The Consumption Of Energy Drinks

About 80% of American adults consume 200 mg of caffeine a day. “A 12-oz. (tall) coffee from Starbucks will run you about 260 mg, while a 14-oz. Dunkin’ Donuts coffee contains 178 mg.” The daily intake of caffeine differed between products; one should always check the amount before consumption. There are no limits on how many energy drinks a person can purchase, which make it easy to abuse. Especially in younger children the addiction rate outstandingly high. Which may lead to other drug usage in the future and the committal dependence on stronger drugs.

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

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

Sherryn Furter argues that energy drinks are more harmful and dangerous than it seems. By drawing an anecdote that highlights the contradicting view on energy drinks and coffee she elaborates that energy drinks not only contains caffeine but “twice the amount” as in coffee. While this quote exhibits Furter as knowledgeable on the topic, it also creates a sense a fear in adults since they are likely to know the effects of

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

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

More and more people are starting to buy energy drinks, but do not know what is in or what is giving them that energy. Particularly teens are starting to use the drinks, because it brings a mental and physical edge. Yet people don’t know that the drinks are now under scrutiny by the Food and Drug Administration. There has been reports of deaths and serious injuries linked the high

Not many people realize the effects that are caused by energy drinks such as Monster and Red bull. People are so used to consuming vast amounts of caffeine in order to keep their energy levels high, but do they ever stop to wonder how it is affecting their bodies? III. According to researchers in Australia, the risk of over consumption of energy drinks is very high.

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,

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

We all want our kids to live vigorous, ebullient lives, because childhood is such a dynamic time of discovery and involvement, but there is one unhealthy drink to ensure that this does not happen. One of many concerns right now is that energy drinks are playing an unhealthy and harmful role in the diets of many adolescents and children. Unfortunately, there is a problem with most energy drinks that exceeds the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) required limit of 71 mg of caffeine for a 12-ounce drink (Doheny). Some of these energy drinks are sold as nutritional supplements that are not regulated as foods, which is an example on why these drinks are not safe. The intended purpose, side effects, the ingredients in these drinks, and children’s

The study was conducted by three researchers from the University of Maryland and John Hopkins University. The purpose of this study was to examine the correlation between the ingestion of energy drinks with drug use in college students. There has been extensive research as to why the two are consumed by the same group of people, and previous studies have concluded that the high content of caffeine promotes drug use, including prescription drugs. This particular study’s goal is to examine the changes in consumption of the drinks within college students, evaluate the differences in those who use versus those who do not, and analyze the relationship between the energy drinks and use of drugs. The researchers hypothesized that energy drinks increase the risk of drug use, particularly stimulants.

The critical analysis discussed whether the advantages of energy drinks can outweigh the disadvantages. Some of the advantages that were discussed were that the sugars can be beneficial under certain circumstances, also some energy drinks contain vitamins or minerals that can be beneficial to human health. Some of the disadvantages discussed were cardiovascular problems, and the masking effect which can lead to increased incidence of drunk driving.

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>

In today’s world there are various products, which serve any particular purpose, that are ultimately meant to make life easier for the consumer. The products can range from something like a phone case that can also hold your credit cards, to a solar-powered window phone charger. However the previously stated products only alter the way of which we use material objects. What about the alteration of one’s own body so that it can compete with the standards or expectations so often set by today’s work ethic? At some point during our lives we come to the conclusion that are bodies can only go so far, before it needs to rest. Unfortunately, there just isn’t enough energy in one’s body to do multiple tasks in a single instance of time in a day. There are, however, a multitude of energy drinks used to help people stave off exhaustion, but the benefit of their use does not often supersede the consequences; thus making them either advantageous or detrimental to health. There should be a collected effort from the FDA, manufacturers, and nutritional experts to design an energy drink product that holds more positives during and after the initial effects expire. The following will address multiple facets of the energy drink trend: where it began, FDA and marketing tactics, dangers of the trend, and what should be done about it.