I am a shameless pig - I have people on my blog here, and I beat the buckets =). Laziness is the main ailment that crippled my enthusiasm. But, as they say, for every action there is a reaction. For me, the cure for laziness, at the moment, is you, my dear readers. I don’t know how it happened, but the search engines gave me a plus and the great uncle Google dumped on a whole bunch (on a modest scale) of targeted traffic, which I am immensely happy about.

Okay, now to the point. Summer! Here, actually, and it. What can you say? Unexpected =). Ahead of 3 months of complete separation, warm days, the sea, summer terraces and other delights of this time of year. And, of course, the mass of sleepless nights, which then result in very, I must say, difficult morning hours. The body will gradually deplete, require more energy, but people deal with this problem quickly. Someone will get hooked on coffee, someone will prefer to take time to sleep, and someone will simply start pouring liters of energy drinks into themselves, bringing their body to the limit of its capabilities. Today, I would just like to pay attention to the issue of energy drinks, namely, their overdose.

Working at the bar for 15 hours and getting only 4-5 hours of sleep, I know firsthand what a subnet for energy is. Sometimes they really save - they tone up for a couple of hours, bring the body into at least some order. But, sooner or later, you cease to feel the measure, and the so-called medicine turns against you. I’ll start, perhaps, with the basics, namely, what are energy drinks and how do they affect the body?

According to one of the wiki authors, Energy drinks are non-alcoholic or low alcohol drinks , advertising which promotes their ability to stimulate the physical and intellectual abilities of a person (not literally). Be that as it may, an energy drink is, first of all, a mixture of chemical components that affect the functioning of the human body. In principle, substances that tone the body have been known to the population of our planet for a long time. In the East, in Asia they are dispersed by tea, in South America unusual drink mate, which I will definitely mention, in Africa there are kola nuts. In the North-Eastern part of Asia, the people are addicted to various stimulant plants: ginseng, eleutherococcus, Chinese magnolia vine and aralia.

The very first energy drinks appeared at the end of the 20th century, when the “inspiring” Red Bull hit the market. Of course, the Pepsi and Cola conglomerates immediately sensed the threat and started producing their own energy drinks - Burn and Adrenaline Rush. Today, with energy drinks, everything is not as smooth as it used to be. A couple of overdoses, a couple of deaths and governments different countries sensed a threat. In some countries, energy drinks can only be bought at a pharmacy, in Russia there is a whole article of the law that specifies restrictions on components and sale rules.

The composition of all power engineers is approximately the same. At the origins lie sucrose and glucose. Sucrose is a regular sugar and is broken down into carbohydrates - the main source of energy for the body. Glucose is quickly absorbed into the blood and supplies energy to all vital organs. Glucose is also closely related to adrenaline, which is known to stimulate the cardiovascular system. Tonic substances are caffeine(matein, thein, etc.) , theobromine(cacao alkaloid) , taurine, guarana, carnitine and many others. Energy drinks also contain a high dose of vitamins.

Caffeine- the most popular component of energy drinks, which is a powerful psychostimulant. It gives a temporary effect (about 1-2 hours) - relieves fatigue, drowsiness, speeds up the pulse, etc.

Studies have shown that among people who regularly drink coffee, the number of suicides is significantly lower than among those who neglect this drink.

Theobromine- cocoa alkaloid, which is contained in small doses even in chocolate. In principle, the substance is poisonous, but after chemical treatment it completely tones itself.

Taurine- a derivative element from cysteine ​​​​(amino acids). Stimulates the activity of the nervous system, speeds up metabolism, etc. Synthesized in the body on its own.

Carnitine- something like a B vitamin. It is synthesized in the body on its own and affects metabolism.

Ginseng and guarana are natural stimulants found in plants. They contain the same caffeine, so the effect is similar.

Mate- contains mateine, which has the same effect as coffee.

In general, you can list forever. In one bank, energy is almost the entire periodic table. How all these components work, I think, is not worth telling. In a nutshell, caffeine-like substances accelerate the blood, which already contains a shock dose of vitamins and other “energy” substances that speed up metabolism, the breakdown of carbohydrates, the work of the brain and muscles. But this, in fact, is the removal of a large amount of energy from the body overnight, after which total fatigue sets in.

Energy overdose syndromes

You can get an overdose from any product, whatever one may say. But going out into the street, seeing the bright advertisements of Red Bull and other energy drinks, immediately there is a desire to follow the crowd. As a result, energy drinks are consumed as a fashion statement, not as a necessity. And they are used, I must say, in exorbitant quantities. One can of Red Bull contains more than 2 daily doses of caffeine, an exorbitant amount of taurine (400 mg) and even nicotinic acid, which is mildly addictive. In fact, you can drink only 1 can of 250 ml per day, but we, as a rule, are content with at least three. With coffee, the situation is the same - a cup in the morning, then another, then another, and then an overdose.

• insomnia;
• irritability;
• redness of the face;
• rapid pulse;
• digestive tract disorder;
• tremor (when your hands and everything else is cowardly);
• cold sweat;
• a period of restlessness;
• increased anxiety, etc.

I got my first overdose of coffee while working at Caffeine - about 6 cups were enough for me. Then the guys were preparing for the championship of Ukraine, and I had the honor of being a taster - a part-time waiter. The most obvious sign of a caffeine overdose is tremor and cold sweat, total fatigue, and lack of concentration. So, how to deal with it?

What to do with an overdose of caffeine, taurine, guarana and other components of energy drinks

1. Of course, you should stop, in the sense, put the next jar of energy or a cup of coffee aside.
2. Provide yourself with fresh air.
3. Excess B vitamins are easily excreted in the urine, so drink plenty of fluids. In principle, any overdose of vitamins is eliminated by drinking plenty of water and stopping the use of these vitamins.
4. Caffeine is neutralized green tea(due to flavonoids), protein (cream, milk) and foods rich in magnesium. I took off my overdose of coffee with milk and meat - as if by hand. This method was suggested to me by Val, a barista with many years of experience.
5. The accelerating effect of energy drinks, oddly enough, can be slowed down with alcohol, with the calculation of 50 ml in terms of pure alcohol. The same rule has another side - some symptoms of alcohol overdose can be neutralized with a cup of coffee. For the same reason, you should not use energy drinks together with alcohol. The power engineer masks the harm of alcohol - for this reason, you can get very severe alcohol poisoning (another fad for an article about).

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Drink the right energy drinks. Here I don’t mean specific manufacturers (by the way, Burn energy contains the largest number caffeine, guarana and taurine compared to other brands). It is better to stimulate yourself with natural substances - brew mate, drink tinctures of natural stimulants (eleutherococcus, ginseng, guarana), coffee, tea (tea also contains caffeine, even green tea), cocoa. I have personally tested mate - it stimulates, dulls the feeling of hunger, tones. Last summer, I periodically drank tincture of Eleutherococcus - excellent. Also tested not by me, but by a good friend, ginseng tincture - helped him survive at the bar during the summer.

Well, happy first day of summer to you, my dear readers. Have a wonderful holiday, warm sea, delicious drinks. Relax with the mind and taste, and the mood will follow by itself =)

P.S. What happens when there is too much coffee?

Stimulant non-alcoholic or low-alcohol drinks are called energy drinks. The composition of the energy drink stimulates the human central nervous system. Drinking a jar of drink, a person gets a feeling of relief, feeling a surge of energy and a desire to speed up the work process.

Athletes, students, workers and simply tired people believe that it is safe to drink energy drinks. Few people know about such a thing as energy poisoning. Regular use causes deterioration of health, the resources of the human body are depleted.

Composition of energy drinks

Ingredients of energy drinks

People who care about their health should know what will happen if they drink a lot of energy drinks, as well as the effect of these drinks on the body. Manufacturers claim that the product is not harmful, and successfully fill the store shelves with new jars with a variety of flavors. However, this product contains active ingredients that are dangerous to humans. Frequent use is dangerous, there are known cases of death from energy drinks.

Let us consider in more detail the composition and properties of the components of this product:

1. The stimulant is caffeine.
2. Sulfonic acid taurine, which accumulates independently in human muscle tissue. Studies show that taurine has antioxidant properties.
3. L-carnitine. It is worth remembering that the human body itself produces such a component in the required volume.
4. Some brands have added pharmaceutical herbs such as ginseng and guarana. They have tonic and biostimulating properties.
5. Metabolic processes are rendered by B-vitamins.
6. Substance Matein (satisfies hunger, burns excess calories, is used in South America as an additive in mate).

In addition to all the substances listed above, all energy drinks include a large amount of carbonic acid. The drinks are highly carbonated. An overdose is very dangerous for people. Read the label before using these products.

Should you drink energy drinks?

The impact of energy drinks on the body

Many people do not think about the fact that you can get energy poisoning. They are confident that they are recovering their resources and benefiting. Of course, the energy drink has a stimulating effect on the endocrine and nervous systems. But after its use, the body experiences severe stress, there is a big load on the body as a whole.

Adrenaline, getting into the blood, causes a feeling of a surge of energy, euphoria and an unbridled desire to work with new forces appear. An overdose of energy drinks leads to dangerous consequences. The effect of energy drinks on the human body causes the following symptoms:

• regular decline in human strength;
• insomnia;
• feeling of irritation;
• depression;
• frequent indigestion.

Ultimately, death from energy drinks can occur. Young people love energy drinks, but they should always remember what an overdose of energy drinks leads to.

The impact of energy drinks on human health

Energy drink addiction

Numerous studies on energy drinks report disappointing results. The systematic use of the product inevitably causes a strong and persistent addiction to them. People develop an addiction so strong that it can be compared to alcoholism.

And here it is already necessary to find the line, in time to seek help from doctors. The harm of energy drinks for teenagers causes enormous damage to their life. You should not expose your life to dangers, and you need to remember what harm they receive from energy drinks. Each person must understand for himself why the action of energy drinks is dangerous for him.

Manufacturers actively promote their products, they do not think about the consequences at all. In the CIS countries, the production of energy drinks is most controlled, which cannot be said about European countries.

Use it right

Before you drink a delicious jar, remember the dangerous properties:

1. Never mix alcohol with energy drinks. It causes the strongest jump in pressure. Which can lead to a hypertensive crisis and even death.
2. After sports training, you should not overload the body with such a product. This causes dehydration of the body and a jump in blood pressure.
3. In the hot season, you do not need to abuse the use. The vegetative and cardiovascular systems work with double the power to balance the temperature load. And the power engineer accelerates such processes, warming up the human body even more, which leads to severe stress. Therefore, do not drink more than twice a week.
4. The power engineer does not tolerate compatibility with caffeine-containing products. An overdose can lead to severe human poisoning.

Energy drinks are drugs

Types of stimulant drinks

Beverage manufacturers offer consumers a wide range of their products:

1. With alcohol content.
2. With vitamin content.
3. Caffeine-containing (Cause energy stimulation).
4. Sports energy (Improve the performance of people, regulate the load on the muscles and fluid loss during physical exertion).

Contraindications

An energy drink, the harm and benefit of which has a negative effect on the human body, has its own categorical contraindications:

1. A pregnant or breastfeeding woman who drinks energy drinks does great harm to her baby.
2. Drinks not recommended for children and teenagers.
3. It is impossible for the elderly, as well as patients with heart problems and thrombophlebitis.
4. Not recommended for sleep related problems.
5. Diabetics, ulcers, epileptics should not drink such products.
6. People with vision problems are also not recommended to abuse this product.

Those who have good health should remember that the harm or benefit of energy drinks has been proven by medical research. The risks of getting poisoned are reduced with the right dosage of the drink.

How do energy drinks affect a teenager's body?

Emergency care for poisoning

In the case when a person neglected the rules for using energy drinks, he will easily get poisoned. In this case, you need to act quickly and take the patient to the hospital. If it is not possible to take the patient to a medical facility, then certain measures should be taken.

1. It is necessary to induce a gag reflex in the patient in order to clear the stomach of the drunk energy drink.
2. Take the person to fresh air.
3. You need to drink sorbents and drink as much water as possible (plentiful drinking will remove toxic substances from the body).

It should be remembered that a rapid heartbeat, redness of the skin, a jump in pressure, loss of consciousness are signals that require a visit to the hospital.

Energy drinks, the harm and benefits of which have been proven by numerous studies, require only a healthy state of a person. Whether such drinks are harmful to you, decide for yourself. But remember that they all have their contraindications. Using them in the recommended doses, you will not do yourself much harm.

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Be sure to watch this video and find out how energy drinks kill the body.

A person who knows what energy drinks consist of is unlikely to be surprised at the information that they harm the body. But then why are they sold freely, even for teenagers? Everything is simple.

By themselves, the substances that are in the composition do not have a detrimental effect. Death from energy drinks occurs if the use is regular or if a single dose was drunk that provokes a fatal outcome.

In addition, energy drinks are firmly rooted on the shelves next to alcoholic products. And the explosive mixture of caffeine, taurine and ethyl alcohol is a different story, and not always with a good ending.

What are energy sources made of?

The invigorating effect after taking one jar of such a cocktail is quite easily explained. The ingredients are selected in such a way as to influence as quickly and effectively as possible. However, all organisms are different, and the energy fluid is produced in standard volumes. This explains the frequent overdose of the drink.

The composition of a standard energy cocktail:

• stimulants of the nervous system of synthetic origin (one of the main components is caffeine or guarana);
• substances that help the body produce energy as quickly as possible (sugar, glucose, etc.);
• components that speed up metabolism (taurine).

Dyes and flavors are also common ingredients in many energy drinks. Often these substances are artificial or identical to natural, which is not useful.

Vitamins, which make up the smallest part of the composition, carry a hidden meaning. A person who sees information about a vitamin complex on a jar, a priori, begins to consider the product beneficial to health. But they are added to the energy drink is not at all for this.

The vitamins in the energy drink allow you to speed up your metabolism so that you can open up the internal reserves of the body.

However, the most common poisoning with energy drinks occurs when they are alcoholic. During a fun party, it is difficult to control the amount of alcohol you drink. Because of this, a serious overdose occurs, which often leads to death.

The influence of energy drinks on the human body

A person who drank too much energy drinks first feels vivacity and a rise in strength. But gradually, when more and more harmful substances are absorbed through the gastrointestinal mucosa, signs of an overdose are observed.

One jar of such a cocktail is equivalent to a one-time brewed and drunk 200-gram pack of strong coffee.

Energy drinks do not supply additional forces to the body, as is commonly believed. Energy is extracted from the body by force. Each of the cocktail ingredients has a specific function. Due to their influence, the body is forced to find additional forces.

All this happens to the detriment of the health of internal organs, especially the heart, which has to work hard. In addition, the body loses a large amount of fluid necessary for the processing of caffeine. Subsequently, this disrupts all metabolic processes.

Lethal dose

The lethal dose of an energy drink containing caffeine is at least 70 half-liter cans for a person weighing 70 kg. However, signs of poisoning can be observed even after two jars. It all depends on the health of the body, the presence or absence of chronic diseases and other factors.

The lethal dose of caffeine for humans is 10-15g.

To whom they are forbidden

However, the above standards are suitable for the average, and most importantly, healthy human body. Energy drinks have several contraindications for use. Persons who belong to the risk group are strictly prohibited from drinking cocktails.

• pregnant women, nursing mothers;
• minor children;
• elderly people;
• persons who have diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver and kidneys;
• with diabetes;
• with allergies, bronchial asthma.

Symptoms of poisoning

An overdose of energy drinks is characterized by the severity and duration of symptoms. Initially, the victim may not feel any abnormalities in the functioning of the internal organs, but as the active substances are absorbed from the stomach into the blood, the symptoms of poisoning will intensify.

What signs appear due to an overdose of a cocktail:

• tremor of the hands or the whole body;
• headache;
• nausea, vomiting;
• impaired coordination of movements;
• a sharp increase in blood pressure, increased heart rate;
• hyperemia of the face;
• loss of consciousness;
• nervous manifestations.

In case of an overdose of an energy drink that contains ethyl alcohol, in addition to all the signs, the patient has inadequate behavior, a complete or partial lack of consciousness.

However, health problems are observed not only in those individuals who once abused a large dose of coffee drink.

If a person takes energy shakes on a regular basis, they may also experience a number of health problems. As a rule, such persons are diagnosed with diseases of the cardiovascular system, disruption of the digestive tract and nervous disorders.

Treatment

If the victim shows signs of a severe overdose, he must be given first aid, and then consult a doctor. This is especially true if the person is under the influence of alcohol.

First aid:

1. Lay the patient on a horizontal surface, unfasten all the top buttons on the clothes. Provide fresh air supply. To do this, open a window.
2. Give the victim at least 2 liters of water to drink, with potassium permanganate diluted in it. Subsequently, induce vomiting by pressing on the root of the tongue with a tablespoon.
3. When the main part of the cocktails has left the body along with vomiting, the patient should drink the intestinal sorbent, following the instructions on the package. It can be coal, smecta, polysorb or any other improvised means.
4. Call an ambulance and make sure that the person does not lose consciousness until the doctor arrives.

Do not give any medication to the victim. This is especially true for heart medications and drugs that reduce arterial pressure. Incorrect selection and dosage of the drug can cause shock, collapse or cardiac arrest.

To prevent poisoning, energy drinks should be consumed in moderation and only when absolutely necessary. Under no circumstances should this be done on an empty stomach.

To feel good, a person needs to get enough sleep. All other means for vivacity have only a temporary effect, moreover, very detrimental to the body.

Energy drinks are non-alcoholic or low-alcohol drinks that have a stimulating effect on the central nervous system. After drinking the first jar, a long-awaited relief and the ability to work at an accelerated pace appear. This is a real salvation for a student, office worker, athlete, driver, nightclub visitor, as well as just tired people who want to improve their body tone. It seems to everyone that energy drinks are a modern invention. However, many of their constituents have been used as stimulants since ancient times.

But few people know that an overdose of energy drinks leads to a rapid depletion of the body's resources. Let's take a closer look at this issue and find out energy drinks - is it harm or benefit to the body? What kind of symptoms will be with an overdose of energy drinks and what first aid methods will be needed if necessary.

Composition of energy drinks

Manufacturers of energy drinks insist that their drinks bring only benefits and come up with new tastes every day. What are the active ingredients in energy drinks?

1. Caffeine. This component is part of almost all energy drinks. It acts on the body as a stimulant.
2. Taurine. One can of the drink contains 400-1000 mg of the substance. This is a sulfonic acid that accumulates in muscle tissues. Used as a biological active additive. It is credited with antioxidant properties. According to medical data, taurine has no effect on the body.
3. L-carnitine. It is used to enhance metabolism and reduce fatigue. It is worth noting that this substance is independently produced by the body in sufficient quantities.
4. Guarana and ginseng are pharmaceutical plants that have biostimulating, general tonic effects.
5. Vitamins of group B. Used to activate metabolic processes.
6. Melatonin to adjust the daily rhythms of the body, regulate the work of brain cells.
7. Matein. A substance found in mate tea from South America. The extract of an ancient tree copes with the feeling of hunger and eliminates excess weight.

In addition, almost all energy drinks are highly carbonated and contain a huge amount of carbonic acid.

Types of power engineers

Tonic drinks were used in the early stages of the development of civilization. Ancient energy drinks were classified as natural stimulants. Tea, herbs, coca leaves were used as energy drinks.

Modern energy drinks are of the following types:

The harm of energy drinks on the human body

Many people think that the body's resources are replenished from the use of energy drinks, while the harm of energy drinks on the human body with excessive use has long been proven by scientists. The energy drink stimulates the work of the cardiac, nervous and endocrine systems. As a result of use, the body experiences stress and begins to work at a double speed, releasing adrenaline into the blood. In this state, the resource of internal organs decreases, and the tone of the body increases.

We must not forget that there are certain contraindications to the use of energy drinks:

Symptoms of energy poisoning

After drinking an energy drink, the nervous system is excited, the ability to work, cheerfulness, and mood are increased. After the termination of the stimulant, fatigue, irritation, depression come and the person begins to drink the energy drink again, which is absolutely impossible to do.

From excessive consumption of energy drinks and exceeding the recommended daily allowance, the following overdose symptoms may appear:

Over time, with the frequent use of energy drinks, the nervous system is loosened, and an upset of the gastrointestinal tract appears. With frequent overdose, a person may experience a mental disorder. In rare cases, with a severe overdose of energy drinks, deaths from cardiac arrest have been noted.

First aid for energy drink poisoning

If, after drinking an energy drink, a person becomes ill, he needs to provide first aid. In severe cases, you need to take the patient to a medical facility.

1. Clear the stomach of the remnants of the drink, causing vomiting.
2. Provide access to fresh air.
3. Taking sorbents and drinking plenty of water will help the body cleanse itself faster.
4. If a person becomes very ill, he has a rapid heartbeat, a red face, high blood pressure, or he has lost consciousness, then do not hesitate - call an ambulance.

It is possible to consume energy drinks, but not on a regular basis, in the recommended doses, when a person is completely healthy, has no contraindications and chronic diseases.

When the body's strength is running out, but there is still a lot to do and be in time, an energy drink comes to the rescue.

This multi-component cocktail is able to recharge our internal motor with energy, brushing away the depressing plaque of drowsiness and fatigue. Plus, it tastes good and is not expensive. Wherever you look, there are only pluses.

But is it really so and what is the downside of the craze for this modern source of vigor? Is an overdose of these drinks possible, how does it manifest itself and what consequences does it lead to? Let's try to figure it out.

Throughout time, man has tirelessly searched for a way to expand the boundaries of his intellectual and physical capabilities.

Almost every ethnic group has its own invigorating infusions and potions. At the right moment, they energized, sharpened the mind and gave strength to warriors and travelers, the working class and the intellectual elite.

The main components of these drinks were products of natural origin: cocoa beans, ginseng, lemongrass, tea leaves, various herbs and roots. Their negative impact on the body, if any, was extremely minimal.

In its modern composition, the first energy drink appeared in England in the forties of the twentieth century and almost immediately won a large army of fans among the British population. Japan has taken over. Today, it is she who is the main leader in the world in terms of production and export of such products.

The main components that make up energy drinks of various brands are, in most cases, the same. Manufacturers only change their concentration to their taste.

The recipe list of energy drinks includes:

1. Caffeine is the main ingredient that no energy drink can do without. It stimulates certain areas of the nervous system and temporarily blocks the action of adenosine, an enzyme that is responsible for feeling tired and sleepy.
2. A large amount of sugar or other artificial sweeteners that stimulate the production of serotonin - the hormone of joy and good mood.
3. Taurine. It activates the work of all organs and systems of the body. Sharpens memory and attention.
4. B group vitamins. They support the active functioning of the nervous system, are responsible for efficient energy metabolism, and also increase the overall stress resistance of the body.
5. Ginkgo Biloba extract improves the supply of glucose and oxygen to the brain. It has antioxidant and antidepressant properties.
6. L-carnitine is a substance that converts adipose tissue into energy.
7. L-theanine is an amino acid synthesized from tea leaves. Working in close collaboration with caffeine, it effectively reduces the effects of stress, sharpens memory and improves concentration.
8. Ginseng, guarana and mate extracts, long known for their stimulating and antioxidant properties.
9. Caffeine derivatives, cocoa alkaloids, etc.

With reasonable use, these substances are absolutely harmless, and sometimes even very useful. But the fact that the number and concentration of them in one jar with a beautiful inscription is quite significant is worrying.

In addition to the above ingredients, energy drinks contain such "goodies" as flavors and dyes of industrial origin, acidity regulators and preservatives.

Carbon dioxide, which is an integral component of this kind of drink, performs two functions at once - a preservative and a catalyst. Thanks to him, the desired effect of cheerfulness comes much faster.

Types of energy drinks

Invigorating and stimulating drinks from different manufacturers can be purchased at the nearest grocery supermarket and in a specialized food store. Their composition and functions are different.

All stimulant drinks are divided into 2 categories:

The latter, in turn, are divided into alcoholic, low-alcohol and non-alcoholic. They are bought by people of various ages and professions in order to relieve the feeling of fatigue and cheer up.

The target audience of energy drinks is professional athletes and athletes, as well as people engaged in heavy physical labor on an ongoing basis.

The negative impact of energy drinks on the body

The energy drink market is growing every year. This trend does not add optimism to health professionals. And all because every day the danger of uncontrolled use of energy drinks becomes more and more obvious.

But consumers often neglect this information. As a result, after an active and joyful period, people develop unreasonable anxiety, heart palpitations and insomnia - these are the consequences of drinking a shock dose of caffeine.

Regular consumption of the drink in volumes exceeding the recommended dose can lead to:

• dysfunction of the nervous system (depression, nervousness, psychomotor overexcitation);
• arrhythmias;
• an increase in the normal level of insulin and the development of diabetes mellitus;
• malfunctions of the genitourinary system;
• violation of the acid-base balance in the mouth and the destruction of tooth enamel;
• the appearance of diarrhea or heartburn, and later the development of gastritis and ulcers;
• frequent headaches and increased fatigue.

• pregnant and breastfeeding women;
• persons under 16 years of age;
• diabetics;
• people with diseases of the kidneys, heart, gastrointestinal tract, brain and central nervous system in history;
• persons undergoing medical treatment;
• elderly people over 50 years of age.

Mixing energy drinks and alcohol is very dangerous. It provokes a sharp narrowing of blood vessels. A fun pastime can result in serious brain damage and even a stroke.

The irresponsible use of energy drinks can lead to an overdose of its active components, significant intoxication of the body and exhaustion of the heart and nervous system.

Overdose manifestations:

• arrhythmia (pulse rate 160 beats and above);
• headache;
• increased blood pressure;
• nausea, frequent bouts of vomiting;
• regular urge to go to the toilet (incontinence or diarrhea);
• severe allergic reaction - skin itching, redness or swelling of the face;
• panic attacks and unreasonable anxiety.

These symptoms should not be ignored as they can lead to serious consequences. If you suspect poisoning, immediately contact the nearest medical facility for qualified help.

To alleviate the patient's condition at home, the following urgent measures should be taken:

• give plenty of liquid (2-3 liters of clean water, warm or at room temperature);
• after that, try to induce an attack of vomiting in order to completely clear the stomach of the contents;
• based on their weight, take the required number of tablets activated carbon or other sorbent;
• to give the victim a comfortable position and ensure the supply of fresh air into the room.

Energy drinks should be consumed responsibly, only in cases of emergency and taking into account all contraindications and potential risks.