The dangers of ‘energy’ drinks and the massive benefits from drinking water.

A very important CWEST issue.

‘ENERGY’ DRINKS.

• There are lots of so called energy drinks on the market. Please beware – they can seriously damage your health.

‘ENERGY’ DRINKS.

‘ENERGY’ DRINKS.

• In the last few years in the UK, 5 teenagers have died as a direct cause of drinking too many ‘energy’ drinks.

‘ENERGY’ DRINKS.

• Ingredients in ‘energy’ drinks include -:

• Caffeine

‘ENERGY’ DRINKS.

• Taurine.• Taurine is an amino acid that your

body naturally produces. It helps regulate heartbeat, muscle contractions, and energy levels. Usually your body makes enough that you don’t need to supplement.

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• Sugars.• A tin of Monster Energy contains 54g

of sugar.• A tin of Red Bull (a smaller tin) has

28g.

‘ENERGY’ DRINKS.

• Doctors, dieticians and other experts say that a man in good health should only have a maximum of 37.5 grams of added sugar daily. This is 9 teaspoons worth.

‘ENERGY’ DRINKS.

• A woman’s (who is in good health) recommended daily sugar intake is 25 grams or 6 teaspoons.

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• So, what are the main side effects of drinking too much so called energy drinks?• Palpitations (heart issues)

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• Uncontrollable shaking

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• Agitation and restlessness

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• Gastrointestinal upset

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• Chest pain

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• Dizziness

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• Paraesthesia (tingling or numbing of the skin and more

serious problems)

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• Insomnia

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• Respiratory distress

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• Headache

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• Weight gain

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• If ‘energy’ drinks were so good for you, why is it that every Premiership club, all Football League and every SPL club have banned players from drinking the stuff?

‘ENERGY’ DRINKS.

• Energy can come from many other healthy food sources like bananas and pasta.

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Re-hydrate yourself by drinking the most common drink in the world – cool, healthy water!

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• See, winners drink and eat healthily and would never consider drinking stuff which can seriously harm them.

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Relieves fatigue and gives more energy

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Flushes out toxins

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Excellent skin complexion

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Aids digestion

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Promotes weight loss

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Boosts the immune system

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Natural headache remedy

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Helps prevent cramps and sprains.

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Puts you in a good mood

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

• Water is cheap/free so it saves you money against every other

drink.