Many people are aware that drinking Coke and other sweetened frizzy drinks are not healthy. But when it comes to those "energy drinks", they seem to be associated with the "healthy" crowd.
Did you know that there have been studies that show how energy drink raises blood pressure and heart rate and may post a problem for those with heart problems?
Dr James Kalus and his team of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit found that healthy adults that drink 2 cans of energy drinks appear to have an increase in blood pressure and heart rates. While this is insignificant for healthy adults, it will be hazardous for those with heart problems. That's because energy drinks contain caffeine, taurine, sugars, vitamins, and other nutritional supplements.
The researcher also said consumption of energy drinks should not be confused with sport drinks, which aim to replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes that a body needs.
Source: Mind Your Body by The Straits Time, 9 April 2009
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