Little Sleep + Busy Schedule x PROCRASTINATION = Success
This is probably the most utilized collegiate equation next to Pythagoreans. And even though this exhausting lifestyle is a detriment to our physical and mental health, it is sometimes the only means to cranking out the excellent grades we all desire.
As a last resort many students tend to pump their bodies full of caffeine in order to continue churning into the “wee” hours of the night.
I am guilty like most, of staying up extremely late and relying on the millions of advertised energy/espresso shots, drinks, etc. to keep me going ------but the question is:
ARE THESE REALLY EFFECTIVE????
I have always wondered about what the health risk were associated with mass consumption of energy drinks-----so I have sought out to find answers!
This is probably the most utilized collegiate equation next to Pythagoreans. And even though this exhausting lifestyle is a detriment to our physical and mental health, it is sometimes the only means to cranking out the excellent grades we all desire.
As a last resort many students tend to pump their bodies full of caffeine in order to continue churning into the “wee” hours of the night.
I am guilty like most, of staying up extremely late and relying on the millions of advertised energy/espresso shots, drinks, etc. to keep me going ------but the question is:
ARE THESE REALLY EFFECTIVE????
I have always wondered about what the health risk were associated with mass consumption of energy drinks-----so I have sought out to find answers!
How do they work?:
The reasons energy drinks are effective is because they block the effect of adenosine which is a chemical used for sleeping. When the adenosine is blocked neurons release adrenaline. As a result, you heart begins to beat faster and an increased amount of sugar is released into your system.
Caffeine in particular, releases an increased amount of DOPAMINE which makes your brain feel pleasure and gives you a similar physical response as an energy boost!
Because energy drinks and most other espresso drinks are loaded with large amounts of SUGAR and CAFFIENE we can all imagine how effective these products are in making us “Feel” energetic!
Consuming a lot of energy drinks may cause:
- Heart palpitations (increased beating of the heart)
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Irritability and/or Jitteriness
- Increased urination (caffeine is also a diuretic)
- Dehydration (particularly when exercising)
Although, some of these negative side-effects occur many of them are attributed to some of the more positive effects as well. For example, caffeine has a tendency to perk up the body in times of weariness and when you are tired and drained.
A few tidbits:
-Some people mix energy drinks with alcohol. This results in a tranquilizing effect, causing people not to realize their alcohol intake. BE CAREFUL!
-Here is an interesting Blog to find which energy drinks might be best for you:
http://energy-drink-ratings.blogspot.com/2007/03/best-energy-drink.html
References:
http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/energy-drink.htm
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/234299/the_health_effects_of_energy_drinks.html
The reasons energy drinks are effective is because they block the effect of adenosine which is a chemical used for sleeping. When the adenosine is blocked neurons release adrenaline. As a result, you heart begins to beat faster and an increased amount of sugar is released into your system.
Caffeine in particular, releases an increased amount of DOPAMINE which makes your brain feel pleasure and gives you a similar physical response as an energy boost!
Because energy drinks and most other espresso drinks are loaded with large amounts of SUGAR and CAFFIENE we can all imagine how effective these products are in making us “Feel” energetic!
Consuming a lot of energy drinks may cause:
- Heart palpitations (increased beating of the heart)
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Irritability and/or Jitteriness
- Increased urination (caffeine is also a diuretic)
- Dehydration (particularly when exercising)
Although, some of these negative side-effects occur many of them are attributed to some of the more positive effects as well. For example, caffeine has a tendency to perk up the body in times of weariness and when you are tired and drained.
A few tidbits:
-Some people mix energy drinks with alcohol. This results in a tranquilizing effect, causing people not to realize their alcohol intake. BE CAREFUL!
-Here is an interesting Blog to find which energy drinks might be best for you:
http://energy-drink-ratings.blogspot.com/2007/03/best-energy-drink.html
References:
http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/energy-drink.htm
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/234299/the_health_effects_of_energy_drinks.html
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