Energy drinks are widely promoted as products that increase energy and enhance mental alertness and physical activity performance. Along with multivitamins , energy drinks are the most common nutritional supplement that teens and young adults consume overly.
Dietitian Fatima Bashir El Fotawy
that despite sometimes being confused with sports drinks, energy drinks are a completely different product. It is marketed to increase alertness and energy levels, and contains as much caffeine and as much or more sugar as soda. Many energy drinks contain about 200 mg of caffeine, the amount found in two cups of coffee.
Other substances purported to increase energy, such as vitamins and herbs, may be added.
Research has found that high-sugar drinks of any kind can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and gout, and may even be harmful, especially for teens and people with certain health conditions.
Healthy alternatives to boosting energy away from harmful energy drinks:
Eating matcha tea and raw nuts helps focus.
Drinking cocoa and eating dark chocolate also helps focus and gives energy. They contain antioxidants, flavonoids, and caffeine that can boost brain function.
Also eat fruits, especially bananas and berries, with milk.
