Energy drinks have taken teenagers by storm recently. From Alanis to Red Bulls, energy drinks are known for keeping you lively throughout the day. But have you wondered why teenagers are in such a craze for these energy drinks more than ever? Or what effects do these energy drinks have?
Caroline Roth, a freshman at Lafayette who drinks multiple energy drinks, said, “Energy drinks make me more hyper, and they make me antsy and fidgety and make me want to get more things done. But then they also make me want to crash at the end of the day.” Being “fidgety” means that she cannot sit still throughout the day. So, energy drinks make Roth feel like she is on top of the world before crashing at the end of the day.
Multiple research studies have also been conducted on the effect of energy drinks. According to The American Academy of Pediatrics, “Energy drinks are not appropriate for children and adolescents due to the high levels of caffeine these drinks contain.”The Norton Children’s Hospital has also reported that, “…energy drinks, sports drinks and other beverages with high amounts of caffeine and added sugar can make kids sleepless, jittery and anxious. Increased heart rate and high blood pressure are other risks of highly caffeinated energy drinks.” UC Davis has also stated that, “Too much caffeine can lead to heart palpitations, increased heart rate, and high blood pressure.” These findings lead researchers to assume that not only are energy drinks harmful to teenagers, but also to adults…