Drink, which contains, among other ingredients in its composition, a large amount of caffeine. Under the influence of substances on the body, you lose a feeling of drowsiness, fatigue, mood and activity increase. But energy drinks do not give the body additional energy, but only activate the reserves of the one that already exists. The effect of such drinks lasts 3-5 hours (from a cup of coffee it is 1-2 hours). Therefore, after the energy has passed, the body needs rest, sleep for recovery.
Energy drinks are different.
In general, they all raise the mood, help to cope with fatigue, drowsiness, stimulate mental activity. But some of them contain more caffeine. Their main function is to cheer up the body. The second group, those that are saturated with vitamins and carbohydrates. These are more suitable for people who are experiencing heavy physical activity and doing sports.
Substances that make up energy drinks.
- Guarana. Tropical bush growing in Brazil and Venezuela. Leaves are used in medicine to remove lactic acid from the muscles. Guarana contains caffeine.
- Matein. A substance that is a part of green tea mate. The extract helps to cope with hunger and helps to lose weight.
- Taurine. The amino acid required by the human body, which lowers the level of cholesterol and sugar in the blood. In energy drinks, its content exceeds the permissible norm.
- Ginseng. Helps to cope with fatigue, stress.
- Folic acid. Improves brain function by participating in the synthesis of nucleic acids and amino acids.
- Vitamins and glucose, which penetrates into the blood, participates in oxidative processes, providing muscles with energy.
- Caffeine. 300-400 mg per day is an acceptable standard.
At first glance, all substances are completely safe. But the matter is that in power engineers are kept together (and in high doses) and caffeine and other stimulants, plus amino acids and vitamins. All this gives a mixture that gives the body a serious shake. Harm is applied to many organs: the heart, stomach, liver. In addition to the clearly negative impact of energy drinks on internal organs, which does not manifest immediately, they are quite high in calories. The first thing you notice, if you abuse them, is weight gain and stomach problems.
Rules of use.
- The maximum dose per day is 1-2 servings. In general, doctors agree that if you drink 1-2 energy drinks per month (that is, only in case of acute necessity), then harm will not do to your health. Overdose can lead to increased blood sugar and blood pressure.
- A mixture of energy and alcohol is very dangerous! Alcohol - suppresses the nervous system, energy - opposite it excite.
- Possible side effects of overdose or frequent use of energy drinks: psychomotor agitation, tachycardia, nervousness.
Contraindications.
The use of energy drinks is contraindicated for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases, hypo- and hypertension; they are contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, children, elderly people.
So, what is the result in the question whether it is possible to drink an energy drink without harm to health? And yes and no, how to deal with your body, knowing all the possible consequences, it's up to you. The rule, perhaps, is only one thing - everything should be in moderation!
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