Relying on Energy Drinks?
Consuming has Consequences
Anna Zak
Issue date: 11/10/09 Section: Scene
Having enough energy to navigate in an always-on world can be difficult and many people rely on a variety of sources of caffeine to get them through the day. In the past few years, people have turned to a new source that is soaring in popularity - energy drinks.
According to Report Buyer's Energy Drinks in the U.S., between the years 2002 and 2007, energy drinks raised an overall 440 percent to an estimated $6.6 billion. Reports indicate an expectation of an annual growth rate of 12 percent surpassing $9 billion by 2011.
Energy drinks are noted to be popular amongst teenagers and people in their 20s, including college students, according to Fact Expert, and certain students rely heavily on energy drinks.
Krissy Baldwin, junior at Benedictine University, states that her favorite energy drink is Amp and she drinks it regularly.
"It keeps me awake during school and it's more convenient than coffee. You can just throw it in the trunk of your car and it's there when you need it and doesn't stain your teeth the way coffee does," said Baldwin. Other students may be too dependent on energy drinks, thus causing the effect to go away.
Manuel Cisneros, Bradley University student, states, "I usually drink Monster but lately it doesn't wake me up - the actual coldness and the weird taste to it still does." Many energy drinks have been heavily marketed as a harmless way to boost energy.
However, they have been linked to serious health effects including caffeine intoxication - health effects which have been highly underreported. A study by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found that caffeine intoxication can lead to heart irregularities, insomnia, nervousness, neurological symptoms and anxieties.
"I tried an energy drink my freshman year when I was overwhelmed with classes and need a boost during midterms," said Gurlin Sidhu, Columbia College senior. With a disgusted look on her face, Sifhu went on to say, "It made my hands
According to Report Buyer's Energy Drinks in the U.S., between the years 2002 and 2007, energy drinks raised an overall 440 percent to an estimated $6.6 billion. Reports indicate an expectation of an annual growth rate of 12 percent surpassing $9 billion by 2011.
Energy drinks are noted to be popular amongst teenagers and people in their 20s, including college students, according to Fact Expert, and certain students rely heavily on energy drinks.
Krissy Baldwin, junior at Benedictine University, states that her favorite energy drink is Amp and she drinks it regularly.
"It keeps me awake during school and it's more convenient than coffee. You can just throw it in the trunk of your car and it's there when you need it and doesn't stain your teeth the way coffee does," said Baldwin. Other students may be too dependent on energy drinks, thus causing the effect to go away.
Manuel Cisneros, Bradley University student, states, "I usually drink Monster but lately it doesn't wake me up - the actual coldness and the weird taste to it still does." Many energy drinks have been heavily marketed as a harmless way to boost energy.
However, they have been linked to serious health effects including caffeine intoxication - health effects which have been highly underreported. A study by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found that caffeine intoxication can lead to heart irregularities, insomnia, nervousness, neurological symptoms and anxieties.
"I tried an energy drink my freshman year when I was overwhelmed with classes and need a boost during midterms," said Gurlin Sidhu, Columbia College senior. With a disgusted look on her face, Sifhu went on to say, "It made my hands
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