Energy drinks are intended to boost your energy, alertness and concentration. People of all ages consume them and they continue to grow in popularity. Energy drinks are beverages that contain ingredients marketed to increase energy and mental performance.
Red Bull, 5-Hour Energy, Monster, AMP, Rockstar, NOS and Full Throttle are examples of popular energy drink products. Nearly all energy drinks contain the ingredient caffeine to stimulate brain function and increase alertness and concentration.
Potential risks associated with energy drink consumption include:
- Can cause weight gain due to the high sugar content and calories (in some energy drinks)
- Can lead to caffeine addiction
- May lead to heart issues due to an increased heart rate
- Can cause side effects such as insomnia, anxiety, restlessness due to the caffeine content
How do you decide which energy drinks are healthy?
When it comes to energy drinks, how can you be sure which energy drinks are actually healthy? A pro-tip to help you find a healthy energy drink is to always look at the sugar content.
Keep sugar low
Many energy drinks are high in sugar and too much sugar is certainly not good for you
Extra boosters such as Amino acids and vitamins
When looking for a healthy energy drink, try and get those that contain a sensible amount of taurine, B vitamins and other ingredients.
