General Physician of hospital militar-Quito, Colombia
Review Article
Review Article. The Impact of Caffeine and Energy Drinks on Health, Especially In High-Performance Athletes
Author(s): Celi E*, Espinoza C, Paredes A, Fabara J, Velin D and Montenegro M
According to Resolution 4150 of 2009 of the Ministry of Social Protection, an energy drink (stimulant) is a non-alcoholic beverage, generally carbonated, basically composed of caffeine, carbohydrates and various sugars of different absorption speed, plus other ingredients such as amino acids, vitamins, minerals and vegetable extracts, accompanied by acidulate additives, preservatives, flavorings and colorings.
These have been shown to generate detrimental effects on health after consumption, due to their components.
Side effects have been reported at the neurological and cardiovascular levels, in addition to being associated with withdrawal symptoms, such as headache, irritability, drowsiness, and alterations in mental state, insomnia, tremor, nausea, restlessness, palpitations, anxiety, gastrointestinal disorders and increased blood pressure. Other studies have sh.. View More»
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