Do energy drinks really boost your energy?

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An energy drink is a beverage that can give you a short-term boost of energy, alertness, and focus. However, it comes with many potential health consequences when using energy drinks too often. Even energy products contain a large amount of caffeine, which if used for a long time can make you dependent on them.

1. Energy drink overview

Energy drinks are a type of drink that includes a number of ingredients that have the ability to increase energy and brain performance for a certain period of time. Most energy drinks contain a lot of caffeine – a substance that can stimulate the brain, helping you to be more alert and focused. However, each energy drink contains a different amount of caffeine, so you need to carefully check the product label before using.
In addition to the stimulant caffeine, energy drinks also include the following other ingredients:
Sugar: This is considered one of the main sources of calories in energy drinks. However, now manufacturers have quickly grasped the tastes of some consumer groups who are following a low carb diet, so they have launched sugar-free energy drinks. Amino Acids: The amino acids most present in energy drinks typically include L-carnitine and Taurine. These are all amino acids that are produced naturally in the body and play many key roles in a number of biological functions. Vitamin B: In energy drinks, there are also many B vitamins added, which help the body easily convert food into the form of energy to use. Herbal extracts: Some herbal extracts are found in energy drinks such as guarana (which helps increase the amount of caffeine in the drink) or ginseng extract (which benefits certain brain functions).

2. What are the benefits of energy drinks?

When using energy drinks can bring a number of benefits to your brain as well as your performance. Specifically:
Helps improve brain functions: Many people look to energy drinks with the desire to improve brain activity and increase alertness at work. A number of recent studies have shown that drinking energy drinks can contribute to increasing concentration, improving memory, and reducing body fatigue in general and mental health in particular. Help overcome fatigue: Many people with lack of sleep or fatigue also use energy drinks to help themselves stay awake to do the usual tasks in life. In a new study, people who drive while drinking energy drinks can reduce sleepiness and focus better on driving. In addition, people with the nature of work that have to work a lot of night shifts also use energy drinks to bring alertness during working time.

3. Do Energy Drinks Really Boost Your Energy?

Since all energy drinks contain large amounts of caffeine, they can provide a temporary energy boost. However, this increase is short-lived and can be accompanied by a number of other health problems.
Sugary energy drinks can contribute to weight gain, while the amount of caffeine or caffeine-like substances found in these drinks can lead to symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure or heart arrhythmia. Even mixing energy drinks with alcohol can cause more health consequences. Energy drinks can reduce feelings of intoxication, leading to heavier drinking and alcohol-related injuries.
In general, the amount of caffeine in each energy drink is not the same. Therefore, it is best to limit your intake to no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day from any source of energy products. In addition, energy drinks are not recommended for children and adolescents. Pregnant and lactating women should avoid or limit their consumption of these beverages. If you have an underlying health condition such as heart disease or high blood pressure, you should consult your doctor before consuming energy drinks to determine if it could cause complications.

In case you're constantly tired or running out of energy, you might want to consider some healthier ways to boost your energy. This may include getting enough sleep, adjusting physical activity habits, and eating a healthy, nutritious diet. If these methods do not work as expected, you should consult your doctor. Sometimes fatigue can be a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as anemia or hypothyroidism.

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Reference source: mayoclinic.org