So Why Exactly are Energy Drinks Bad For You?
If you’ve ever read the back of an energy drink can, you know it’s not high caffeine levels that make these things potentially harmful. In fact, they typically contain about as much caffeine as caffeine pills and coffee drinks. So what is it that makes them so rough on your body? And no, it’s not just the taste.
In addition to caffeine, energy drinks can contain proprietary “energy blends.” Little is known about the safety of some of the ingredients in these energy blends. Check out how NoDoz compares to other caffeine products.
According to 2017 research from The Journal of the American Heart Association these blends can cause potentially harmful changes in blood pressure and heart function. Pair that knowledge with the fact that young people can slam cans of this stuff like it’s water, and there’s no wonder the health and wellness community is concerned.
Learn more about the health risks of proprietary “energy blends”.
Learn why energy drinks are bad for you and how they differ from caffeine pills
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