{"id":538534,"date":"2022-11-21T22:10:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T14:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=538534"},"modified":"2022-11-21T22:10:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T14:10:23","slug":"can-energy-drinks-make-you-feel-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-energy-drinks-make-you-feel-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Energy Drinks Make You Feel Sick? (All Info)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:64%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:64%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:64%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/thom-masat-GlGolKDj_Xw-unsplash-2-1250x833.jpg\" alt=\"A man holding a can of energy drink\" class=\"wp-image-538876\" width=\"1250\" height=\"800\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/thom-masat-GlGolKDj_Xw-unsplash-2-1250x833.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A man holding a can of energy drink\" class=\"wp-image-538876 lazyload\" width=\"1250\" height=\"800\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/thom-masat-GlGolKDj_Xw-unsplash-2-scaled-e1668115774735.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yes, energy drinks can make you feel sick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-energy-drinks-make-you-jittery-revealed\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"534616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy drinks<\/a> are produced to provide a boost of energy to people, only adults though. There&rsquo;re thousands of energy drinks with slightly different ingredients and doses. In addition, the most significant ingredient is caffeine which is often in large doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caffeine in large doses can be bad for you as it can cause intoxication, which will result in side effects like vomiting, fast heart rate, and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, energy drinks often include huge doses of sugar, which can cause sugar crashes and fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks are quite dangerous for human consumption and can cause a number of side effects, even death, keep on reading to find out more things about energy drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66283ea8155bc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-energy-drinks-make-you-feel-sick\/#May_Increase_High-Risk_Behavior_Especially_Among_Teenagers\" title=\"May Increase High-Risk Behavior, Especially Among Teenagers\">May Increase High-Risk Behavior, Especially Among Teenagers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-energy-drinks-make-you-feel-sick\/#Can_Cause_Caffeine_Overdose_And_Possible_Toxicity\" title=\"Can Cause Caffeine Overdose And Possible Toxicity\">Can Cause Caffeine Overdose And Possible Toxicity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-energy-drinks-make-you-feel-sick\/#Can_Too_Much_Caffeine_Cause_Side_Effects\" title=\"Can Too Much Caffeine Cause Side Effects?\">Can Too Much Caffeine Cause Side Effects?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-energy-drinks-make-you-feel-sick\/#Alternatives_To_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"Alternatives To Energy Drinks\">Alternatives To Energy Drinks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-energy-drinks-make-you-feel-sick\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-energy-drinks-make-you-feel-sick\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles\">Other Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_3_Common_Side_Effects_Of_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>What Are 3 Common Side Effects Of Energy Drinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks have become extremely popular which increased their consumption, especially among teenagers and young adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You shouldn&rsquo;t be consuming energy drinks in immoderation because it can give rise to some side effects, however, the 3 most common are: rapid heart rate, insomnia, and dehydration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All three of the side effects are associated with excessive intake of caffeine, therefore to avoid them, you merely have to keep the consumption of highly caffeinated energy drinks inadequate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the FDA, you should limit your caffeine intake to only 400 mg or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, energy drinks also include <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar#:~:text=%22The%20effects%20of%20added%20sugar,Hu.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar#:~:text=%22The%20effects%20of%20added%20sugar,Hu.\" target=\"_blank\">sugar<\/a> in large doses which can cause a number of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar#:~:text=%22The%20effects%20of%20added%20sugar,Hu.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar#:~:text=%22The%20effects%20of%20added%20sugar,Hu.\" target=\"_blank\">side effects<\/a> which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Headaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irritability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue and difficulty concentrating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling jittery or anxious.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling shaky or dizzy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hunger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sugar Crashes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher blood pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inflammation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight gain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatty liver disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased risk for heart attack and stroke.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the AHA, women, and men are recommended to have an intake of 25 g and 36 g of sugar per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar in excessive amounts can lead to heart attack, for instance, Monster Energy has led a number of people to their graves as it includes 54g of sugar per 16 oz serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks are good for you as long as you consume them in moderation, otherwise, they can get dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Too_Many_Energy_Drinks_Bad_For_You\"><\/span>Are Too Many Energy Drinks Bad For You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/jesper-brouwers-B2Cs6kw5VNM-unsplash-3-1250x833.jpg\" alt=\"A can of Red Bull\" class=\"wp-image-538877\" width=\"1250\" height=\"800\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/jesper-brouwers-B2Cs6kw5VNM-unsplash-3-1250x833.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A can of Red Bull\" class=\"wp-image-538877 lazyload\" width=\"1250\" height=\"800\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/jesper-brouwers-B2Cs6kw5VNM-unsplash-3-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red Bull contains a large dose of sugar which can induce heart complications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks are known to increase mental and physical performance which is why they&rsquo;re consumed at such a gross rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moreover, energy drinks include ingredients like sugar and caffeine in high doses which can be bad for you. In fact, energy drinks like Red Bull have been associated with several side effects which include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May increase your blood pressure levels and heart rate.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can increase the chance of encountering type 2 diabetes.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can cause damage to your teeth.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can lead to a negative effect on your kidney health.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May increase high-risk behavior, especially among teenagers.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can cause caffeine overdose and possible toxicity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Increase_Your_Blood_Pressure_Levels_And_Heart_Rate\"><\/span>May Increase Your Blood Pressure Levels And Heart Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3491126\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3491126\/\" target=\"_blank\">Blood pressure<\/a> and heart rate are two of the most crucial measures for heart health, and as high levels of both of them have been associated with an increased risk of&nbsp;hypertension&nbsp;(high blood pressure) and heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Many <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19299320\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19299320\/\" target=\"_blank\">studies<\/a> in healthy adults have proved that if you drink one can of Red Bull every day, it could significantly increase your blood pressure levels and heart rate levels within 90 minutes after consumption and can last up to 24 hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These increased levels are thought to be primarily due to the caffeine content of Red Bull, as one 12-ounce (355-ml) can include 108 mg of caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite of these increased levels, moderate and frequent consumption of Red Bull is unlikely to induce any serious heart problems in healthy adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5501707\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5501707\/\" target=\"_blank\">excessive intake<\/a>, especially in young people, has been connected to irregular heart rhythm, heart attack, and even death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, while <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5501707\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5501707\/\" target=\"_blank\">research<\/a> may be limited, having a regular intake of Red Bull could worsen heart health and possibly be life-threatening in people with pre-existing high blood pressure or any heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Increase_The_Chance_of_Encountering_Type_2_Diabetes\"><\/span>Can Increase The Chance of Encountering Type 2 Diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/too-much-sugar\" target=\"_blank\">Excessive sugar<\/a> consumption, especially from sugar-sweetened beverages, can significantly increase the risk of type 2 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20693348\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20693348\/\" target=\"_blank\">diabetes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In fact, a review <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20693348\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20693348\/\" target=\"_blank\">study<\/a> including a number of adults found that the consumption of 1&ndash;2 servings of&nbsp;sugar-sweetened beverages&nbsp;every day was linked with a significant 26% increased risk of type 2 diabetes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Red Bull is a popular sugar-sweetened beverage that provides 27 g of sugar per one 8.4-ounce (260-ml) serving, if you drink one or more servings per day, your chances of getting type 2 diabetes will increase significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Cause_Damage_to_Your_Teeth\"><\/span>Can Cause Damage to Your Teeth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3432030\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3432030\/\" target=\"_blank\">researchers<\/a> suggested that if you consume acidic beverages, it may cause damage to your tooth enamel, which is a hard outer layer that protects your teeth against decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Red Bull is an acidic beverage, chronic intake may harm your tooth enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 5-day test-tube <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22623458\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22623458\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> concluded that if you expose your human&nbsp;tooth enamel to energy drinks&nbsp;for at least 15 minutes and 4 times a day, it could significantly damage your tooth enamel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22623458\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22623458\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> also noted that energy drinks can be twice as damaging to tooth enamel compared to soft drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Cause_A_Negative_Effect_On_Your_Kidney_Health\"><\/span>May Cause A Negative Effect On Your Kidney Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While occasional intake of Red Bull is unlikely to cause any serious effects on your&nbsp;kidney health, some research indicates that regular and excessive intake could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In fact, a 12-week <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/322233072_Effects_of_chronic_consumption_of_energy_drinks_on_liver_and_kidney_of_experimental_rats\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/322233072_Effects_of_chronic_consumption_of_energy_drinks_on_liver_and_kidney_of_experimental_rats\" target=\"_blank\">study<\/a> including rats showed that chronic consumption of Red Bull can induce a decline in kidney function.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, much <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23439375\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23439375\/\" target=\"_blank\">research<\/a> also suggests a connection between high sugar intake and a greater risk of chronic kidney disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Red Bull includes high doses of sugar, chronic and excessive consumption can increase your risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Increase_High-Risk_Behavior_Especially_Among_Teenagers\"><\/span>May Increase High-Risk Behavior, Especially Among Teenagers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/fonsi-fernandez-3XBBLEBasiw-unsplash-1250x833.jpg\" alt=\"A person cycling over a board that has the logo of Red Bull\" class=\"wp-image-538878\" width=\"1250\" height=\"800\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/fonsi-fernandez-3XBBLEBasiw-unsplash-1250x833.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A person cycling over a board that has the logo of Red Bull\" class=\"wp-image-538878 lazyload\" width=\"1250\" height=\"800\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/fonsi-fernandez-3XBBLEBasiw-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red Bull may just give you those wings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Several types of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2966367\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2966367\/\" target=\"_blank\">research<\/a> have indicated a link between consuming Red Bull and greater high-risk behavior, especially when energy drinks are combined with alcohol.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When energy drinks are combined with alcohol, caffeine in Red Bull may mask the depressant effects of alcohol, which will make you feel less intoxicated, however, you&rsquo;ll still be experiencing alcohol-linked impairments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18439201\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18439201\/\" target=\"_blank\">study<\/a> showed that college-aged students who consumed&nbsp;energy drinks&nbsp;and alcohol combined were prone to drink and drive and experience serious injuries related to alcohol as compared to when alcohol was consumed alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, even if you don&rsquo;t pair energy drinks with alcohol, observational <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3038341\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3038341\/\" target=\"_blank\">studies<\/a> suggested that daily consumption of Red Bull is connected to an increased risk of alcohol dependence and illicit drug use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Cause_Caffeine_Overdose_And_Possible_Toxicity\"><\/span>Can Cause Caffeine Overdose And Possible Toxicity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While a safe dose of caffeine varies from person to person, some research suggests people limit their regular caffeine to 400 mg less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As an 8.4-ounce (260-ml) can of Red Bull includes 80 mg of caffeine, consuming more than 5 cans every day could increase your risk of caffeine overdose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2699625\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2699625\/\" target=\"_blank\">adolescents<\/a> who&rsquo;re under the age of 19 are at a greater risk of&nbsp;caffeine-related side effects, if they keep a regular intake of more than five cans of Red Bull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a list of symptoms of caffeine <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6247400\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6247400\/\" target=\"_blank\">overdose<\/a> and toxicity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Nausea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hallucinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anxiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid heart rate,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dizziness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trouble sleeping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seizures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s the nutritional facts table of Red Bull, so that you can see for yourself how much sugar and calories it contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Nutrients<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Amount per 8-ounce<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Energy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">110 calories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fat<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sugar<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Caffeine<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sodium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">105mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B3 (Niacin)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">22mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5.05mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5.05mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B12<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5.1&micro;g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nutrition facts about Red Bull<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Too_Much_Caffeine_Cause_Side_Effects\"><\/span>Can Too Much Caffeine Cause Side Effects?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Caffeine is one of the many ingredients, however, it&rsquo;s the most crucial one. Caffeine stimulates the brain and the central nervous system, it increases your mental and physical performance which ultimately increases your productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caffeine is included in large doses in an energy drink, which is justifiable as it&rsquo;s the main source of energy that energy drinks claim to provide. However, people often ignore the fact that too much caffeine intake can lead to side effects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">side effects<\/a> associated with excessive caffeine intake:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Restlessness and shakiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insomnia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dizziness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast heart rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dehydration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anxiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dependency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The way you&rsquo;re going to avoid all these energy drinks related side effects is by limiting your daily intake of highly caffeinated and sugar-sweetened energy drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this video to see how energy drinks are affecting people:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Energy Drinks: Why Are They Sending So Many People to the ER?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u704u8nKYIE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Are energy drinks bad for your overall health?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_To_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>Alternatives To Energy Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks can induce many side effects, but you know what won&rsquo;t cause any side effects?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, drinks made with vegetables and fruits are best for your health, so check out the list below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Green juice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruit Juice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green and Fruit Smoothies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Herbal Teas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green Teas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kombucha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Energy drinks can cause a number of side effects and making you sick is one of them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Too many energy drinks can make you feel anxious and even nauseated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition, the side effects are largely due to excessive caffeine and sugar doses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red Bull may be the most popular energy drink, but it&rsquo;s also the most dangerous one, as research has associated many side effects with its regular intake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to lead a healthy life, I suggest you switch from Red Bull to some other energy drink with zero sugar and calorie contents, and low caffeine content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Articles\"><\/span>Other Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-red-edition-caffeine-and-ingredients-explained\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"534962\" target=\"_blank\">Red Bull Red Edition Caffeine And Ingredients (Explained)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-monster-energy-drinks-expire\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"527980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do Monster Energy Drinks Go Bad (expire)? 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