Scientific Facts

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Do you know what’s in your energy drink? Our research shows that one 500 ml energy drink can contain up to 17 level teaspoons of sugar and the same amount of caffeine as in 2 cups of espresso.  Remember energy 

drinks are not suitable for people under 16 years of age or pregnant or breast-feeding women. They should not use as a way to dehydrate after sport or exercise or as mixers for alcohol.

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High doses of caffeine are unsafe to children, and can result in dangerous side effects and cause anxiety in children and adolescents.  Most energy   

drinks contain a large amount of sugar and calories, but no nutritional benefit.  Sugary energy drinks can cause weight gain and give childhood obesity.

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It's a good idea for pregnant and breastfeeding women to restrict their caffeine intake to less than 200 mg a day. This is about the same as 2 mugs of instant coffee.  Too much caffeine can increase your risk of  miscarriage.  It can also increase your baby’s risk of being small or growing slowly.

Caffeine can reach your baby through your breast milk and may keep them awake.  Caffeine is a stimulant and can make your baby restless.

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Sugary drinks linked with poor dental health and excess weight.  Adults should drink no more 400 mg of caffeine over the course of a day.  The limit includes caffeine from all sources of caffeine – coffee and tea, as well as energy drinks.

Energy drinks not be used as a way to hydrate after sport or exercise or as mixers for alcohol.

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Headaches and Migraines: 

Too many energy drinks can lead to severe headaches from the caffeine withdrawal symptoms. Changing the amount of caffeine you ingest daily can cause more frequent headaches.

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Increased Anxiety: 

Those with 2 different genetic variations in their adenosine receptors are prone to feeling increased anxiety when consuming caffeinated beverages such as energy drinks. Larger doses of caffeine can even spur on full-blown panic attacks.

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Insomnia: 

Energy drinks do a good job of keeping people awake, but when abused, they can cause some people to miss sleep altogether. This lack of  sleep causes impaired functioning and dangerous to drive or do other concentration heavy tasks.

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Type 2 Diabetes: 

Because many energy drinks are also very high in sugar, they can eventually wear out the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, which leads to type 2 diabetes.