Our verdict Incorrect. By Abbas Panjwani. Share this: Twitter Facebook. Could you chip in to support an accurate and fair debate today? An 8-ounce ml serving of Red Bull or Monster provides only slightly less caffeine than the same amount of coffee. Up to mg of caffeine per day is generally safe. Still, drinking more than four, 8-ounce ml servings of energy drinks per day — or two, ounce ml cans of Monster — may cause negative effects due to excess caffeine , such as headache or insomnia 9 , In addition, more research is needed to fully understand the risks and benefits of consuming large amounts of some of the other energy-boosting components in energy drinks, such as taurine Particularly in younger people, excessive energy drink intake has been linked to abnormal heart rhythm, heart attack, and — in some rare cases — death 1 , 12 , Energy drinks are also high in sugar , which is associated with obesity, dental problems, and type 2 diabetes.
According to the Red Bull website, a classic 8. This equates to nearly 7 teaspoons of sugar. Monster contains 28 grams of sugar per 8. Drinking just one of these energy drinks daily can cause you to consume too much added sugar, which is bad for your overall health 2.
Because of these downsides, children, pregnant women, and those with heart problems or sensitivities to caffeine should avoid energy drinks. In fact, most people should avoid these beverages or limit their intake.
Instead, try to consider healthier alternatives like coffee or tea to boost your energy levels. An amino acid is a basic component of protein. Your body normally synthesizes taurine, and according to New York University Langone Medical Center, you can take up to 3 grams of it per day safely. According to the nutritional content label on Monster Energy drinks, a regular can of this energy drink contains 16 ounces or two 8-ounce servings. One serving of this energy drink contains calories, 27 grams of sugar, 1.
Each serving also contains 2, milligrams of a proprietary energy blend, which includes L-carnitine, glucose, caffeine, guarana, inositol, glucuronolactone and maltodextrin. Every serving of Monster Energy drink provides percent of your daily recommended level of B. Taurine originally got its name after scientists found the amino acid in bulls.
The main dietary sources of taurine are meat, fish, dairy products and it is also added to energy drinks here , here , here. Red Bull confirmed that the taurine in Red Bull is produced synthetically by pharmaceutical companies. This article was produced by the Reuters Fact Check team.
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