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?
#1 by MotoX86 on April 9th, 2011
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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 by Adelin P on April 9th, 2011
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Weight gain, sleepless nights and headaches
#3 by Thomas P on April 9th, 2011
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For starters:
*Addiction
*Moderate negative effects of caffeine include:
Headaches
Irritability
Increase in breast 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.