Most people will not benefit from consuming caffeine before participating in sport. While there have been some reports claiming that it can enhance sporting performance at a professional level, the high caffeine content of these drinks can produce a variety of unpleasant side-effects. The high sugar levels of energy drinks may also reduce the body’s absorption of water. This makes it dangerous to consume these drinks before, during or after physical activity.
Due to the high caffeine levels of energy drinks, some authorities recommend that the following people avoid consuming these drinks:
- Young children.
- People with heart disease.
- Pregnant women (especially during the first three months of pregnancy).
- Caffeine sensitive people.