Here’s Why You Should Probably Stop Drinking Energy Drinks
If you are looking for ways to get energized, you might want to think twice about opening a can of an energy drink. According to the experts, excessive amount of these beverages can be very harmful for your health. They can be detrimental not only to your heart, but also to your teeth. If you're not convince why you should ditch them, read on. 1. According to Ted Epperly, M.D., president and CEO of Family Medicine Residency of Idaho in Boise, ID, energy drink contain caffeine that gives your body the adrenaline rush that lasts for two to three hours. "Think of caffeine like an agitator in a crowd-it increases nerve irritability and firing rates," he says. While you get some benefits from caffeine as it makes you more alert, it can also cause you anxiety. 2. They are high in sugar. "45 percent of men will drink one energy drink per day and 14 percent will drink up to three per day," says Epperly. When your blood sugar spikes, it can make your body ...