Why not Energy Drinks? Energy is a necessary component for normal human functions. But since then humans have evolved and society has changed. The need for energy has become very prevalent in modern society. Why? It is because modern society has achieved what many have adopted, a fast-paced lifestyle. And the energy people require to keep up to that lifestyle is enormous, but the energy humans naturally possess is limited. The only way to refill the limited reserve of energy people possess is to either nap or refresh with energy drinks. Many people believe that energy drinks are not safe for consumption. That people should avoid them and continue to use more natural products such as, coffee, tea, and exercise. But there is reason to believe …show more content…
For people who’d like to get more natural ingredients out of the products they consume, energy drinks provide that outlet. People who work out can greatly benefit from the increased energy and natural substances found inside energy drinks. Moreover, to reduce complications due to high amounts of sugar, most energy drink manufacturers have reduced the amount contained in their drinks. Some key ingredients like B vitamins do assist in helping people grow better. They also, “…support for your immunity and cardiovascular needs” (PITTS), according to Jonathan Pitts. the vitamins will assist in regulating the body after consuming the energy drink. Making it even safer to drink. Other ingredients found in energy drinks like guarana seeds specifically help with, “…fatigue and weight control” (PITTS). Many athletes could benefit from some of the effects of the guarana seeds. Still some energy drink labels say you shouldn’t use them as dietary supplements, meaning that you shouldn’t use this to gain carbs or …show more content…
However, there was an account of a young man who consumed a large amount of energy drinks and his arteries had locked up. Stories like this one would persuade people from using energy drinks but when he was in the hospital, “… ‘testing revealed nothing wrong with this person other than he had high levels of caffeine and taurine’…" (Howard) according to CNN. And this individual apparently did not possess enough self-control to refrain himself from consuming the amount that he did which was, “…. ‘eight cans of an energy drink’ …” (Howard) as stated by