Energy drinks originated in Japan in the 1960s as medicinal tonics containing caffeine and vitamins. They grew in popularity throughout Asia in the 1980s and were later introduced to Western markets. Popular brands like Red Bull and Monster contain large amounts of caffeine, around 120mg per 12oz serving. While caffeine provides temporary energy, excessive consumption can cause health issues like increased blood pressure, anxiety, and dehydration. Teenagers and young adults are the primary consumers of energy drinks, despite warnings that children should avoid them. Mixing energy drinks with alcohol or drugs is especially dangerous and has even led to deaths in some cases. In conclusion, people should be aware of the potential health risks of energy drinks due to their high caffeine content

1. ENERGY DRINK
Useful or dangerous

2. HISTORY OF ENERGY DRINKS
• 1962 Started in Japan when a pharmaceutical company made the drink
Lipovitan-D. It contained Vitamins B1, B2 and B6 along with Niacin and
Taurine.
• Lipovitan D had extra caffeine and vitamins and was marketed as
medicinal tonics.
• 1980's grew in popularity
throughout Asia

3. HISTORY OF POPULAR COMPANYS
• 1987 an Austrailian named Dietrich Mateschitz added caffeine and
sugars and formulated Red Bull which quickly spread throughout
Europe.
• Late 1980s Americans were drinking Jolt Cola made by Coke. They
advertised “all the sugar and twice the caffeine" of regular Coke.

4. POPULER ENERGY DRINKS IN
INDIA
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5. MARKETING
• Beverage companies say they're targeting 21 to 35 years old.
• They agree that children should not drink energy drinks.
• Experts say advertisement target teenage population.

6. BASIC CONTENTS OF ENERGY DRINK
1. Caffeine
2. Sugar
3. Taurine
4. Vitamin-B

7. CAFFEINE
• A psychoactive stimulant drug
• Acts on the central nervous system to speed up the
messages to and from the brain so that a person feels
more aware and active.
• Normal amount per day for teenagers is 100-200mg
• Normal amount per day for adults is 200 300mg

8. CAFFEINE CONT.
• 12oz serving of Amp contains 107mg of caffeine.
• 12 oz serving of Red Bull contains 116mg.
• 12 oz serving of Monster contains 120mg.
• 12 oz serving of Wired X344 contains 258mg.
• 12 oz serving of Spike Shooter contains 428mg.
• 12 oz serving of cola contains 34-38mg
• 12 oz cappuccino contains 75mg
• 12 oz brewed coffee contains 250mg

9. CAFFEINE DANGERS
• Raises blood pressure.
• Anxiety.
• Dehydration.
• Headaches.
• Has an effect on a growing adolescent's brain.
• May cause a decline in the body's immune system.

10. SUGAR
•Added for taste and quick source of energy

11. TAURINE DANGERS
• When mixed with caffeine and taken in large doses it will
stress the heart
• Increase heartstroke volume
• Large amounts can become toxic

12. SO WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN?
• Each of these ingredients, when mixed together produce
more caffeine
• Large amounts of caffeine can lead to dehydration,
headaches, dizziness and even death
• When these drinks are taken with drugs and alcohol
results can be fatal

13. TEENS AND ENERGY DRINKS
• About a third of 12 to 24 year olds say they regularly
drink energy drinks
• Warnings on labels say "not for children"
• Students are drinking them to be more alert
• Students are drinking them for a quick high
• Students are mixing them with medication for a high

14. IN CONCLUSION
• Energy drinks are harmful and can be deadly
• Know what it is you are putting into your body
• Don't be fooled by all the advertising
• Don't be fooled by the labels

15. THANK YOU