The dangers (fatal) of energy drinks

A relatively new issue has become very common today. It is the market's fastest growing beverage in the country. They are especially popular among athletes, students or anyone who is looking to pay a little more in the gym, on the playground or classroom. Sold in cans and bottles of colors, available in stores and centers 'fitness' are highly publicized and often are backed by athletes. Sporting events and concerts receive their sponsorship. The product is marketed as something that provides health benefits. And they should have safety warnings on their use.

The energy drinks . As Red Bull, Monster, 5-Hour Enerty, Go Girl and Rockstar. People are taken to improve performance and speed recovery after exercise. The problem is, that may cause sudden cardiac death if consumed in excess . Is the root of the problem? Caffeine. Most of these drinks contain caffeine, which can raise your heart rate and blood pressure . In fact, they can raise your heart rate and blood pressure much more than physical activity. This can lead to arrhythmias and sudden death . If you're prone to heart disease (which might not know yet), these beverages may hasten the onset of these conditions. Athletes often struggle to the point that your heart rate reaches almost its maximum level. If you have eaten something to raise those rates even more, are in danger. It may be somewhat rare, but it is certainly possible.

Beyond the grave dangers, energy drinks dehydrates you n-that is not what they want in a drink when you're dehydrated from exercise. Most of these drinks are very high in sugar, although some offer versions of diet or sugar free. Many of them also contain taurine , ginseng and guarana . Taurine increases heart rate and blood pressure in a manner similar to caffeine. Guarana contains about twice the caffeine than coffee beans. All this is of great concern, to the extent that in 2008 the National Federation of State School Associations recommended that energy drinks should not be used for hydration purposes, not be consumed by athletes dehydrated. These suggest that only water and sports drinks can be used to rehydrate.

Later, he said that energy drinks should not be used by athletes who were taking prescription or nonprescription, without prior approval of a physician. While taking one of these drinks occasionally is fine, many people consume them very often. Most athletes do not consume large caffeine drinks before an event. However, they are unaware of caffeine levels in these "energy drinks." My suggestion to all this? Be on the safe, just avoid these energy drinks, especially when not regulated.