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Energy drinks may not be so good

Do you remember reading the novel, "Flowers for Algernon" or viewing the movie by the same name? Charlie Gordon was a 32-year-old,mentally-challenged janitor who volunteered to take part in an experimental intelligence-enhancing treatment. He became smarter than his doctors and then, his enhanced intelligence quickly faded. The change was only temporary and the treatment would cause his demise.

Last week Join Together, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health, advised that the New York Times reported that drinks like Red Bull, EndoRush and Vitamin Water often contain megadoses of caffeine and other stimulants, vitamin B-12, brain-stimulating nootropics, amino acids and more.

On today's market, one can buy "smart drugs" in the form of smart beverages, smart power bars and diet supplements. Smart drugs are chemicals that claim to have mild to moderate positive mental or physical effects on memory, cognition, clarity of thought and anti-aging effects.

A lot of "normal" people are using them, but there is little evidence that they work, according to the University of Washington which sponsors the Neuroscience for Kids web site, administrated by Eric Chudler, PhD. at www.faculty.washington.edu/chudler/smartd.htm.

"In 2005 alone, $1.83 billion worth of these drinks were sold, many to consumers attracted by claims of improved physical performance," the Times reported.

"Researchers are studying substances that may improve mental abilities," advises Chudler. "Some data suggest that cognitive enhancers do improve some types of learning and memory, but many other data say these substances have no effect. The strongest evidence for these substances is for the improvement of cognitive function in people with brain injury (trauma) or disease (like Alzheimer's.)"

Neuroscience for Kids reports that cognitive enhancers, smart drugs and nootropics are used for memory, learning, attention, concentration, problem-solving, reasoning, social skills, decision-making and planning. They are used for individuals with neurological or mental disorders.

There are concerns about combining energy drinks with exercise.

"Experts say it is important for athletes to replace water and electrolytes, but the stimulants in energy drinks - including guarana and bitter orange, a legal substitute for banned ephedrine--can cause increased heartbeat and other problems."

Sports nutrition expert David Ellis said, "They help blunt your perception of pain. That might be good in the short term, but the bad news is if you don't feel the fatigue in a hot, humid environment, your body won't make you slow down to minimize overheating. Exertional heatstroke is a real possibility."

Consumers who rely on the energy drinks can become addicted to them, disturbing their sleep patterns and causing alcohol abuse needed to wind down from the energy drinks.

Stimulants like caffeine can increase alertness and even enhance performance of certain tasks," says the Mayo Clinic. Moderate doses (200-300 mg of caffeine daily) aren't harmful, but more than 500 mg a day causes irritability, nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, headaches and diarrhea.

As you're celebrating the independence of our nation this week, celebrate your independence, as well. Take care of yourself and enjoy your holiday.

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