With Americans consuming more and more energy drinks are increasing voices in the U.S. those who advise caution in their consumption. These drinks contain a large dose of caffeine, sugar and dietary supplements such as vitamins and herbal essences, whose action is not clear.
In a new report was published on Monday, pediatricians from Florida to cases of people who experienced seizures, hallucinations, heart problems and kidney damage and liver, having consumed one or more energy drinks.
"Throughout the world there are indications that some people who consume these drinks, there are side effects," said Dr. Steven E. Lipsoultz, who heads the pediatric department at the University of Miami, "Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine". As the drinks are classified supplements are very much control and restrictions in relation to food and medicines. The manufacturers claim that their products enhance both mental and physical performance.
For example, the website of Red Bull, indicating that the energy drink increases the concentration and reaction speed and improves alertness and emotional state.
"Operation Red Bull's estimated worldwide by top athletes, busy professionals, active students and long distance drivers," the website. Only in 2010, the company, said Reuters, sold more than four billion drinks. The energy drink is now available in over 160 countries. But according to researchers from Florida, who reviewed the statistics on this issue, the statements of industry on the beneficial properties of the drink is debatable.
In a new report was published on Monday, pediatricians from Florida to cases of people who experienced seizures, hallucinations, heart problems and kidney damage and liver, having consumed one or more energy drinks.
"Throughout the world there are indications that some people who consume these drinks, there are side effects," said Dr. Steven E. Lipsoultz, who heads the pediatric department at the University of Miami, "Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine". As the drinks are classified supplements are very much control and restrictions in relation to food and medicines. The manufacturers claim that their products enhance both mental and physical performance.
For example, the website of Red Bull, indicating that the energy drink increases the concentration and reaction speed and improves alertness and emotional state.
"Operation Red Bull's estimated worldwide by top athletes, busy professionals, active students and long distance drivers," the website. Only in 2010, the company, said Reuters, sold more than four billion drinks. The energy drink is now available in over 160 countries. But according to researchers from Florida, who reviewed the statistics on this issue, the statements of industry on the beneficial properties of the drink is debatable.