Comment 15

 Energy drinks are non-alcoholic drinks which contain stimulating substances that help to reduce fatigue and exhaustion. In today's society, people's schedules tend to be extremely busy and many people don't get the recommended eight hours of sleep. To counterbalance this, many people choose to drink energy drinks.

On the one hand, energy drinks are a stimulant that really works because shortly after drinking them you will already feel very energetic. In addition, it is very common that students drink these beverages during the preparation for their exams in order to be active and somehow " recuperate " the hours of sleep they don't get. Furthermore, one of the most common stimulants is caffeine. "Caffeine is the most widely used drug on the planet and has been used for centuries for its stimulating effects". Most energy drinks contain caffeine, which stimulates the central nervous system, making your body more alert.

On the other hand, caffeine and energy drinks are harmful to health. The consumption of caffeine can dehydrate your body and increase your blood pressure and heart rate. Besides, these energy drinks can become a drug for some people because they contain substances that make them addictive. Moreover, energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster or Rockstar have high levels not only of caffeine, but also of sugar. Therefore, consuming these products frequently can produce serious long-term problems, including obesity and diabetes.

In short, energy drinks are a refreshing liquid that keeps your body activated. Also, although they can be useful in helping us to have more energy while we are studying or working, we must be careful with them because they can also be dangerous. In my opinion, we should consume the less of these drinks the better, choose a healthy diet and rest for at least 8 hours. This way we will naturally have the energy we need for the whole day.