WHAT EFFECT DO ENERGY DRINKS HAVE ON MY BODY?
ZACHARY CARNEY, CHICHESTER
Energy drinks – from Red Bull to Monster Energy – have gained immense popularity as a quick and convenient way to give yourself a boost. One of the newest, PRIME Energy, which was founded by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI, went viral when it launched earlier this year, but the high levels of caffeine in it have led to it being banned in some schools and facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts. But what does the science say about this and other energy drinks?
Different energy drinks contain different amounts of caffeine, but often much more than you’d find in a typical cup of instant coffee, which generally contains between 30-90mg. For example, in the UK, one 330ml can of Coca Cola contains 35mg of caffeine; a 250ml can of Red Bull contains 80mg; a 330ml can of PRIME Energy contains 140mg; and a 500ml can of Monster Energy contains 160mg.