffeine or guarana. Some contain both. They all have higher doses of caffeine than coffee, or other soft drinks. From double to as much as 4 times the amount. So what does that mean for our bodies?
Energy drinks' stimulating properties can boost the heart rate and blood pressure (sometimes to the point of palpitations), dehydrate the body, and, like other stimulants, prevent sleep.
They cause even worse problems when mixed with alcohol. As alcohol is a depressant, when mixed with a stimulant you can have a false sense of sobriety. You will more likely find a higher blood alcohol count with mixing the drinks. You also have more issues with dehydration, so your hangover will be worse, and you will increased toxicity.
Reactions to Energy Drinks vary from mild to fatal. The complications range from nausea and vomiting, high blood pressure, dizziness to heart palpitations.
Here are some of the ingredients you may find in popular energy drinks and what they do in the body:
Ephedrine - A stimulant that works on the central nervous system. It is a common ingredient in weight-loss products and decongestants, but there have been concerns about its effects on the heart.
Taurine - A natural amino acid produced by the body that helps regulate heart beat and muscle contractions.
Ginseng - A root believed by some to have several medicinal properties, including reducing stress and boosting energy levels.
B-vitamins - A group of vitamins that can convert sugar to energy and improve muscle tone.
Guarana seed - A stimulant that comes from a small shrub native to Venezuela and Brazil.
Carnitine - An amino acid that plays a role in fatty acid metabolism.
Creatine - An organic acid that helps supply energy for muscle contractions.
Inositol - A member of the vitamin B complex (not a vitamin itself, because the human body can synthesize it) that helps relay messages within cells in the body.
Ginkgo biloba - Made from the seeds of the ginkgo biloba tree, thought to enhance memory.
*Sources
Webmd.com
Brown.edu

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