What Energy Drinks Do to Your Body

What Energy Drinks Do to Your Body Central Idea Energy soak ups contain many Ingredients that cause changes in our bodies. knowledgeability You are feeling tired and unmotivated what do you do? some people such as myself opt to purchase an naught drink(s) (I had a a couple of(prenominal) while writing this speech) As students we sometimes need a tiny boost to help us study, many of you will opt to purchase energy drinks in this speech i will attempt to inform you on the do energy drinks have on your body. Body commencement ceremony a little bit of history first ever energy drink was Lipovitan D 1962 invented by japanese company TaishoUsed to keep employees awake well into the night First energy drink in US was Jolt Cola Wasnt really an energy drink at all, just a hyped up easy drink introduced in the 80s added a lot of sugar and caffeine Some Ingredients and what they do Caffeine works by blocking the effects of adenosine, a brain chemical involved in sleep. Glucose A from a sugar, is a primary source of energy, energy drinks contain double the recommended daily amount. Ephedrine A stimulant that works on the central nervous system. It is a common ingredient in weight-loss products and decongestants, but there have been concerns about its effects on the heart.Taurine A natural amino acid produced by the body that helps regulate heart beat and muscle contractions. Many health experts arent sure what effect it has as a drink additive. Ginseng A root believed by some to have several medicinal properties, including reducing stress and boosting energy levels. B-vitamins A gathering of vitamins that can convert sugar to energy and improve muscle tone. Guarana seed A stimulant that comes from a small shrub native to Venezuela and Brazil. Conclusion I hope this speech has helped you better understand the effects energy drinks have on our bodies, health and well being. o the next time you decide to drink an energy drink think about what you are really dr inking. Works Cited Watson, Stephanie. How do energy drinks work? 04 October 2006. HowStuffWorks. com. Web. 02 March 2013. Seifert, Sara M. , Etal Health Effects of Energy Drinks on Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Pediatrics Official Journal Of The American Academy Of Pediatrics. 3 (2011) 511-528. Web. 14 February 2011. Sifferlin, Alexandra Whats in Your Energy Drink? Time 04 February 2013. TIME. com. Web. 06 February 2013.