Sinclair and J.D. Geiger did a pharmacology review on the impact of caffeine on athletics. “ Caffeine is the most psychoactive drug used in the world..” (Sinclair and Geiger, 2000) Caffeine is so addicting you can build an addiction. Nowadays there are children as young as eleven years old will drink caffeine to increase athletic capability.…
Caffeine Caffeine was taken in energy drinks as the essential component. So, it was added to upgrade mental and physical performance. Even though energy drinks have benefit advantages. However, there are presenting only a temporary energy. Then, energy drinks can influence on health if consume with the large intake such as being nervous and nauseous, trembling hands, sleepless, stroke and rapid heartbeat, and reduced food intake (Waleetorncheepsawat, W., & Asiraphot, V., 2008).…
(Seifert, Sara M., Judith L. Schaechter, Eugene R. Hershorin, and Steven E. Lipshultz. "Health Effects of Energy Drinks on Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults." Pediatrics. American…
Outline: The Effects of Caffeine and Energy Drinks on the Human Body THESIS: Exploring the real effects of caffeine and energy drink on the human body. Coffee has thought to cause major health risks, but recently researches have proven the contrary. In the other hand, energy drinks are thought to be unhealthy, but the real health risks are not well known. i.…
It is used by people of all ages for a multiplicity of reasons. Approximately ninety percent of adults consume caffeine regularly and on average intake about 227 mg daily. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the use of caffeine by adolescents has more than doubled since 1980. In the article, Caffeine Use in Children: What we know, what we have left to learn, and why we should worry, the author, Jennifer L. Temple states, “caffeine-containing drinks are now consumed regularly by children” and “some caffeine-containing beverages are specifically marketed to children as young as four years of age”. Most of the time, people do not even realize they are even consuming caffeine because they are not aware of its prevalence in so many of their everyday foods.…
Children are consuming these drinks because of ease of access and seemingly pleasant effects, but what they don’t know is what the possible negative health problems could occur. Along with an age limit, education is needed on the effects of caffeine and other performance enhancing substances. The lack of education causes children to keep drinking the energy drinks and eventually become chemically addicted to caffeine which can lead to even more sever health…
There are several ingredients that make up energy drinks and many people aren’t aware what it is doing to the inside of their body. These drinks are packed with high calories and loaded with sugar and caffeine. “The drinks raise your blood pressure and can harm the kidneys over time” (Wanjek). “Energy drinks alone are harmful if not used properly, but when alcohol is mixed with it the effects on the body may be fatal; especially, when too much is consumed” (“Alcohol and Energy Drinks”). There are major health risks such as heart disease and sleep apnea found most common in…
First off, let’s establish that energy drinks are in fact harmful. Since they are not regulated like sodas and foods, energy drinks have no limit of the quantity of caffeine they can contain (Video Major Concerns Over Energy Drinks and Teen Health). High caffeine levels can lead to “energy crashes and withdrawal… fevers, sweating, severe headaches and nausea” (Energy Drinks: Should they be banned?). While this does sound like something truly negative, energy drinks are fine in moderation. These issue with energy drinks primarily occur when individuals drink more than one can and don't restrain themselves (Energy Drinks: Should they be banned?).…
Medical researchers have much more to learn about energy drinks, but the known primary cause of serious health problems appears to be the high concentrations of caffeine. An example of findings related to cardiovascular effects are, Heart palpitations. According to one study, 19 percent of college students who have used energy drinks had experienced heart palpitations. “Frequently containing high and unregulated amounts of caffeine, these drinks have been reported in association with serious adverse effects, especially in children, adolescents, and young adults with seizures, diabetes, cardiac abnormalities, or mood and behavioral disorders or those who take certain medications.” (pediatrics 1).…
Millions of people consume coffee, energy drinks, soft drinks, tea, ice cream, chocolate and protein bars. They are considered as one of the “Ninety percent of Americans that consume caffeine daily.” Little do people know that the most popular used drug “Caffeine” is a big health instability. Caffeine impacts individuals not only mentally, but also physically in one shape or form. All health risks of the compound are unpredictable and vary from person to person immensely.…
A study from Nutrition Research shows that every 10 milligrams of caffeine a thirteen year old boy consumes each day increases his chances of getting less than 8.5 hours of sleep by 12 percent (Krans). A new study in the PLOS ONE journal concerns caffeine consumption in pubescent lab rats. Researchers found that young rats who consumed the rat-sized equivalent of the caffeine in three or four cups of coffee daily experienced reduced sleep and delayed brain development. “Caffeine impacts development by disrupting the formation of key connection in the brain,” said study author Dr. Reto Huber.…
The research reveals about 30% -50% of people who consume energy drinks are adolescents and young adults, and many people frequently drink high volume of energy drinks. There are many cases have been reported in relationship with serious adverse effects such as “seizures, diabetes, cardiac abnormalities, or mood and behavior disorders” (Seifert, et al, 2016, p511). The research also concludes that "energy drink have no therapeutic benefit, and many ingredients are understudied and not regulated" (p511). Third article examines and identifies some major risks of energy drinks use.…
Caffeine has become an integral part of our culture. Coffee is the most vital part of the morning ritual for a huge number of Americans. It seems to be a miracle drug for many. It really does wake you up and make you much more alert, plus the boosting effect it has on your energy level is very noticeable. Caffeine gives us all these wonders by acting on the receptor that tells us we’re tired and stopping it from telling us we’re supposed to be tired.…
Introduction: Caffeine (1, 3, 7-trimethylxanthine) is the most widely consumed psychoactive drug in the world. It has antioxidant and insecticide properties that can affect metabolism and cognition. Men and women aged 35 to 64 years are among the highest consumers of caffeine. Major sources of caffeine were coffee (71%), soft drinks (16%), and tea (12%). Coffee was the major source of caffeine in the diets of adults, whereas soft drinks were the primary source for children and teens [2].…
Safety and Regulations for energy drinks The (FSSAI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has drafted the regulations that the energy drink manufacturers should rename their products as ‘caffeinated beverages’ Based on the research done on the study of caffeine and energy consumption in India, the draft regulation would evidently raise the caffeine limit to 320 milligrams per litre or 320 parts per million (ppm) in caffeinated beverages as well as disallow any nutritive claims the manufacturers should not use the word ‘energy’ for their products as a descriptor FSSAI has also suggested that all energy drinks should display safety labels or warnings such as- • Energy drinks are not recommended for children. • Pregnant women and breast-feeding…