1. Caffeine This is the most common ingredient in energy drinks. It is suppose to raise alertness. But to much of caffeine is a bad thing. It may lead to jitters, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and heart attack. In the most sever cases death!
2. Ginseng There is no direct proof that this herb boosts your energy. Studies show that this herb actually decreases the urge to exercise and endurance. Ginseng may lead to breast cancer, lung infection, heart failure, and diabetes.
3. B Vitamins This vitamin contains two sources (B6, B12). Both are found in meats, fish, and poultry. In small doses, this vitamin is beneficial to the body. However in large doses, it can be extremely harmful.
4. Sugar Sugar is in all energy drinks-----and a lot of it! Too much sugar can lead to inflamed blood vessels, heart attack, stroke, and cancer, and diabetes.
2. Ginseng There is no direct proof that this herb boosts your energy. Studies show that this herb actually decreases the urge to exercise and endurance. Ginseng may lead to breast cancer, lung infection, heart failure, and diabetes.
3. B Vitamins This vitamin contains two sources (B6, B12). Both are found in meats, fish, and poultry. In small doses, this vitamin is beneficial to the body. However in large doses, it can be extremely harmful.
4. Sugar Sugar is in all energy drinks-----and a lot of it! Too much sugar can lead to inflamed blood vessels, heart attack, stroke, and cancer, and diabetes.