Do energy drinks give you wings?
Energy drinks – there’s no doubt that consuming them will make you feel more awake and alert in the short term, but no amount of added vitamins or supplements are going to turn them into a healthy option for boosting energy levels. Laden with high amounts of caffeine and sugar, these drinks certainly wreak havoc with your sleep.
Consumption of energy drinks can lead to:
- Disrupted sleep patterns
- Drowsiness throughout the day
- Energy spikes and crashes
A study conducted with college students showed that consuming 3 or more energy drinks per week increased daytime dysfunction due to sleep loss, decreased sleep duration and increased the use of sleep medication amongst the students.
Although many energy drinks contain similar amounts of caffeine per 250ml as a cup of coffee, many of these drinks are sold in larger servings and therefore have higher amounts of caffeine. In addition, a standard energy drink generally contains more sugar than the recommended 25 grams per day!