In fact, over 30% of teens aged 1217 consume energy drinks on a regular basis.
Despite the risks, energy drinks continue to grow in popularity.
Why So Popular?
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How Much Caffeine Is Safe?
For young adults, the caffeine recommendations are much less.
Experts say that not enough is known about these other additives to make recommendations for safe levels of consumption.
Arrhythmias can impact the amount of blood pumped throughout the body, making you feel faint.
Over time, untreated arrhythmias could lead to more serious or fatal conditions.
However, she said many people dont realize they have hypertension, especially if they are young.
This lack of evidence leads experts to broadly caution against energy drinks.
I think that people should be careful with what they consume, Gulati said.
Experts say this additional stimulation can lead to people consuming more alcohol than they might otherwise.
Dont assume food and drink manufacturers have your best interests at heart, Gulati said.
Theyre just trying to sell something to you.
Experts say that the sugar content in energy drinks can contribute to weight gain and dental issues.
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