energy drinks

3. ENERGY DRINKS
An energy drink is a soft-drink (soda) like beverage that
contains A LOT OF CAFFEINE (from 50-500
mg/servings).
Like sodas, energy drinks are VERY high in
sugar.
Manufacturers advertise a “boost of
energy,” as well as vitamins, stimulants,
and supplements.
They market these features as good for
your body and for your mental and physical
performance.

4. CAFFEINE
A basic ingredient in all energy
drinks
6.5 oz cup coffee: 80-120 mg caffeine
cup of tea: 50 mg
16 oz energy drinks: 154-280 mg some
up to 500 mg.

5. CAFFEINE
Total intake for adolescence and
adults should not exceed 100 and 300
mg daily
Too much caffeine can make you
irritable, nervous, can’t
concentrate, give you diarrhea,
nausea, keep you from sleeping, make
you pee ALOT, headache, make your
heart RACE, raise your blood pressure
Dehydrates you
Makes you dependent

6. Another ingredient
is GUARANA
It is cocoa from Brazil (like
chocolate)
1 gr guarana = 40 mg caffeine
So basically this is MORE CAFFEINE
NO GOOD

7. Then there are the
SUGARS!!!
sugar content 21-34 g per 8 oz (but
remember that most of these energy
drinks are 16 or 24 oz cans
When you combine the sugar with the
caffeine: it increases the effects of
the caffeine
You all know what too much sugar can
do to you: obesity, dental health
problems

8. TAURINE
amino acid
present in meat, seafood, milk
physiological effects ( neurotransmitter
inhibitor and diuretic)
encourage greater alcohol consumption

9. GINSENG
A root from Asia
It is said to improve
athletic performance, helps
you fight off colds,
improves mood
Side effects: can’t sleep,
heart races, dizzy,
headache.
PROBLEM IS: no one knows
what how much is enough

10. Some energy drinks
even have Alcohol
oror

11. Benefits Claimed by Energy Drinks
increased energy, alertness,
and diligence
contain supplements that
make you healthier

12. THE GOOD AND BADTHE GOOD AND BAD
ABOUT CAFFEINEABOUT CAFFEINE
In small doses may prevent diabetes
and liver disease.
Improve concentration and athletic
performance for a short period of time
BUT in large doses can cause serious
health effects.

13. Is it worth taking the
risk?High blood pressure due to the fast beating of the heart
caused by the caffeine and supplements in energy drinks.
sleep disturbances with subsequent fatigue,
midday energy crashes, mood swings
Many people try to fix this by taking more
caffeine, which just worsens the cycle.
Nervous, irritable
elevated levels of caffeine can lead to
pregnant women losing their babies or having
babies born who are very small.

14. Powering up or
dragging down…
Heart beating too fast or not regularly
Seizures, strokes
Acting hyper, depressed, confused,
hearing voices
People have even died from drinking
too much caffeine

15. Risks and Dangers of Energy
drinks With Alcohol
Caffeine from energy drinks makes you drink more
alcohol because you don’t feel the effects of the
alcohol
People that drink alcohol and energy drinks together
make them get used to the alcohol which makes them
drink even more
alcohol and caffeine both make you pee a lot, so you
can easily get dehydrated (not enough water in your
body) which can cause you to collapse and pass out.
Older people my think that they can drive because
they don’t feel the alcohol and they can get into car
accidents

16. energy drinks
wide awake drunkwide awake drunk

17. DON’T BELIEVE
EVERYTHING YOU READ…
Energy drinks are NOT regulated by the Food
and Drug Administration ( FDA) or any
governing agency
Manufactorers can mix a variety of
ingredients in these products WITHOUT any
agency checking the safety
Manufacturers add taurine and guarana to
imply health benefits. There is NO scientific
evidence that these have any benefits

18. Know what you are
drinking…
Energy drinks are NOT natural alternatives
manufacturers do not need to guarantee
consistency or safety in their products
They are NOT required to label ingredients
including the caffeine content

19. ENERGY DRINKS and
SPORT DON’T MIX
•Caffeine amounts in
drinks can exceed
the allowed limits
for NCAA athletes.
•Side effects
include nervousness
and stomach upset
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20. • Proper sleep mitigates the needs for caffeine,
reduces stress, increases your heat health,
better weight control and lowers your risk of
diabetes
• A proper diet full of vegetable, fruits and lean
meat will boost your energy and makes you
feel more alter and ready for your day
•For sport participation hydrate with WATER
•A little gatorade is OK, but watch the sugar.
These risks and dangers should
convince you from future use of
energy drinks.
So, what are can you do to be alert
and well-functioning throughout your
busy day?
ALTERNATIVES

21. ““There is a driving force moreThere is a driving force more
powerfulpowerful
than steam, electricity,than steam, electricity,
atomic energyatomic energy ( and ENERGY( and ENERGY
DRINKSDRINKS ))::
The Will.”The Will.”
A. EinsteinA. Einstein