Energy Drinks Promise Edge Analysis

After reading the passage “Energy Drinks Promise Edge, But Experts Say Proof is Scant,” I have found that the author did support his claim in the title. The author explored many different points of view and facts to support the idea that energy drinks effects are miniscial. There are many ways that the author was able to provide enough support of his opinion by proving the cost and ingredient difference, giving information on both sides, and giving specific studies on the matter. After mentioning these topics and studies, it was obvious to assume that energy drinks don’t have the energy raising affects they are thought to have.

Based on data obtained from limited English sources dated 2005 to 2010, energy drinks have become more popular among teenagers and young adults (Rath, 2012). SixWise.com’s (2008) article “What is really in a hot dog?” provided evidence that just because the product is purchased by the public does not automatically mean it is beneficial long term (Wyrick). This new craze of energy drinks has the world consuming them at a staggering rate. The debates concerning the effects among energy drink consumption in all age groups are real and impacts most of us in some shape or form. Some people will argue there are benefits found in some of the ingredients that enhance the psychological and physiological mental and cognitive performances such as

Explain whether the author successfully supports the claim made in the title of the excerpt. Title of the excerpt “Energy Drinks Promise Edge, But Experts Say Proof is Scant”.

Barry Meier, the author of Energy Drinks Promise Edge, but Experts Say Proof Is Scant,

Over the last decade, drinks containing high amounts of caffeine, sugar, and other ingredients that increase energy have been rapidly growing in popularity. Clearly these beverages are known as energy drinks. Energy drinks have gotten so popular that it is extremely rare to find a convenience store that doesn’t sell a variety of them. Students use energy drinks to cram the night before a test, athletes use them to exercise, party animals mix them with alcohol to drink more than humanly possible, and some people just drink them to stay awake at work after a sleepless night. Red Bull, one of the most popular energy drinks in the market, claim to enhance

Energy drinks have no curative benefit, and many components have not been studied deeply and not monitored. The reports of toxicity raise concern for potentially serious unpropitious effects in association with energy drink use. For the temporary period, paediatricians need to be aware of the likely consequences of these beverages on the vulnerable groups and share the adverse effects of its consumption to educate individuals. Long-term research should intend to comprehend the effects in at-risk groups. Toxicity inspection should be enhanced, and ordinances of energy drink sales and consumption should be based on suitable

“ Also, “From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that emergency room visits involving energy drinks doubled from 2007 to 2011 from about 10,000 to over 20,000. These hospital visits resulted from the use of energy drinks alone and from energy drinks in combination with pharmaceuticals, alcohol, or illicit drugs.” (secondscount.org)

Energy drinks are a kind of refreshments that are advertised as soft drinks that boost energy. The truth is these kinds of drinks are full of many harmful ingredients, such as sugar, stimulants, and other herbal supplements. Energy drinks are targeting high school and college students who may use this kind of drink to keep them awake for a midterm, or even give them a hallucination feeling any other alcoholic beverages will do. Many studies showed the disadvantageous of these drinks, yet this industry has wildfire between underage kids who used it to show their rebellious side through a safe and cheap way. A new study shows that 34% of youth between the ages of eighteen years old and twenty- four years old consume energy drinks regularly

People around the world drink energy drinks on a daily basis not knowing of the ingredients and how they affect your body. more than 200 milligrams of caffeine can be dangerous, and energy drinks can include up to 500mg

With the high increase of energy drinks being bought, energy drink brands have grossed $3.5 billion yearly. However; over 30% of adolescents consume energy drinks. This is why adolescents need to know the pharmacology and toxicology of caffeine. One of the major ingredients in energy drinks is caffeine, along with amino acids, B vitamins and herbal supplements (Babu et al., 2008). According to the FDA, caffeine is limited to at least 65mg per 12oz when it comes to sodas. When it comes to energy drinks, they have a bit less than that. Their caffeine concentration is slightly higher in volume compare to sodas. Concluding that there is an increase in caffeine intake. The three main ingredients to focus on when it comes to energy drinks is taurine,

Let me begin by saying thank you to In Your Face Radio for allowing us this time for a public service message. As a member of What's On Our Plates, or as we have heard ourselves referred to as WOOPS, I would like to bring a public health warning to your attention. It has recently been brought to our attention that people are dying from what was once assumed to be a harmless product. For many years caffeine has been our go to for that quick energy boost that we sometimes need in our busy lives. As lives have changed so have habits.

It is argued whether there should be a restriction on the accessibility of caffeinated energy drinks to children under the age of seventeen because the side effects that these drinks provide are highly dangerous to the bodies of children of this age. (Brown University), Energy drinks contain large doses of caffeine that range from 75mg to over 200mg per serving and also contain other legal stimulants. As this substance is widely used by children under the age of seventeen the affects of the drinks have social and economical affects such as the long and short term side affects of the substance, who is gaining from these affects and who is losing and the affects of caffeine as well as the other products used to create the addicting energy

Sylvia Nena (2011) also stated that “Manufactures of these products claim to increase energy, endurance, burn fat and improve athletic performance. According to experts, many of them state that it is untrue that energy drink helps to increase energy. This is due to drugs that can be found in the drinks such as caffeine. Caffeine with high levels of consuming can cause some problems to the human body like palpitations, hypertension, vomiting, convulsions and even worst heart failure which can lead to death. Roland Griffiths (2012) a caffeine specialist said that high caffeine in use by young people can cause a cycle of rushes and crashes that can add “a degree of variance to their moods and psychological well-being that they don’t really need. Joao Breda(2014) from WHO’s Europe wrote that caffeine has a proven negative effect on

Trenier, Theresa. “Energy Drink Dangers.” Newsletters for Mental Health. Milwaukee School of Engineering. January. 2007. <http://www.msoe.edu/life_at_msoe/current_student_resources/student_resources.com>

Energy drinks are soda-like beverages that are chemically designed to boost your energy, performance, and increase stamina. Most of these drinks contain caffeine, sugar and many other ingredients including taurine, guarana, and ginseng. These products are generally marketed toward teanagers, students, athletes, and active people in general. As the popularity of these drinks increases so does the amount of reports they are receiving about the dangers of drinking these caffeinated substances. Energy drinks can be dangerous; therefore knowing the how they work and what is in them is key to consuming such substances safely.