Side Effects Of Fearless Energy Drink

Fearless energy drinks are non-alcoholic energy beverages. They are popular in Nigeria and marketed as very safe all thanks to our regulatory bodies. However, the contents in the fearless energy drink gave them away.

Fearless energy drink

Ingredient Of Fearless Energy Drink

Water, Sugar, Taurine, Caffeine, Flavouring, Ginseng extract. And contains vitamin B6.

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Side Effects Of Fearless Energy Drink

Well, all other ingredients in fearless energy drinks seem to be safe. But that cannot be said of sugar and caffeine in it. Regulated sodas contain just about a few ounces of caffeine. But this cannot be said of energy drinks as their caffeine content can go way higher as they are relatively unregulated. 16 ounces of energy drink can deliver 200 grams of caffeine to your body.

Caffeine at high doses can cause;

1. Increased heart rate

2. High blood pressure

3. Heart palpitations

4. Insomnia

5. Dehydration

6. Restlessness

Caffeine leads to addiction of which withdrawal is associated with headache, marked fatigue, anxiety, tremors and irritability.

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High dose of caffeine is accompanied by a high dose of sugar. It is ironic because a drink with a sporty image may lead to obesity due to its high sugar content. A 16-ounce energy drink gives you 220 calories. It may also increase the risk of type-2 diabetes.

Other side effects of sugar include dental decay, dehydration and weakness.