Over half of Canadian youth and young adults who have consumed energy drinks have experienced negative health effects as a result, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
This commentary defines energy drink products, describes the marketing strategies used to promote these products, and explores the potential safety, health risks, and prevalence related to their use. It also discusses actions taken by government and other stakeholders to address energy drink marketing to vulnerable populations in the United States, and explores US progress to implement
Since then the popularity of energy drinks has grown exponentially with sales that have doubled between 2010 and 2012. 4 The rapid expansion of energy drink consumption has been one of the most notable trends in the soft drinks market of many countries 3 and health authorities have expressed concern regarding the potential health effects of
Mixing alcohol with energy drinks is a common practice in the United States, especially among young people. In 2015, more than one-third of young adults between the ages of 19 and 28 said they’d consumed alcohol with energy drinks, and 13 percent of eighth-, 10th- and 12th-graders have drunk alcohol and energy drinks together.
Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) or sugary drinks are leading sources of added sugars in the American diet. Frequently drinking sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney diseases, non-alcoholic liver disease, tooth decay and cavities, and gout, a type of arthritis. 1-4 Limiting sugary drink intake can help individuals maintain a
In general, energy drinks should not be used for hydration before, during, or after physical activity. 2. Feeling a "rush" is a warning sign of stimulant or vitamin overdose. Contrary to popular marketing, the presence of high doses of vitamins, such as niacin, do NOT actually make a beverage healthy. Because some energy drinks tout high
Previous independent reviews on energy drinks highlight a number of implications for children's health and well-being, although they also draw on expert opinion and adult studies.12, 13, 24–27 A report by the Committee on Nutrition and the Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness in the US raises concerns about the unintentional (through the
Some people use energy drinks together with alcohol to prolong the effects of alcohol and to remain awake and alert in order to keep drinking and socialising. While caffeine may mask the sedative effects of alcohol (drowsiness, falling asleep), it does not reduce the level of intoxication, or the effect alcohol has on your co-ordination
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