People consuming cans daily sleep half an hour less than those drinking occasionally or never, researchers say
Energy drinks are associated with insomnia and poor-quality sleep, according to a large study that suggests just one can a month raises the risk of disturbed sleep.
Millions consume the products, which contain an average caffeine content of 150mg per litre as well as sugar, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. They are marketed as boosters of mental health and physical performance, and are popular with young people in particular.
While there is already evidence to suggest they reduce sleep quality, until now it has been unclear exactly which aspects of sleep might be more or less affected, or whether there are any sex-specific differences in these effects.
A study involving more than 53,000 people aged between 18 and 35 in Norway has shed fresh light on the potential negative effects of energy drinks.
Researchers found those who consumed them every day slept about half an hour less than those drinking them occasionally or not at all.
Can of zero-sugar Monster is my breakfast almost every day… My quality of sleep is shit, but no more shit than it was before I took on this habit.
While I wouldn’t expect that it’s helping the sleep situation at all, for me personally it was shit sleep that lead to a Monster addiction, not the other way around.
They’re like 5 calories (almost nothing), cost less than a ‘real’ breakfast, and gets my ass to work.
Blood pressure is the thing I’m most worried about - it’s been steadily climbing, and I can’t afford health insurance, so it’ll go untreated untill my aorta pops or something… and then, I guess it’s not my problem any more.
Bro are you me?