Water helps keep you alert immediately, but if used regularly, it can damage the heart, nerves, digestion and increase the risk of long-term metabolic disorders.
In the urgent life, many people, especially young workers, drivers and employees working in shifts, consider water as an "assistance" solution for fatigue. However, health experts warn that regular use of this drink can cost the body a lot.
Caffeine in water increases potency: Silent pressure on cardiovascular and nerve
The main ingredient that makes you feel alert in energy drinks is caffeine, a stimulant that can increase your heart rate and blood pressure immediately after use. If repeated frequently, the cardiovascular system will always be in a state of excessive irritation.
According to nutritionist Jonathan Purtell, RDN (USA): " regular consumption of energy drinks can increase the risk of arrhythmia and prolonged high blood pressure, which is especially dangerous for people with underlying cardiovascular disease".
Not only that, high doses of caffeine also have a strong impact on the central nervous system, causing restlessness, anxiety, and insomnia. In the long run, people who drink regularly can fall into a state of severe irritability, impaired concentration, and even depression.
Regular consumption: Risk of metabolic disorders, digestion and weight gain
In addition to caffeine, many energy drinks contain high sugar content. Drinking continuously can easily cause a sudden increase in blood sugar, forcing the body to secrete a lot of insulin, gradually increasing the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Caffeine also has a diuretic effect, causing the body to lose water if not compensated enough. Prolonged use can put pressure on the kidneys. The increased acidity in water also causes tooth enzyme erosion, increasing the risk of tooth decay and tooth decay.
In addition, the amount of empty calories from energy-boosting water combined with a sedentary lifestyle can easily lead to weight gain and metabolic disorders. Many people drink energy drinks and eat more sweets and fast foods, accidentally pushing their bodies into a tropical energy spiral, warns Jonathan Purtell.
Doctors recommend that children, adolescents, pregnant women, people with cardiovascular disease or caffeine sensitivity should avoid energy drinks. For healthy adults, if used, it should be at a very limited level and should not be considered an alternative to rest.
