Energy Drinks

Prepared by: Bayan Abdul Rahman

-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:

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.

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

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

1-Tachycardia

2-Tremor/Shaking

6- Dizziness

6- syncope

7-Paraesthesia

9- Respiratory Problems

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Gain your “Energy” the natural way!

Consume nutritious foods

Have adequate sleep

Reduce work load

Engage in daily exercises

Avoid smoking & alcohol

Have a balanced diet

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