What is the longterm effects of regularly drinking energy drinks?

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Bill M asked:

I know that energy drinks have a lot of chemicals in them, but do they really hurt you in the long run? I was told a man had heart problems because he drank multiple Red Bull drinks a day for months straight. I also noticed that the drinks are getting bigger, so the size of the drink may be a factor. Would drinking energy drinks regularly do longterm damage?



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3 Responses to 'What is the longterm effects of regularly drinking energy drinks?'

  1. MotoX86 - October 23rd, 2008 at 9:01 am

    No long term effects from energy drinks have been proven to cause health issues.
    Some say it causes an irregular heartbeat and may raise cholesterol levels from the caffeine.

  2. Adelin P - October 24th, 2008 at 2:20 am

    Weight gain, sleepless nights and headaches

  3. Thomas P - October 26th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

    For starters:

    *Addiction

    *Moderate negative effects of caffeine include:

    Headaches
    Irritability
    Increase in ****** tenderness
    Restlessness
    Mild insomnia
    Increased heart rate
    Increased blood sugar
    Difficulty concentrating
    Mild stomach upset

    *Severe negative effects of caffeine include:

    Artery constriction–read: Impotence
    Panic attacks
    Irregular heartbeat
    Sleep deprivation
    Continuous stomach problems
    Prolonged depression
    Sleep disorders

    *Vitamin overdose

    Too much vitamin B6 can result in nerve damage to the arms and legs. This neuropathy is usually related to high intake of vitamin B6 from supplements, and is reversible when supplementation is stopped. According to the Institute of Medicine, several reports show sensory neuropathy at doses lower than 500 mg per day. The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine has established an upper tolerable intake level (UL) for vitamin B6 of 100 mg per day for all adults. As intake increases above the UL, the risk of adverse effects increases.


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