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You may have heard that energy drinks are bad for your health. Teenagers often use energy drinks to increase focus and attention for studying or to improve their performance in sports. The problem is these drinks often have a ton of caffeine in them and can be unsafe for your heart health.
Most times energy drinks are more harmful than helpful. They contain up to two to three times the amount of caffeine as regular coffee. That much caffeine can affect sleep, cause the body to “crash” and increase anxiety.
Caffeine at large doses can have bad effects on your heart and can be life-threatening when overdosed because it can raise your heartrate, cause your heart to beat irregularly (arrhythemia) and make it so less blood is pumped to your body.
Things that will boost your energy levels over the long term do so with practice and patience. These include sleep, hydration, eating healthy foods, and being mindful of your mental health.
Learn more about energy drinks and heart health here: https://www.chop.edu/pediatric-health-chat/are-energy-drinks-safe