That's why; the question of how many
Too many Monster Energy drinks can cause health problems including increased blood pressure, irregular heartbeat and mental health issues. If you enjoy even the occasional can of Monster, you need to be aware of the dangers of too many energy drinks.
It's tempting to keep grabbing energy drinks as grogginess hits you throughout the day, but experts don't recommend it. Healthy adults shouldn't have more than one energy drink per day—and children shouldn't consume them at all.
A new University of Adelaide study has found that drinking more than two energy drinks per day is associated with adverse heart reactions, including a fast heartbeat and heart palpitations.
While strict guidelines are being devised to moderate the consumption levels, all adults who chose to drink energy drinks should not exceed more than one drink a day. If you do exceed, you are potentially increasing your sugar intake which can prove fatal. For children and younger adults, even a can is too much.
As for most adults, up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day appears to be safe, according to the Mayo Clinic. “Healthy adults who choose to drink energy drinks should not exceed one can per day,” the Mayo Clinic's Zeratsky said.
The recommended amount is to keep your intake at one can per day or, at most, two cans (16 oz.) to get the most out of this energy drink while minimizing the side effects. The problem lies in the caffeine content and sugar in Monster.
Energy drinks have been known to dehydrate your body, especially if used while exercising. High levels of sugar and caffeine may produce symptoms including irritability, anxiety, sleeplessness, and nausea severe enough to require hospitalization.
Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults. That's roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two "energy shot" drinks. Keep in mind that the actual caffeine content in beverages varies widely, especially among energy drinks.
In fact, there have been reports of people becoming so intoxicated from drinking Monster Energy that they have had to be hospitalized. So if you're thinking about chugging a few cans of Monster Energy, you might want to think again. It could end up being a lot more than just a sugar high.
“Since many Americans today are often known for their overconsumption of food and beverages, including energy drinks, doctors often recommend that adults drink no more than one can a day, with many pediatricians agreeing that even a single can may be too much for children and younger adults,” said Dr.
“If consumed in excessive amounts, energy drinks can be life-threatening. Excess caffeine and other stimulants can put too much stress on your heart and skyrocket your blood pressure. This may lead to a heart attack and even death.
Increased Risk of Heart Disease: Energy drinks, like Monster Energy, contain high levels of caffeine, which can cause an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Drinking energy drinks daily can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, including irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure.
Energy drinks like Monster do give you increased energy and alertness. However, there are many negative side effects, including irregular heartbeat, anxiety, insomnia, feeling jittery and, when mixed with alcohol, increased aggression.
For the most popular, mass-marketed energy drinks out there, a limit of two servings per day seems reasonably safe for most healthy adults. For non-concentrated liquid energy drinks (like Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, etc.), this equates to about 16 ounces (500 ml) per day.
CAFFEINE: Many consumers of energy drinks and other caffeinated beverages forget that caffeine is a psychoactive stimulant drug, and like other drugs, it is highly addictive. Just like alcohol, if you're going to drink energy drinks, do it responsibly!
Aside from the caffeine, energy drinks usually have a ton of sugar, which won't help you in the long run; after the rush wears off, you'll just crash again. Coffee, on the other hand, is better for sustained energy, and you won't have to add to your calorie count for the day when you drink it.
While strict guidelines are being devised to moderate the consumption levels, all adults who chose to drink energy drinks should not exceed more than one drink a day. If you do exceed, you are potentially increasing your sugar intake which can prove fatal. For children and younger adults, even a can is too much.
In terms of caffeine consumption, then, drinking two and a half Monsters or four Red Bulls each day is roughly comparable to drinking four cups of coffee, and the Mayo Clinic rule suggests that all of these habits are perfectly safe.
Several previous studies have shown that energy drinks may affect heart rhythm and blood pressure significantly. As energy drinks are sugar-sweetened beverages, long-term use may also affect the body's metabolism, including cholesterol, blood sugars, and weight.
The large amount of caffeine in energy drinks provides the consumer with the desirable effects of improved memory, increased alertness and elevated mood. The most widely cited study is the one conducted by Alford et al.
Most energy drinks contain 100–300 milligrams of caffeine per serving, although amounts can vary. Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day is considered safe for most adults. People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should limit their intake to 200 milligrams or less per day.
Within an hour or two, the effects of the Caffeine will begin to wear off, and a sugar crash may also occur. Your energy levels will begin to drop, and tiredness will set in. It will take your body around 5 to 6 hours to achieve a 50% reduction in the amount of Caffeine in the bloodstream - known as the “half-life.”