A can contains about 80 mg of caffeine, equivalent to that contained in a cup of coffee. In other words, drinking 2 coffees and 2 cans enough to exceed the recommended daily dose. Signs of poisoning include: headache, insomnia, nervousness, tremors, tachycardia, gastrointestinal disturbances, confusion ... Note that addiction to caffeine occurs very quickly: 4 to 5 days of regular use may be sufficient ...
Taurine and D-glucuronogactone they are stimulants and / or dangerous?
Taurine and D-glucuronogactone are substances added to energy drinks for their stimulant effects, which have not been proven by scientific studies inconclusive. Meanwhile, be aware that the doses used are high, far exceeding the benefits derived from food. Such amounts are suspected to be toxic to the nervous system to taurine and kidneys for the D-glucuronogactone. In the absence of validated data, the European Food Safety Authority (AFSA) recommends not to exceed one and a half cans of Red Bull per day.
Note that some drinks are fortified with vitamins B3 and B6. Beyond 5 cans per day toxicity threshold is reached with risks to the liver and nervous system.
Finally, note that the stimulating effects of energy drinks are potentiated with alcohol. Result, the danger is real because alcohol is less well perceived, which may lead to more drinking and risk taking such as driving under the influence of alcohol and risk behavior (fights, injury, unprotected sex ...).
Regular consumption of such beverages is not recommended because of potential side effects. As profit incentives, they can be obtained by enriching the diet of fruits and vegetables in particular, for their vitamins and minerals, including real fuel the body needs.
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