Energy drinks has gained a rise in the late 1990's and has become a quick source of boosting the energy for workaholics, procrastinating students and young bar goers. The studies show that the quicker fixation of energy sometimes with a health cost to pay. An amazing fact contrary to popular image is that it is not necessary health risk comes from caffeine. Normally an 8.3oz can of Red Bull contain 80 mg approximately caffeine. The serving with larger sizes obviously has more amount of caffeine in it like Roskstar. The Mayo Clinic also states that moderate intake amounts of caffeine dons not cause harm to the body. The massive amounts of caffeine above than 200mg to 300mg can become a reason to cause irritability, restlessness, insomnia and tremors. The effects of high dosage of caffeine on high blood pressure are less clear. There are also some studies that show that short term spike in blood pressure can become a cause with the highest intake of caffeine. There are also studies that show intake of daily coffee can decrease blood pressure. There are also some studies that states daily consumption of caffeine has the ability to develop tolerance of increased blood pressure.
Despite the mixed results of studies, the American Heart Association recommends limiting the amount of energy drinks and caffeine to people with hypertension. The American Heart Association follows the study conducted by Wayne State University. Their study shows that an increase in the heart rate is caused by the continuous consumption of the energy drink.
Another fact of these energy drinks is that they contain taurine, which is known to strengthen the cardiac activities and in the regulation of heartbeat. But an important thing to notice is that they also contain ingredients like glucronolactone, niacin, and ginseng. The effects of these ingredients are still unknown. It is true that the role of the energy drinks on general health and blood pressure is not clearly documented, but still most of the health experts agree that they are probably not good for the person having blood pressure.
