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Understanding the impact of energy drinks on your body

The hidden dangers of those caffeine-filled beverages

Understanding the impact of energy drinks on your body
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Katherine Holmes
21/02/2025 16:00 ‧ 3 months ago | StarsInsider

HEALTH

Caffeine

When it comes to energy drinks, there is a commonly-held belief that they are pretty much the same as sports drinks. But this could not be further from the truth. While both drinks may have energizing properties, sports drinks are packed with electrolytes, whereas energy drinks usually only offer stimulants, such as caffeine and taurine. Indeed, with as much as 300 mg of caffeine per can, drinking too many energy drinks can wreak havoc on the body.

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