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Energy Drinks... Do you really drink that stuff?

I was reading on the local news about a John’s Hopkins study on the affects of energy drinks and the high amounts of caffeine they contain. The findings were truly alarming and got me thinking more about these “energy in a can” drinks. Do they help? Are they dangerous if consumed in excess? What about all the young kids drinking them? My personal belief is that you should not be addicted to any substance–whether that be nicotine, caffeine, drugs or chocolate for that matter. Addictions come in many forms, but the increased addiction to caffeine because of energy drinks is, in my mind, alarming–especially since 1/3 of all energy drink consumption is from teenagers. Energy Drinks Aren’t Regulated With hundreds of energy drinks on the market, there’s no regulation on the caffeine content, which can vary between 50-505 mg. The problem is that the caffeine is the point of the drink. That alone contributes to the “buzz” and extra “energy” you receive from its consumption. For comparison, you can expect about 160 mg of caffeine per 8 oz. of Starbucks drip coffee–still quite a bit. As a result of all this energy drink consumption, many teenagers are becoming increasingly-addicted to these highly-caffeinated beverages, which can lead to alcohol or drug abuse.  Yes, that whole much-debated gateway drug effect that applies to cigarettes and marijuana as well. Natural Energy is Better I stated above that I don’...Read more...

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