Internal Medicine Specialist, Patiala
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Increased energy drink intake can lead to diabetes.
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Those indulging in overconsumption of caffeinated energy drinks may often experience extreme spikes in insulin levels in their blood, thus increasing chances of type 2 Diabetes exponentially. This is due to an excessively large amount of sugar found in these drinks.
Which of the following may be the negative effects of excess energy drink-consumption?
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Excessive consumption of energy drinks may lead to several adverse health effects, such as insomnia, vomiting and headaches and migraines. This is because of the high amount of sugar and caffeine found in energy drinks. The vomiting can prove especially detrimental if it happens frequently, leading to acidic erosion of your teeth and dehydration.
Drinking energy drinks regularly increase the chances of cardiac arrest.
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Drinking large volumes of energy drinks regularly can often act as a trigger, especially for people with severe underlying heart conditions, thereby increasing chances of heart attacks and strokes. This is due to the high levels of caffeine and sugars that these drinks are packed with. They produce more forceful heart contraction resulting in a number of cases including severe cardiac arrest.
Which of these are some of the psychological effects of excessive energy drink intake?
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Drinking large amounts of energy drinks can have a number of psychological effects on your health as well. They have been known to trigger panic attacks, increase the likelihood of undertaking risky tasks which, in turn, may lead to injury as well. Jitteriness and nervousness are also common in adults.
Drinking excessive energy drinks may lead to high blood pressure.
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For those with normal levels of blood pressure, it doesn't prove to be as detrimental as it does for those already suffering from elevated levels of blood pressure. With excessive energy drink intake, you could be putting yourself at increased risks of hypertension or even stroke. Several studies have shown that there may be an average of a 6% spike in blood pressure levels due to excess-energy drink intake.