Effects Of Energy Drinks On Health

Effects On The Heart

Energy drinks have been shown to have harmful effects on the heart. Although caffeine in excessive doses can cause problems, most energy drinks contain other ingredients that are not FDA-approved and have been shown to induce heart arrhythmia. Taurine and proprietary blends frequently included in these drinks are not necessarily safe for human consumption because they cause such negative effects. Ingredients such as taurine can stimulate the production of adrenaline and in turn an episode of the body going into a fight-or-flight response. This creates an increased strain on the heart because of the increased demand for oxygen in the bloodstream.

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