Do you or your children rely on energy drinks to get through the day, or as a pick-me-up when you are feeling tired?
According to a recent report from Safefood, more than 50 percent of teenagers in Ireland say they regularly consume energy drinks. Even more concerning, perhaps, is that as many as 12 percent of these teens admit they are daily users of these types of drinks.
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We all know these drinks tend to contain a lot of caffeine, which, if consumed in such large quantities, can increase heart rate and blood pressure, potentially contributing to things like anxiety, insomnia, and even irregular heart rhythms.
As well as caffeine, energy drinks typically contain excessive amounts of sugar, and a high…