Energy Drinks, their definition, history, side effects, main symptoms of caffeine overdose, communities responsibility and natural way of gaining energy
2. -Energy Drinks Definition
-A Brief History
-Some Things to Think of
-Top 10 Energy Drinks Side Effects
-Main Symptoms of Caffeine Overdose
-Communities Responsibility
-Gain your “Energy” the natural way!
Outline:
3. Energy drinks are beverages
like Red Bull, Rock Star and
Monster, which contain large
doses of caffeine and other legal
“energy enhancing‟ ingredients
that act as stimulants.
4. A Brief History::
Energy drinks were an active subgroup of the
early soft drink industry; Pepsi, for example, was
originally marketed as an energy booster. Coca-
Cola's name was derived from its two active
ingredients, both known stimulants: coca leaves
and kola nuts (a source of caffeine). Fresh coca
leaves were replaced by "spent" ones in 1904
because of concerns over the use of cocaine in
food products. Then, the federal complaint in the
United States forced the Coca-Cola to reduce the
amount of caffeine in its formula by 1916, thus
bringing an end to the first wave of energy
drinks. in 1927, Lucozade that originated in
5. England, main purpose behind its production
was to be used in hospitals as a much-needed
source of energy for people who were sick and
needed replenishment, more like sports drinks.
Lucozade’s ingredients consisted of the typical
components that make up our energy drinks
today – carbonated water, glucose syrup, citric
acid, lactic acid, caffeine, sodium benzoate,
sodium bisulphate and ascorbic acid. In 1995,
PepsiCo launched Josta, the first energy drink
introduced by a major US beverage company,
after 2 years, “Red Bull” took over to be later
classified as the daddy of all energy drinks.
(Wikipedia, 2014)
6. Some things to think about
-In 2008, more than 270 new energy drinks
were launched worldwide.*
-The energy drink market is a 4.8 billion per
year industry.*
-As soda consumption decreases, energy drinks
are filling in the gap.
-35% of U.S. teenagers report that they
consume energy drinks (as compared to 19%
in 2003)*
-Energy drinks are marketed to kids,
teenagers and college students.
7.
8. 1- tachycardia
2-Tremor / shaking
3-Agitation / restlessness
4-Stomach upset
5-Chest pain / ischemia
6-Dizziness / syncope
7-Paraesthesia
8-insomnia
9-Respiratory problems
10-Headache
Top 10 Energy Drink Side Effects
Note that these effects are listed in order of most common to least common
9. 1-Tachycardia: is a faster than normal heart rate at rest.
It can disrupt normal heart function, increase the risk of stroke, or
cause sudden cardiac arrest or death.
2-Tremor/Shaking: too much caffeine from energy drinks causes
some people to shake and be anxious. This can interfere with
performing needed tasks or cause emotional issues. A study out of
Perth, Australia found that even just one 250ml energy drink can
increase anxiety in young men.
3-Agitation/Restlessness: is a feeling of aggravation or
restlessness brought on by provocation or a medical condition.
4-Stomach upset
5-Chest pain/Ischemia: Ischemia means that your heart is not
getting enough blood and oxygen. This can make your heart
cramp.
10. 6-Dizziness/syncope: dizziness is a sensation of unsteadiness
accompanied by a feeling of movement within the head.
syncope is a short loss of consciousness and muscle strength,
characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous
recovery.
7-Paraesthesia: tingling or numbing of the skin
8- Insomnia: the consumption of caffeine leads to insomnia
which is the inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep as long as
desired.
9- Respiratory problems
10-Headaches: Too many energy drinks can lead to severe
headaches. Changing the amount of caffeine you ingest daily
can cause more frequent headaches.
14. People with voice disorders, singers, and other
voice professionals are often advised against using
caffeine. However, until recently, this
recommendation was based only on hearsay. Now
developing research seems to indicate that caffeine
may actually harm voice quality. But further study
is necessary to confirm these early findings.
15. Energy Drinks Should Not Be Mixed With
Alcohol. Red Bull and vodka or XXXL with
vodka has become a popular mixed drinks
because they have a reputation for reducing
the fatigue effects of alcohol while enhancing
the "feel good" buzz. People may not feel
impaired but their blood alcohol concentration
is still high and they may consume larger
amounts of alcohol as a result.
Energy Drinks & Alcohol A SERIOUS
MATTER
16. What’s wrong with that?
Well, when alcohol, a depressant, is mixed with
stimulants- such as caffeine- it creates a toxic
combination. Although these mixed drinks usually
contain the same amount of alcohol as draft beers and
wines, the combination can cause a much more
dramatic intoxication that experts have started to call
the “wide awake drunk.” Essentially, this means the
individual will have the same Blood Alcohol Content,
BAC, as they would have without drinking the energy
drink, however the stimulants creates a more
“sobering” effect.
17. As a result, people tend to believe that they are
sober enough to drive a car; in fact, individuals
who mix alcohol and energy drinks are four times
more likely to drive a car than individuals who did
not.
In a recent study it was found that college students
were twice as likely to require medical attention,
ride with an intoxicated driver or be on either side
of sexual assault. In addition to this, average
caloric intake for premixed alcoholic energy drinks
far exceeds that of its counterparts
18. Communities need to aggressively
seek both voluntary action and
government action at all levels to
protect our young people from
harmful effect of the energy drinks.
19. Gain your “Energy” the natural way!
Consume nutritious foods
Have adequate sleep
Reduce work load
20. Engage in daily exercises
Avoid smoking & alcohol
Have a balanced diet