Proposed Hypothesis
After drinking an energy drink, heart rate will increase. After several days of drinking energy drinks, heart rate will increase even more.
The history of energy drinks and the ingredients in them have led to a lot of research on their effects to the human body. Many studies have been done on the main ingredients of energy drinks such as caffeine and taurine. Previous research has provided enough evidence to form the above hypothesis.
History of Energy Drinks
Energy drinks, such as Red Bull and Monster, have been available in the United States since the 1990’s. They are consumed by over 30% of American teens. The ingredients of energy drinks have effects on the human body that are supposed to increase alertness and
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energy. The main ingredients found in all energy drinks are caffeine and taurine. Other ingredients in some energy drinks are B-vitamins, glucose, and ginseng. Ingredients in Energy Drinks Caffeine is the most commonly used ingredient in energy drinks.
It is thought to cause an increase in energy, memory, and alertness. It is a bitter ingredient found naturally in plant life such as coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa, and kola nuts. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and causes the body to release certain hormones including adrenaline. When extra adrenaline is released into the body, it will speed up the heart. Energy drinks such as Monster contain 80mg of caffeine in a 12 oz. serving.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Taurine is a natural amino acid that is found in meat, fish, and breast milk. Some research suggests that taurine, combined with caffeine, increases the effect of the caffeine on energy, memory, and alertness. It may also cause additional increases in heart activity when combined with caffeine. Energy drinks such as Monster contain 1,050mg of a mix of ingredients combined together in a 12 oz. serving. Part of this ingredient mix is taurine.
Previous Research
Research by the American Heart Association in 2007 has shown that after drinking an energy drink, heart rate increases by as much as 5-7 beats per minute. The study showed that on the first day of drinking an energy drink, heart rate went up an average of 5 beats per minute. On the 7th day of the study, heart rate increased 7 beats per minute after drinking the energy drink each
day. Other research done by the American Heart Association in 2013 concluded that consuming energy drinks may increase the chances of changing the heart’s rhythm. Research published in 2012 by The European Society of Cardiology states that the caffeine in energy drinks was responsible for a fast heart rate (called tachycardia), tremor, anxiety, and headache. The study reviewed 212 cases and found that these were the most common problems caused by drinking energy drinks. Research at the University of Washington in 2000 outlines exactly what the caffeine found in energy drinks does to increase heart rate. The report shows that caffeine blocks certain enzymes from binding to their regular places in cells. This causes another enzyme called adenylate cyclase to convert ATP into enzymes that activates other enzymes like Protein Kinase A (PKA). When PKA increases, the responsiveness of heart muscle cells increases and the heart can beat faster. This, combined with caffeine’s effect on adrenaline release, seems to increase the effect of caffeine on higher heart rate. Conclusion The history and ingredients of energy drinks have led to a lot of research. The effects on certain functions of the body have been studied. Increased heart rate caused by the caffeine and taurine in energy drinks is one of the functions where research has been done. The research suggests that the hypothesis proposed for this project is valid. After drinking an energy drink, heart rate will increase. After several days of drinking energy drinks, heart rate will increase even more.
Also, we learned that depressants decrease the heart rate because they influence the parasympathetic nervous system which responsible for the rest and digest and depress the sympathetic nervous system (Silverthorn, 2010). The main stimulator in Red Bull is caffeine, it functions by blocking the effects of the adenosine, a brain chemical involved in sleep. When caffeine blocks adenosine, it causes firing of neurons that stimulate the sympathetic system, that triggers "fight or flight" response by releasing adrenaline. Adrenaline is a hormone that increases the heart rate and dilate the eye; another effect of Caffeine is changing the levels of dopamine, responsible for pleasure in the brain (Kollmorgen, 2011). We will be comparing the components individually to the baseline, we will also be testing the components in combination compared to their results individually and baseline. Our baseline will be aged tap
Drinks that do not have a metabolic energy source can give off increased energy by adding other factors to it. For example, caffeine may give the perception of energy being increased if you add sugar to it. That sugar is absorbed by the blood and breaks down the bonds of glucose, going through cellular respiration process. This helps the releasing of energy to the body, helping drinks that contain no metabolic energy sources.
This is a no-nonsense drink," Sperber said. It is not a fashion statement. It doesn't have a cool name; it is just a simple grab-and-go product to help busy adults when they can't afford a letdown." Each 2-ounce bottle contains zero grams of sugar, about the same amount of caffeine as in a small coffee, and 4 calories. This drink also contains about a dozen ingredients that have been broken down into vitamin B, and the manufacturer lists it as the “energy blend.”
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Monster beverages have always been, and still claim to be free of preservatives, caffeine, sodium, artificial flavors and colors. Although many people believe that all energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and are not healthy, the company’s mission statement which has not changed since Jan 5th, 2012 when the company changed its name, states otherwise.
Caffeinate drinks and energy drinks are very common on amongst adolescents, and the consumption of alcohol is also a regular occurrence among adolescents (Rohsenow et. Al, 2014). At that age, they may consume caffeine or energy drinks to wake themselves up or stay up late when working on homework assignments. Which at times can be helpful when working on multiple assignments. When a person consumes a certain amount of alcohol, he or she begins to feel drowsy/tired. There is nothing wrong with having a drink on occasions, especially if you drink responsibly. Recently people have begun to mix caffeine with alcohol, resulting in Alcoholic Energy Drinks. People buy and consume these drinks to combat the drowsiness that comes with drinking, so if he or she is out partying, it won’t interrupt his or her drinking and the can consume more alcohol because they will not feel as tired as quickly as the normally would. Alcoholic Energy Drinks have been a trend in recent years, and this is especially true among college and high school students (Kponee, Siegel, & Jernigan, 2014). Do Alcoholic Energy Drinks represent responsible drinking? Should companies mix caffeine and alcohol and sell it in stores? To go even further, should the drinks be legal in the United States? Alcoholic Energy Drinks are harmful because they affect the person’s ability to judge his or her level of intoxication, it also influences people to drink more than he or she should because he or she feels less intoxicated, and because of those reasons, people who consume Alcoholic Energy Drinks are more likely to drive while intoxicated, among other dangerous risk-taking behaviors (Kponee, Siegel, & Jernigan, 2014). Because of the adverse effects, Alcoholic Energy Drinks should...
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Because there 's no limit to the amount of caffeine allowed in energy drinks, the products ' makers can still put in as much caffeine as they want, According to the New York Times on an article call restrict caffeine in energy drinks by Barry Meier publish on march 19,2013, a 16-ounce can of Monster Energy will be listed as having 140 to 160 milligrams of caffeine.
Red Bull is a sweet, caffeinated drink aimed to give consumers the high energy kick. Available only in rather expensive 250ml cans, 350ml bottles, with 4 packs and only two ‘flavours’ (original or sugar-free). It contains caffeine, taurine, glucuronolactone, and B vitamins. Founded in 1984 by Austrian businessman Dietrich Mateschitz, Red Bull has become the worlds leading energy drink, a staple in many young, and active people’s lives.
Red Bull. 5 Hour Energy. Monster. These energy drinks are becoming increasingly popular not just for teenagers and college kids, but in the world of athletics as well. Athletes around the world are drinking these beverages for a boost in athletic performance and stamina to get an edge over their opponents. These drinks are even being promoted by professional athletes! This increasing popularity and consumption begs the question: are these drinks safe? I decided to dig into this question, and I have found some pretty startling answers. The drinks may bring enhanced performance and energy, but they also come with potential health risks. These health risks heavily outweigh the benefits the drinks could possibly bring.
The term energy drinks refers to beverages that contain caffeine in combination with other ingredients such as guarana and other vitamins and minerals. In other words, energy drinks can be defined as a soft drink containing a high percentage of sugar, caffeine, or another stimulant, typically consumed during or after sporting activity or as a way of overcoming tiredness. Energy drinks are highly sweetened, caffeinated beverages that are packaged in brightly colored, slim line containers. They are sold virtually everywhere. At first, energy drinks were sold as a medicinal tonic drink and they have some benefits if person take it in limit. There are various negative effects of energy
Before you drink another energy drink, please take into consideration what some of the ingredients are. “The large amounts of sugar in energy drinks can lead to unnecessary spikes in blood sugar, dental health problems, and added weight gain.” (Readers digest editors 1). “Compare it to a popular soda and you’ll find that often energy drinks contain even more sugar than a regular soda.” (Readers digest editors 1). Just one can of Monster contains over 50 grams of sugar. That’s almost a quarter cup of sugar! Very many health risks can result from ingesting that much caffeine and sugar in just a short amount of time. People who often drink energy drinks regularly see a decrease in the amount of sleep they get every night, which has an immediate and detrimental impact on focus and overall health for them. Energy drinks contain obscene amounts of caffeine, sugar and chemicals. A can of normal soda, like Coke or Dr. Pepper, ...
claims to provide those who consume it with extra energy” (ucan.org). Energy drinks are all made different by the flavor ingredients chosen by the company who is making it, but there are five major ingredients that are typically fou...