| The Facts |
- Energy Drinks contain large amounts of sugar and caffeine.
- They are not approved by the FDA.
- Additives added to energy drinks such as Guarana, Taurine, Ginseng, are also not approved by FDA.
- One 16 oz can of Red Bull contains the caffeine equivalent of 5 cans of Coca-Cola.
- Combining alcohol and energy drinks is very harmful because the energy drink masks the effects of alcohol. As a result people consume more alcohol but feel less intoxicated than they really are.
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| The Effects |
Large amounts of sugar and caffeine cause many harmful effects such as:
- Upset stomach
- Seizures
- Sleeplessness
- Vomiting
- Irritability
- Abnormal heart rhythms
- Paranoia
- Increased dehydration
- High blood pressure
- Nausea
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| Additional Information |
Visit our online information center, Think About the Drink, for additional information on Energy Drinks and their harmful effects.
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