SC 131 Purdue Global University Unit 2 Energy Drinks and Heart Health Discussion
Energy Drinks and Heart Health
Have you ever considered reaching for an energy drink to stay awake during those long sleepless nights while studying or putting the final touches on your assignment? You may want to think twice before doing so! According to the Journal of American Heart Association, energy drinks may give you more than just a boost.
Use your textbook readings and other reliable resources to research these topics in further detail. Then, in your main post, answer the following discussion topics:
- Are energy drinks a safe choice? Why or why not?
- What are the known effects that energy drinks have on the heart? On the body?
- Explain how cardiac output (CO) is affected by the overconsumption of energy drinks.
- Have there been deaths reported due to energy drink consumption? If so, provide the information you found during your research.
- What information would you provide to a friend and family member to deter them from ingesting energy drinks?
- If you have ever had an energy drink, will you continue to drink them following your research? Why or why not?
- At least 500 words and 5 references no older than 5 years.
