Energy Drinks

Energy Drinks Pros & Cons: It’s 2 p.m. Your eyes are growing weary and your mind is a blank canvas, stretched to its capacity by today’s fast-paced society. If you’re like millions of Americans, you probably reach for a energy drink to help burn through the rest of your day without burning out, but is it safe?

PROS

• Energy: Energy drinks can sharpen senses and offer alertness in those times of need, such as meeting deadlines.

• Convenience: Most retailers sell them in one form or another and an energy shot can be downed in much less time than it takes to brew coffee.

• Workouts: Athletes use energy drinks to maximize workouts by pushing physical limits during longer workouts (Energy Drink).

CONS

• Cardiovascular: Irregular and rapid heartbeat is one of the side effects. There have been wrongful death lawsuits, albeit unsuccessful, where energy drinks were blamed.

• Weight gain: While energy shots offer few calories, those giant cans of energy drinks are loaded with sugar and carbs.

• Metabolic issues: The levels of vitamins are far higher than the daily recommended doses, which means your body has to work harder to process and metabolize the excess.

• Psychological: Too much caffeine can impede your brain’s ability to function normally and cause jitters. It also can affect sleep patterns and lead to insomnia, which can only increase the desire for an energy drink the following day.

• Addiction: Withdrawal symptoms, both physical and mental, have been reported by people who become addicted to the daily rush of energy.

Energy Drinks by Elvis Presley