Doctors revealed a dangerous side effect of energy drinks for legs

Energy drinks can cause dangerous disorders in legs: from spasms to loss of sensitivity

As reported by TUT.AZ, therapist Alexandra Lelyakova in a conversation with Life.ru revealed the mechanism of negative impact of popular energy drinks on lower limbs. The combination of powerful stimulants in the drinks provokes a sharp increase in blood pressure and heart rate, disrupting blood supply to the legs. The parallel development of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance leads to cramps and muscle weakness. Of particular concern are cases of individual intolerance to components, when symptoms become critical. The specialist recommends that when alarming signs appear, one should lie in a horizontal position with legs elevated, replenish water balance and perform light stretches. If there is no improvement, medical help should be sought immediately.

Pediatrician Evgenia Pantyukhina warns that excessive consumption of energy drinks can lead to caffeine intoxication. The consequences can include blood pressure spikes, heart rhythm disturbances, sleep disorders, anxiety states, and panic attacks. Long-term effects on the nervous system contribute to the development of mental abnormalities, including depressive and aggressive manifestations. The digestive organs also suffer, and the risks of metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes, significantly increase. The adolescent body demonstrates the highest vulnerability to the destructive effects of such drinks.

"Energy drinks do not give the body any 'extra energy'. They only deplete internal reserves, exhausting a person. This is important for young people to remember, who often use such 'doping' to increase productivity during studies or to feel more energetic at parties and nighttime events," Pantyukhina concluded.