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Health Risks Tied to Energy, Sports Drinks - Health & Science - CBN News - Christian Ne... - 0 views

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  • ke for instance energy drinks. With names like Rock Star, Monster, and Full Thro
  • energy drinks pack a punch that young people can't get enough of. In fact, one i
  • ttle,
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  • n three teenagers regularly drinks them
  • Mainly caffeine, at least the amount found in a strong cup of coffee
  • sometimes much more
  • stimulants
  • how much.
  • Energy drinks can also be loaded with suga
  • quarter-cup on average
  • ince they're marketed as dietary supplements, they often contain
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration only requires that manufacturers list the presence of caffeine in a product, no
  • ey can pose even more problems for athletes than non-athletes
  • unregulated herbal
  • Doctors say this can be a dangerous mix
  • warns energy drinks can cause kids to suffer heart palpitations, seizures, strokes, and even sudden death.
  • r. Restaino said energy drinks are especially dangerous for kids with
  • heart or psychiatric
  • problems
  • The pediatrician also tells his patients not to even drink one because they can be highly addictive.
  • They don't feel good when they come down, and so 'I need to do another one,' he said of the effect they have on the body. "And so you're buying three and four and five a day, which are relatively expensive.
  • hat high to disappear because the side effects of coming down are the headaches, nausea, the fatigue," he said.
  • Energy drinks are often marketed to athletes for that extra boost
  • like Taurine, Guarana, Creatine and B vitamins.
  • increased blood pressure and serious dehydration.
  • Because of that risk, many athletes who shy away from the energy drinks choose the sports drinks instead. But doctors warn that while sports drinks don't have the caffeine that energy drinks contain, they do have their own set of problems.
  • ports drinks can corrode teeth even more than soda.
  • The acid in sports drinks erodes the teeth from the first sip until 45 minutes after the last sip, when the saliva returns the mouth to its normal ph balance.
  • "Another thing many of them have on it is 'vitamin' or 'antioxidant'," he said. "And all those things are good. But when you add 50 grams of carbohydrate in the form of sugar, or more than that, then the extra sugar cancels out any potential benefit."
  • said sports drinks and energy drinks are often so high in sugars that people sometimes drink more calories than they burn off during exercise.
  • He cautions his patients not to be fooled by drinks that put healthy words on the label, like "fruit," "water," and "green tea.
  • Another drawback to many sports drinks is the calorie conten
  • Peter Restaino, M.D.,
  • romiade sodja on 27 Jan 12
     
    energy drinks and sports drinks gone bad
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New Report Shows Energy Drinks May Harm Children - ABC News - 0 views

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  • N.Y., would often complain of feeling dizzy, shaky and hyper during practice; sometimes they'd vomit in the middle of a workout.
  • oach R.C. Weston knew their sickness wasn't related to lack of conditioning or overtraining. "It was directly related to their consumption of energy drinks," he said.
  • The swimmers admitted that downing an energy drink before practice
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  • didn't help their performance -- in fact they were left feeling unfocused
  • and dehydrated
  • A new report by University of Miami experts in the March issue of Journal Pediatrics, published online today, warns that caffeine-containing energy drinks like Red Bull, Rock Star and Monster
  • not to be confused with sports drinks like Gatorade
  • They may harm the health of children, especially those with diabetes, seizures, cardiac abnormalities or mood and behavior
  • disorders
  • Energy drink overdoses in children as young as 5 have been reported both here and abroad and in some cases have resulted in seizures, stroke and even sudden death.
  • High Caffeine Content May Put Some Young People at Risk
  • put young people's health at risk
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www.livestrong.com/...49368-dangerous-composite-bats

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    test 1. with good facts
  • Shane Robison on 18 Jan 12
     
    Composite bats can be dangerous because the bat is manufactured to exceed performance criteria set by a rule-making body. Balls hit with composite bats are hit 15 percent faster than balls hit with a wooden bat. This means fielders are having less time to react, putting them at risk for injury. A composite bat can also be dangerous if it is structurally damaged. Structurally damaged bats could crack or break apart, injuring anyone present. Regulations Various leagues have different rules for the use of composite bats. Baseball participants can range in age from preschool children to adults. Many youth league organizations have banned the use of composite bats during practices and games. Testing and Inspection As of January 1, 2011, the NCAA employed a test to regulate the use of composite bats. The test determines the impact a composite bat has when it comes in contact with a ball. This new method will make previously acceptable bats illegal. However, older model composite bats are likely to be acceptable as long as their are no signs of damage. There are also tests conducted by the American Society for Testing and Materials. The organization has a test that gauges the ratio of the speed of a ball hit to the speed the ball is pitched at. Additionally, batters, parents, catchers, coaches and umpires should be aware of the dangers of composite bats. They should conduct repeated checks on the quality of the bat. Signs of cracking and damage should be brought to the attention of the umpire. The umpire has the right to ban a bat from the playing field. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/349368-dangerous-composite-bats/#ixzz1jpKkgMUJ
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