Contrasting Tea Wth Energy Drinks
Organic substances have been used by the human race for their beneficial properties since the era of cavemen. Our ability to discover ways that plants, herbs and chemicals can assist our lives has perhaps led us to become the most advanced species on Earth. Energy drinks are the latest trend in this consistent effort to get the most we can from natures’ gifts. While teas such as organic white tea have been used for a long time, new substances such as organic rooibos tea or tea with guarana have been shown to have beneficial effects on the human body due to their large amounts of anti-oxidants.
There’s no doubt that drinking tea has a number of positive impliations. But one of the chemicals in tea is caffeine, which is very rarely good for you and should only be taken in small doses. In today’s society, however, caffeine has become immensely popular, and it’s no big deal to drink a dangerous amount of caffeine daily.
Products that stunningly large amounts of caffeine are currently available. Coffee, of course, is the most popular choice for those looking to get themselves up of a morning, or stay up a few extra hours at night. A recent development in the world of caffeine has been energy drinks such as Red Bull. While these products are sold as being good for you due to the presence of natural supplements like guarana and taurine, the major effect the body feels from these drinks comes from the massive amounts of caffeine they have.
These drinks were first released in small cans, then a slightly larger bottled version was released. Now, a double-sized can is being marketed, along with “shots” of energy drinks, that are a concentrated mix, fitting the caffeine levels of a normal can into a tiny bottle.
The effects these drinks have for those who choose to drink them can be quite serious, and nothing like the natural positive effects that can be felt from tea. But this isn’t the first time drinks like this have been released. In the ‘90’s, a drink called Jolt Cola became popular among people who wanted to stay up all night, either to program computers or get extra work done. Of course, like any drug that attacks the nervous system in the way caffeine does, there is a major “crash” effect which occurs. This is similar to the “crash” of any amphetamine type drug, in which the body has pushed itself to unnatural levels of energy, and must now compensate with excessive “down” time.
While the effects of natural herbs that come from tea are beneficial for its users, more concentrated drugs like energy drinks and coffee should be taken with caution, and although it’s quite common, drinking these unnatural products every day can seriously damage your health. If you ever notice you’re feeling particularly sick, shaky or disorientated after having excessive amounts of caffeine, contact your doctor immediately. And of course, if you’ve become pregnant, don’t put the life of you and your baby at risk by drinking heavily caffeinated drinks.