Should we drink energy drinks, is it good for health?

Energy drinks are intended to boost your energy, alertness and concentration. People of all ages consume them and they continue to grow in popularity. But some health professionals have warned that energy drinks may have harmful consequences, which has led many people to question their safety. read more

Energy drinks may deliver an instant jolt that java doesn’t. “Some contain large amounts of caffeine. And they’re consumed differently than coffee. [Energy drinks] are gulped, rather than sipped,” says Jacobson. And that’s exactly where the problem lies. read more

A 16-oz cup of coffeehouse coffee has about 320 milligrams of caffeine, according to the statement, while a typical 16-oz mainstream energy drink has 160 mg. If labels should be required on energy drinks, Storey says, coffeehouse coffee should also be required to label caffeine content. read more

Headaches and Migraines: Too many energy drinks can lead to severe headaches from the caffeine withdrawal symptoms. Insomnia: Energy drinks do a good job of keeping people awake, but when abused, they can cause some people to miss sleep altogether. read more