Understanding the Health Benefits and Risks of Caffeine in Tea, Coffee, and Energy Drinks

Al-Marsad Newspaper: Dr. Ahmed Al-Ammar, a specialist in public health, revealed that the substance “caffeine” found in tea and coffee is classified as a medically beneficial and health-recommended substance, warning at the same time about the caffeine found in energy drinks.

He added, during a video intervention, on the “In a Week” program on “mbc” channel, caffeine is not considered a harmful compound, it is considered one of the compounds classified as a safe compound, pointing out that the caffeine present in energy drinks is completely different from tea and coffee drinks.

Caffeine is a safe compound

He explained: Caffeine is a safe compound, and it is recommended to be consumed for people who do not suffer from caffeine sensitivity, in an amount that does not exceed 400 milligrams, throughout the day, indicating that it contains antioxidants and contributes to the prevention of infection from some cancers, and improves the health of the heart and arteries.

And he advised the need to stay away from sweetened coffee that contains additives and whiteners, and he also advised to stay away from energy drinks because they are harmful and have no health benefit and may cause serious complications.

Energy Drinks

And he continued, energy drinks do not give energy, but make those who drink them awake, but without feeling energetic, and without an increase in efficiency, and the medical risks afflicting a person accustomed to drinking energy drinks, cause stress, anxiety, a feeling of nervousness, lethargy, heart problems, and an elevated heart rate. And irregularity, and cause osteoporosis, and stomach ulcers.

And he continued, an energy drink is a compound designed to become a consumer and make whoever uses it addicted to it, due to the feeling of euphoria in the high amount of sugars in it.