![]() ![]() The letter followed a similar request from Durbin in April. Senators Dick Durbin of Illinois and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to the FDA asking it to investigate the interaction of ingredients in energy drinks and the effect of the caffeine on children and adolescents. They are the fastest-growing type of soft drink in the United States, with sales increasing 17 percent last year to about $9 billion, according to Beverage Digest. The highly caffeinated drinks with aggressive-sounding names like Monster, Red Bull, Rockstar, AMP and Full Throttle are often associated with active or extreme sports, which makes them especially popular among young men. ![]() senators and the New York attorney general about the safety of the beverages and the way they are marketed. Still, the lawsuit and reports of other deaths could escalate calls from critics including two U.S. ![]() Monster, the top-selling energy drink in the United States, said it does not believe its energy drink was “in any way responsible” for the girl’s death. Monster is also being sued by the family of a 14-year-old Maryland girl with a heart condition who died after drinking two cans of its Monster energy drink in a 24-hour period. Melissa Wdowik, PhD, RDN, is an assistant professor at Colorado State University in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, and director of the Kendall Anderson Nutrition Center.Two cans of Monster Energy drink are pictured in this photo-illustration shot in Los Angeles October 22,2012. If you are thinking about using energy drinks, limit them, and consult your health care provider to make sure you do not have an underlying medical condition that could worsen as a result of using them. His studies of young adults showed that Adderall and exercise resulted in elevated heart rate and blood pressure, which, when mixed with caffeine and hot weather, can be a dangerous combination. Barry Braun, head of CSU’s department of Health and Exercise Science, Adderall, plus exercise, energy drinks, and hot weather, can be harmful. With its own mixture of stimulants, Adderall is not intended to be taken with other stimulants, such as those found in energy products. Unfortunately, young people may be taking Adderall without a prescription and thus, no medical supervision. Energy drinks can be a deadly combination with Adderall, a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Second, people who combine the two may believe they are sober, so they are more likely to drink more alcohol, drive drunk and misjudge their capabilities, even though their reaction time and judgement are highly impaired.ĥ. First, both are diuretics, increasing the risk of dehydration and heart problems. Energy drinks are dangerous when combined with alcohol. For example, there is insufficient research to establish the safety of carnitine, ginseng and taurine, common additives in popular energy drinks and shots.Ĥ. That means they may contain ingredients in unsafe amounts or ones that have not been tested. Many energy drinks and shots are marketed as dietary supplements and are therefore not regulated by the FDA. More serious side effects include high blood pressure, high heart rate, hyperventilation, convulsions, tremors, involuntary muscle contractions, paralysis and even death.ģ. Other negative reactions frequently reported range from dizziness, headaches and depression to nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. These products are different from sports drinks, which provide hydration and are better summer beverage choices.Ģ. Why does this matter? Caffeine is dehydrating, making it a poor choice during warm weather when water needs are higher, especially for anyone who is physically active. Energy drinks often contain additional stimulants, such as guarana, and many people consume more than one serving daily, or consume other caffeine sources such as coffee and soda. Research shows an intake of up to 400 mg daily by healthy adults does not produce negative side effects, but as little as 100 mg can cause high blood pressure in adolescents. ![]() Caffeine content is between 80 and 300 mg, depending on the product and size. Popular especially among young adults and teenagers, they seem to be the perfect pick-me-up, yet health experts and organizations have cautioned against them. An energy drink is defined as any beverage that acts as a physical and mental stimulant. What’s the attraction? Caffeine, of course. Energy shots are also hot, including 5-hour Energy and similar products. Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar dominate the energy drink market, while sales of Full Throttle, Amp, NOS and others continue to climb. ![]()
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