Today, energy drinks are widely consumed in order to combat fatigue and to achieve more energy. However, the negative effects of these beverages on heart health are gradually attracting attention. Especially during the exam periods, students who spend long hours, young people trying to improve physical performance by doing heavy sports and adults working for hours at the desk, are among the groups applying for energy drinks. But experts, high caffeine and sugar contained in these beverages, heart rhythm disorders, high blood pressure and even heart attack such as a warning that it can cause serious health problems.
FATIGUE And healthier ways to deal with the feeling of exhaustion
Prof. Dr. Koksal, “plenty of water, natural, fresh and dried fruits fruit, controlled tea and coffee consumption, green tea and excessive sugar diet by avoiding balanced diet can provide the energy you need. You should make long -term healthy choices for your heart,” he said.
“It is like inviting death”
Consuming energy beverages quickly and excessive amounts, can cause sudden heart attack by creating spasm in the heart vessels Köksal, “Energy beverages with alcohol or other stimulating substances to consume, heart health is a mistake to increase damage. This is like an invitation to death,” he said.
What are the risks?
Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Dr. Köksal stated that energy drinks may cause sudden heart attacks and sudden death risks. energy drink It can increase blood pressure by 10 mmHg and heart rate +20. This can lead to deterioration in heart rhythm and sudden blood pressure rise, “he said.
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