Top 10 Energy Drinks with Potentially Dangerous Side Effects

It’s important to understand that  most energy drinks have supplements and therefore most brands must contain some type of warning label about consuming more than the recommend serving per day. In moderation, most people will have no  huge, short term side effects from drinking energy drinks, however, the long term side effects from consuming energy drinks are not fully discovered of yet.

We will take a look at the most common side effects of energy drinks  that could result from ingesting too much of them through your favorite energy drink. So think twice before drinking the following top 10 energy drinks with potentially dangerous side effects. Parents should use caution before giving them to their kids.

1. Gatorade:

Kids and adults love drinking Gatorade at least twice a day. They drink it for lunch and sometimes with snacks. Gatorade is refreshed with different vitamins and minerals, including fat-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins cannot be emitted from the body when they are drunk in large quantities. The side effect is called vitamin toxicity (hypervitaminosis A).

2. Cocaine:

The drink has 280 mg of caffeine, more than any other energy drink. Insomnia, headaches, vomiting and dehydration are some dangerous side effects. The worst part is that the company appeals to kids to drink it.

3. Monster:

Monster is a popular citrus energy drink. Despite its popularity, there are various side effects which could cause gastrointestinal problems because of the high levels of carbohydrates. People have reported stomach aches, vomiting, headaches and blurred vision after drinking Monster.

Since the absorption of nutrients is much slower, there is a grander chance that the fluid absorption rate of the body will also be slower. Difficulty in natural re-hydration of the body during workouts could potentially be dangerous to their health. Athletes, who lose great quantities of fluids during games and practices, should be aware of this circumstance for they are one the target markets of Monster energy drink.

4. Red Bull:

Red Bull has an increasing amount of sugar in its drink. One can has 27 grams of sugar in it. Those who drinks the energy drink daily may experience a weight gain. Weight gain of course could lead to high cholesterol levels and other gastrointestinal problems. Additionally, there can be a risk to your cardiovascular system. You may experience high blood pressures as a result.

5. 5 Hour Energy:

The drink has above average amounts of B6 and B12. It also has extraordinary amounts of Tyrosine and Phenylalanine Tyrosine and Phenylalanine. Some effects include chest pain, nausea, dizziness and vomiting.

In November of 2012, New York Times reported a link between the 5 hour energy drink and the deaths of 13 people over the past four years. In addition to these deaths, 5-Hour Energy is responsible for 30 other life-threatening incidents, including heart attacks, convulsions, and at least one spontaneous abortion.

6. Full Throttle:

This energy drink is a proud supporter of racing and sport athletes. Euphoria, insomnia, anxiety and irritability are the main side effects of this drink. People are known to crash and to also have seizures after drink Full Throttle.

7. Rockstar:

Many people drink alcohol with energy drinks. This is a big no no for those mixing Rockstar with alcohol. You may have to be transported to the hospital for alcohol toxicity.

8. XS Energy:

This drink is destructive. You may experience bloating, diarrhea, heart burn, vomiting, nausea, sleep disturbances and gastrointestinal problems. You may also find yourself sitting in the washroom for a long period of time.

9. NOS:

NOS is an energy drink that should be drunk with care. Those who have sensitivity to caffeine should not drink the energy drink. Furthermore, people should not drink this in the morning, before eating and before exercising. It has 260 mg of caffeine. One USA teen was sent to hospital after drinking NOS. Mood swings are quite normal when drinking it.

10. Powerade:

Parents should think twice before giving this drink to their children. The drink carries Niacin which is used to prevent and treat pellagra deficiency. The acid can cause dementia, confusion and severe liver problems, if drank in large doses.

If you are an endurance athlete, Powerade can be helpful. It can assist you with preventing  hyponatremia. When you consume too much water, your sodium levels decrease — causing headaches, swelling of the hands and feet, and sometimes vomiting and death as well. Because Powerade contain sodium as one of the electrolytes, consuming it during an endurance activity can help balance your sodium levels.

The Alternative? Instead of getting a can of energy drink  which costs around $5,, how about making your own, much healthier version energy drink using natural sweetener and  honey? There are plenty of them on the internet, but the most important ingredients are honey, lemon juice, sea salt and water. You can alter things around based on your tastes and preferences.