For example, consume just two Redline energy drinks in one day, and you’ve already far exceeded the recommended maximum amount of caffeine – by 40%. The problem with energy drinks is that many people don’t realize the amount of caffeine they are consuming when they drink several energy drinks in one day, and most don’t even know what an acceptable level of caffeine is. One of the energy drinks with the most concentrated caffeine content is Redline, which contains 350mg of caffeine in just 2.5-oz. Many energy drinks have between 100mg and 200mg of caffeine per serving, but it can vary wildly.
The Danger of Energy DrinksĮnergy drinks are particularly dangerous because of their high levels of caffeine. Also, as with any addiction, your tolerance for caffeine goes up over time, meaning you’ll need to drink more to feel the same amount of energy. It can take a week and sometimes more for withdrawal symptoms to go away, and just 100mg of caffeine per day can cause withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms usually start 12-24 hours after you stop consuming caffeine, and they reach their peak about 12-48 hours later. The symptoms of caffeine withdrawal are headaches, fatigue, weakness, inability to concentrate, sleepiness, muscle tension, irritability, depression, anxiety, and nausea. The average 16-oz cup of coffee has 170mg of caffeine. The maximum amount of caffeine that anyone should consume in one day is 500mg. Even if your caffeine addiction isn’t wreaking havoc on your life, it can still cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. If you can’t function without a cup of coffee or an energy drink in the morning, or if you get a headache when you skip it, your body is addicted to caffeine. Caffeine AddictionĮnergy drink addiction s is actually addiction to caffeine. While energy drinks can give you a sugary, caffeinated boost of energy, they can also be dangerous. It’s estimated that as much as 50% of young adults consume energy drinks on a regular basis, and demographic that’s increasing its energy drink use the most is adults aged 40 and over.
In recent years, the popularity of energy drinks has skyrocketed, and so has the occurrence of energy drink addiction. Do you need a Red Bull in the morning before you can start your day? Do 5-Hour Energy Shots keep you going at work? Do you abstain from alcohol and drink a Rockstar instead? You might have an energy drink addiction.
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