What can we learn from sports drinks that contain caffeine drink from a cup of black coffee
The latter popular energy drinks, caffeine was found to contain higher than a cup of coffee in a study.
Caffeine in combination with other elements, even more risky, especially when mixed with alcohol as used in energy drinks, as quoted by Reuters Life!
"What can we know now from the energy drinks is that these drinks contain a quarter cup of sugar and contain more caffeine than a cup of black coffee," said John Higgins from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Texas at Houston, who led the researchpublished in the medical journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings this month.
The content of caffeine in energy drinks ranges from 70-200mg every 16 ounces of presentation. In comparison, 8-ounce cup of coffee contains 40-150mg of caffeine, depending on how the coffee is brewed.
Even more alarming, often times its constituent materials are not included in the label - such as herbal supplements guarana, taurine amino acids, and herbs, minerals, and other vitamins that may interact with caffeine, said Higgins told Reuters.
Concern is, how to mix these materials affect heart rate, blood pressure, and even mental condition, especially when consumed in large quantities with alcohol or whileconsumed by athletes.
Higgins and colleagues reviewed the medical literature about energy drinks and its constituent materials between 1976-2010 and found only a little research on the impact of this.
Several small studies, usually of young adults who are active in physical activity, suggesting that energy drinks can increase blood pressure and heart rate. But evidence of more serious effects such as heart attacks, seizures, and death has not been proven, they said.
Norway, Denmark, and France banned Red Bull after a study on rats showed "the rats which were given taurine showed bizarre behavior, such as anxiety and suicide."
"We are not rats, but consumption of these beverages has shown a positive relationship with high-risk behavior," wrote Higgis and colleagues.
Energy drinks are often promoted and used by athletes to get "extra boost". But Higgins and his group noted by way of caffeine and other ingredients that affect the human body, there is a risk that energy drinks can cause serious dehydration of its users.
"The possibility of dehydration and increased blood pressure makes the water or a sports drink with a low octane containing electrolytes, minerals and carbohydrates, be a better choice," he added.
Those who are not athletes should not drink more than one energy drink in one day, do not mix with alcohol, and drink plenty of water after exercise.
Those with hypertension should not drink energy drinks and those with illnesses such as heart disease, should consult with a physician before consuming the drink.
Rules against sports drinks can be a long-term way to overcome problems that might occur, Higgins added.
"The industry can mix anything in the drink, making advertising interesting as possible and society can mengonsumi anything. But if the situation continues like this, you will get into trouble," he said.
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