Introduction
I greet you all. I would like to talk about the benefits of energy drinks to our health. On this basis, I would be pleased to hear from you about the types of energy drinks we have. It is good if you could lift up your hand so that I can see it and record the answer. According to Bohlmann et al (15-64), energy drinks are being advertised time and then on televisions, radios, and newspapers because of their ability the improvement of metabolism and boost of energy levels of an individual. According to several studies on the effects of energy drinks on an average individual, the results have indicated something similar by showing that these drinks improve one’s mental alertness (Stone 107-388).
As you have stated, examples of energy drinks include most of soft drinks like red bull and rock star, coffee containing caffeine, and glucose among others. Importantly, this study will be guided by a thesis stating as; energy drinks are beneficial to individuals taking them. I will talk about the benefits of energy drinks to individuals’ health both physically and mentally. I will also look at the effectiveness of energy drinks to workers in different workplaces (Stone 107-388).
Main body
According to Stone, B. (107-388), approximately 80% of employees leave their workplaces feeling very tired and exhausted and hence their employers have come up with means of boosting their energies in order to improve their production. Importantly, polls have indicated that lack of energy has influenced lives of many people in relation to work, education, domestic chores and even playing (Bohlmann et al 15-64).
As a result of this, drinks containing caffeine are known to boost one’s energy and enable him/her to perform accordingly as expected. It should be noted that, energy boosters help in reducing the amount of money used on diets and diet products. This is because some energy drinks provide minerals and have medicinal values which are very vital to the human body as they provide nutritional support. In this case, bodybuilders and athletes require energy drinks as they provide an individual with additional energy (Bohlmann et al 15-64).
Benefits of energy drinks to individuals physically and psychologically
It should be noted that energy boosters like guarana as an ingredient of energy drinks have been of help in the promotion of physical staying power, improving mental perception and long term recall, raising sexual libido and conquering exhaustion among the users. On this basis, therefore, this energy booster has been indicated as having great significance to the individuals using it (Stone 107-388). On the other hand, Taurine another ingredient of energy drink is helpful in heartbeat regulation, maintenance of cell membrane steadiness and prevention of brain cell over-activity. From this significance of taurine, many individuals think that its supplementation for adults might assist in improving brain function and inventiveness (Stone 107-388).
As indicated by Bohlmann et al (15-64), energy drinks are beneficial in fostering a positive mental attitude and improving learning abilities by increasing the understanding capacity among learners. Additionally, energy drinks are beneficial in that they promote appetite and assist in fighting off infections in the body (Bohlmann et al 15-64).
Effectiveness of energy drinks to workers
As indicated by Bohlmann et al (15-64), some employers encourage their employees to consume energy drinks so that they could overcome exhaustion and as a result improve their productivity. Energy drinks help in energizing exhausted employees and allowing them to continue being productive. On this basis, caffeine and other energy drinks are very common in places of work (Bohlmann et al 15-64)
Shortcomings of energy drinks
On the other hand, as indicated by Stone, B. (107-388) energy drinks have been found to provide energy crash especially when they wear down. Additionally, they may fail to provide the energy boost one needs when he/she requires it (Bohlmann et al 15-64). Further, when caffeine is used in excess it becomes very harmful to one’s health where it can be addictive resulting to its excessive consumption. It is of importance to note that, excessive consumption of caffeine results to high blood pressure, tetchiness, nervousness, and rapid heart beat among other health complications. On the other hand, when most of the energy drinks are mixed with alcohol or physical activities; they result to dehydration in the body. In addition, the sugars contained in energy drinks can cause energy break down as the blood sugar levels become unstable (Stone 107-388).
Conclusion
Despite the dangers posed by energy drinks, they promote metabolic function of the body and improve health as a result of their nutritional values. In this case, energy drinks are recommended for energy boost in the body both physically and mentally.
Works cited
Bohlmann, Friedrich, Llies, Angelika & Cramm, Dagmar. “Energy Drinks: Power-Packed Juices Mixed, Shaken or stirred”. London: Gaia Publishers. (1999): 15-64.
Stone, Elizabeth. “Energy drinks: Pros and Cons”. New York: DaniellaNicole. (2010): 107-388.