Energy drinks can have potential side effects if not consumed responsibly or as directed. For some people, especially children, there is no safe amount of an energy drink.
This is because of the vast array of ingredients placed in energy drinks, which may make them more likely to produce negative and even deadly side effects as opposed to beverages containing just caffeine alone.
The safety of energy drinks has become a major issue as consumption has increased among children and teens.1 Some jurisdictions have even prohibited the sale of energy drinks to minors or those under 16 years of age.
Top 10 Energy Drink Side Effects
Recent research in Australia2 has highlighted the risks with the over-consumption of energy drinks. This data was gathered from 7 years of calls to the Australian Poisons Center.
Side effects listed in order of most common to least common:
Palpitations / tachycardia
Tremor / shaking
Agitation / restlessness
Gastrointestinal upset
Chest pain/ischemia
Dizziness/syncope
Paresthesia (tingling or numbing of the skin)
Insomnia
Respiratory distress
Headaches
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