16x9 - Energy Drinks: Liquid health issues

[@ethan_]

This whole video is like saying "We've found that 90% of car crashes are linked with roads"

[@graemeflynn978]

Water is wet

[@424pugsley]

The video states that energy drinks are the opposite of hydrating. I'm a Dietitian, and am a little obsessed about researching caffeine. Caffeine increases your need to urinate, but almost all energy drinks in Canada aren't concentrated enough to cause dehydration. They actually are hydrating, just not to the same degree as the same volume of water would be. However, espresso shots and energy shots (gels) are dehydrating. Also, if energy drinks are mixed with alcohol, they can be dehydrating due to the combined effect of alcohol and caffeine. Energy drinks can also mask the effect of alcohol, and college aged people mixing them together are more likely to have unprotected sex, and 3-4 times more likely to drive drunk, than if they consumed alcohol alone. Caffeine can be a useful drug, but use it wisely, carefully.

[@divinewords4350]

They didn't even use the sugar-free versions of these drinks for the scientific testing...if you did that, you can tack on all the side effects of aspartame right along with it.

[@Untilitsleepz]

I completely agree. They always say on them that they contain a high amount of caffeine. If idiots abuse them then of course they will have health problems.

[@DevaStationCrew]

I always drink one can of Redbull before i sniff some cocaine.

[@Starvind1]

I thought everybody did. Redbull is deadly on its own

[@guily6669]

I drink a can of Redbull, then a coke.....as CAN :)

[@normatible9795]

DevaStation Crew and you are still alive?

[@FlyAgaric525]

DevaStation Crew same here

[@FlyAgaric525]

DevaStation Crew i have a few red bulls when i do crank to keep the high going also

[@jitterball]

It's the unhealthy life style or diet that kills, not the drink. Even in this video, you can see a little kid holding a huge can of energy drink that even me (a big adult weighing about 200 lbs) wouldn't drink! A plastic knife in hands of an idiot can become a lethal tool, so should we ban plastic knives?!

[@ShrekDaGlitcher]

"...being exausted, no food, having played all day with an adrenaline rushing game..." continues to blame red bull... WOT

[@stevennunez9818]

Indeed... the poor man must have been veeery sensitive to caffeine. Same thing could have happened with coffee, which could have been even stronger than a red bull.

[@guily6669]

My friend went into the hospital after drinking 5 in a row he felt the heartbeat speeding up and started to felt bad. But guess what he is fine and still drinks one sometimes :)

[@natliecaamal2802]

I use to drink energy drinks but I stop drinking it

[@SatsMate]

There are very few cases of deaths from energy drinks. I also would like to hear the details of the teenagers deaths did they consume more than one beverage?

[@LotteLing]

It's their own fault for consuming those drinks. There are warnings.

[@johnpham9336]

Some people aren't healthy to drink energy drink. At times, they drink it because they think they need it. For the ones who had died drinking energy: How many have they consumed within 24 hours. Have they dilute the energy drink with enough water. I can drink energy drinks all day, but I pay attention to the amount I drink. I am a warehouse employee and also a student. I do physical labor for 10-12 hours, but I only drink one can for the day I work. As I work, I also drink lots of water. Not to disgust anyone, but when you consume energy drink. As you are intake an enormous amount of certain substance such as caffeine your body would reject the excess amount that you do not need. That being said, when you pee, you can see all the waste washing down that toilet bowl. Drink some water, and dilute that caffeine out. Energy drinks should be consumed wisely, just like consuming medicine. Its a substance, just think about it.

[@natycamal2257]

Me too I drink water

[@debbiepate3755]

Well i have lupus which leaves me with no energy. I have been drinking redbulls for years. Up to 6 a day most days and have never had a problem with them. They keep me going. If i didn't drink caffeine I'd sleep all day, so what's worse? I know I'd rather stay awake instead of being lethargic all the time with the health issues i have. I do agree they should be an adult drink. Not for kids.

[@wordey123]

Are these type of people the same ones trying to make coffee illegal?

[@Blazekickz]

God, this episode is so overly dramatised

[@TheBoss2288]

I still don't understand why those kids died. Specially that guy who they claimed was a regular coffee drinker. There is people where I work that drink up to 3 cans a day! Also, pre-workouts (which are way stronger than any can) are taken by myself and other bodybuilders with no negative side effects..

[@dannymac23]

Well this video is scientific proof of how dangerous they are. So carry on if it makes you happy..

[@magisterartium]

+TheBoss2288 amazing you should get the nobelprice

[@ChrisN-by3em]

its really funny how they basicly skipped smoking amd alchoal which has killed over 100 people and energy drinks have roughly killed 10-20

[@snowy800123]

"it sits next to the coca colassss it sits next to the chocolate milksssss and we think its saeeeeeeeefffffffeee... its not saaaaaaaaaaaaafffeeee"

[@xXxhybridmeteoraxXx]

yea because the caffeine levels in the drink arent safe.. just like sugar, high levels are unhealthy, salt, anything. food and drinks shouldnt have unsafe levels of anything.

[@fatsephy]

Yeah. Scary how many people think fat makes you fat and sugar isn't evil.

[@Goabnb94]

I'm sorry that Brian died, but very few people have died from drinking energy drinks. I used to drink too many energy drinks, and I don't now, because I know they are dangerous, but not dangerous enough to kill you after just one. It wasn't just the Red Bull.

[@whynotthis77]

Family guy Brian right? I heard he's back!

[@GrizzlySkater234]

i don't know what it is with me but any energy drink or coffee doesn't give me any energy what so ever, i just like the taste

[@Sweet_Dae]

I think its not about the caffeine alone i think its the different stuff thats in the energy drink that really are bad for your health.

[@chrispickler9827]

Good video, but there is no way people are dying over one energy drink... I drink two cups of coffee in the morning, have two sugar free monsters during the day, and drink pre workout (N.O. xplode) before the gym. I have been doing this just about everyday for 6 years now, and I haven't had an issue.

[@MrKillah101]

Here in sweden there are 15 and 18 year old restrictions in most markets and gas stations

[@tubewoodycool]

And most people can get 1g, even up to 2g of caffeine before risking any dangerous side effects. The people who die from like 2 already got some heart flaw or something.

[@dougrcollins]

Excellent investigative report 16X9. Your report moved me and inspired me to write my latest Blog post. Its time we bring more attention to Energy drinks.

[@undead.rising]

From working in a supermarket - the funniest scenarios I find is when 60 year olds (or thereabouts) are buying energy drinks. Mostly it's the 20-40 year age group that buys them, but the teenagers from the skate park over the road sometimes buy them too. Only once did a 10 year old (he looked that age) buy one through my register.... I really did think that was too young - but there is no law against it. However, in Australia - it is a legal requirement for everything to have a table of nutritional quantities on it (sugar, energy content, protein, fat, vitamins, etc) Even the burgers at McDonalds and KFC etc. have this information on them!

[@fatsephy]

On the contrary, caffeine is rather good for you, and in much larger quantities than you find in these drinks too. The only reason to avoid it is if you have an intolerance or allergy (a few documented cases) to it. The only evil thing in any of these drinks is sugar. Sugar is one of the most dangerous substances known to man. Everyone seems to forget that.

[@stevennunez9818]

Yeah... you always got to be aware of how much sugar you intake throughout the day, but what I say is: The solution, is water

[@hammerdown184]

I think it's the fact it's marketed to kids.

[@shanedavidson1478]

I don't understand, if it's safe for adults (18) only; why is it allowed to be sold to people under 18.

[@AlexPanzerADT]

The incompetent doctor Marconi failed to multiply the listed amount of ingredients by the number of servings.

[@iMidnightAngel]

Buying red bull after this.

[@ILIK3HATERZ]

Monster is owned by PepsiCo, these companies also own multiple brands. The events are another way for marketing! Sponsor the event, push the product = more customers 😦😳

[@maqeelafzal]

if you drink energy drinks in place of food or on empty stomach,the chemical and caffeine will play a rollercoaster high and finish off with a crash or worse,the youngsters assume"why have food when energy drinks give you your vitamins" Best to consume in moderation and drink plenty of water after consuming energy drinks with carbohydrates

[@nin6246]

If a parent buys their kid soda and/or energy drinks, they really don't care even the slightest about their kid's health.

[@r9ffy711]

yeah obviously

[@human47134]

I LOVE Red Bull. If they made Red Bull without the energy part I would buy it by the 2 liters. I love the taste...

[@aureozakky]

for my own experience on energy drinks, i just find out that if you drink one can of these drinks once in while does not cause you any harm, but if you abuse like i did by mixing red bull, monster and sometimes black mamba-venom on the same day, them you just create a bomb inside of you....my symptoms were dizziness following by feeling burning inside of me and my heart beat so fast for a few seconds and then stops is not hard tto get panic from the situation lived ....my advise do not drink 3 or 4 can per day for your own good....water or natural juices...for now water will be my company for good....

[@natliecaamal2802]

And I had panic attacks be drinking energy drinks

[@stevennunez9818]

@@natliecaamal2802 At times I tend to think that the increase in heart rate is mainly caused by the excitement for drinking something that "boosts you up with energy!", also because of media... just like this silly, yet funny report. I drank a Monster Pacific Punch this day and I had absolutely no problems.

[@CooCooAwesome]

And as for Brian, what they don't tell you is that he likely had consumed more than one energy drink when he died. They also say right on the can to take with food.

[@idonotwastenames]

Waters good, but I was talking about energy-wise. But now I rarely drink coffee and Coca cola. I am sticking with tea every morning now

[@scleafer]

dont hate the drink, hate what is in the drink. I dont drink soda or energy drinks but ive done some reserch and soda and energy drinks are basically the same risk levels

[@ProRcoon]

that "hit" they act like these people are addicted to meth, Jesus christ.

[@CooCooAwesome]

Holy crap, people are so ignorant. These people just automatically hate any high-caffeine product, just because. Granted, energy drinks are NOT good for you, but in moderation they will NOT harm you. Just because a few college idiots decided to drink like 6 of them in one night, and die, you say they need to be banned. The average 8oz cup of coffee contains around 200mg of caffeine while a typical 16oz energy drink contains around 160mg. Moderation is key, people!

[@Hlecktro]

I've had energy drinks for a long time, and I agree that there needs to be better regulations and information about the effects of these drinks. There isn't much definitive information about them. Also the labeling "Natural Health Product" should be removed. It's a can of Sugar and Stimulants. There's nothing healthy about it.

[@masayoshishinjitsu7095]

I've drank energy drinks from Europe and felt a boost, no problems whatsoever, when i tried an american-imported drink for the first time my heart rate became really high. Something I wouldn't do again watching this video.

[@johnydiala2492]

No, their doesn't, you statist shill. If parents are too stupid to properly educate their kids and not buy them this shit, then it's their fault, not the energy drink companies. The government doesn't need to step in. These products are safe. If you irresponsibly use them, and consume more than the recommended amount, then you are at fault. You can die from drinking too much water, should that too be regulated? Some people die after drinking coffee, why doesn't that get media attention? The government can't regulate stupidity.

[@titsbeerbong420]

Masayoshi Shinjitsu I had some European e-drinks b4. Some are like red bull in how they taste & what's in them but some have NO Toxic stuff in them from Eroupe but then the container look or name is contraversial. One was called Pussy and one was a middle finger bottle. In North America it seems most that are none toxic are just juice with tea and or coffee with guarana for its energy.

[@AliAlOwais]

Actually in my country and Europe, energy drinks are not sold without showing your ID or passport copy. I am shocked at how these major checks were skipped in a first world country. All those health agencies, have some partnership with energy drink companies behind the scenes, or otherwise a blind eye wouldn't be given all this time, that's my opinion.

[@guily6669]

Ali AlOwais In my country from Europe anyone can buy them... Anyway I buy lot's of RODEO some times, it tastes almost exactly like Redbull, but it's way cheaper. Redbull is almost 1.5€ and Rodeo is around 60 cent (0.6€)

[@Molly-gj5ou]

I feel sorry for the mother, but her comment was a bit weird. Just because energy is placed next to cola and other soda's doesn't mean it's safe. Those drinks filled with sugar are just as unsafe, only because of different ingredients.

[@PowTEEVEE]

I used to drink a can of monster, redbull, or nos every day.. For about a year!.... I still drink one almost every week... I feel fine... I'll believe what I want to believe....

[@arod-ng7hy]

I was diagnosed with adh when I was younger. So lows make me high and highs make me low. So when I drink an energy drink it calms me down. What I love about energy drinks though is the taste.They they all have a certain taste in which I really love.

[@rigoclaes]

drinking Monster while watching this is funny :D

[@colingrainger2189]

As I was growing up I drank lots of the stuff with some of my friends but at the time I never know the harm it can cause, so now I only drink 1 or 2 cans a month

[@TheDullNuke]

And if your doing physical activity they can actually be somewhat healthy.

[@Menace2Society7701]

@ring wraith WELL MOST PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF GO FOR TASTE. IF YOU ARE A ENERGY DRINK CONNOISSEUR YOU WANT THE BEST TASTE FRESHNESS CRISPNESS AND OVERALL TINGLY SMOOTHNESS THAT COMES FROM A ENERGY DRINK. IT'S NOT ABOUT CAFFEINE CAUSE ITS IN EVERY ENERGY DRINK

[@JeramyM506]

Personally I never had a problem with energy drinks for the past 6 years and drank them regularly 3-5 times a week when needed for long long school/work days. I certainly did not think of the health impact until I started to notice heart pains and irregular/elevated heart beats for hours after consuming even small parts of energy drinks. Drink at your own discretion but I certainly will not be consuming them again. I still drink coffee 2-3 cups a day and have no persisting symptoms from the caffeine boost alone. I'm certainly more aware of my personal health as you should be too.

[@Technoplayground1]

energy drinks are not dangerous in the slightest, i've drank a lot and don't have any problems. its a matter of drinking them responsibly, i mean, they do have a lot of caffiene, so sure they're gonna be dangerous if you chug them.

[@suni.L]

As soon as my kids turned 12, I got more serious about warned them abour ingesting certain things via mouth, arms, nose etc. I've even warned them about coffee. It's my responsibility to inform my kids of the danger they may come in contact with. People are out here trying to make money & what's being offer may not be good for them. If they make a conscious choice to gulp these drinks down without food etc. I visit them in the hopital but they're paying the bill. The grave? Nah, I told them "I'm not putting the first nail in your coffin" at age 10 and this stuck with them & they're 19 now. You can't tell me these parents never saw their kids walk in the house with one of these drinks. They probably purchased these drinks for their sons when they took trips to a convenient store together. Parenting is more than "do you honework, how was your day." Sometimes it's "What the h*ll is that in your hand?"

[@rickberg5635]

Been drinking 2-3 a day for 5 years. Haven't had any health complications. It's all blow out of proportion by the media.

[@LawnWolf]

When you drink more then what the can says then YES you will drop. I have seen people drinking these drinks like soda and water.

[@drsmiley74]

Couldn't agree more!

[@MonsterRehabUK]

I'm drinking a nitrous monster now please don't scare me

[@fusgafusgata2547]

"This stuff sits by the flavoured waters, the coca colas, the chocolate milks and we think it's safe and it's not safe" Implying flavoured water, coke and chocolate milk is healthy/safe...

[@GostosoSPbr]

Only weak genetics die from energy drinks. I drink this daily for over a year without a issue and recently did a full liver enzines tests

[@lopezdavid6322]

Just dont drink them to often I just had a red bull maybe every three months or every once a year im 14 but just control your self.

[@Fearsomefyre]

I'm 20, and caffeine and most energy drinks make me feel sleepy, but I still love the taste of coffee

[@cblazer]

moderation and FOOD is the key. ;)

[@allysonbojorquez4427]

my mom has been drinking redbull for 7 years, she drinks it everyday and yet nothing is wrong with her lol

[@natliecaamal2802]

I am happy I stop drinking energy drinks because I use to drink them alot and I got sick

[@DiepSpartan119]

I only drink once a week fridays but 5000mg is so extreme high but 160mg is ok lower like Red Bull has change 80mg of caffeine but use to be 220mg

[@rzeka]

I'm addicted to this show, what a well made thing it is... beautiful!

[@CMatomic]

16:9 investigate beer , fast food , coke , wine , all this drinks are safe ? But not energy drinks like red bull ?

[@HakimRepTheLay]

I like how at 7 mins theres a red bull sitting on the counter

[@p1369]

I think maybe some people can adapt to these different chemicals and the body has it's way if it wants to reject it

[@CooCooAwesome]

Exactly.

[@stantheheadhumongous9402]

I think a shot of espresso contains way more caffeine than 500ml of Monster, which is notorious for high caffeine? Call me an idiot if Im wrong. I always drink a can of energy drink before and after mountain biking, I dont feel any negative effect so far. But if I dont do any sport after a can, I can really feel on the edge and feel nervous for no reason

[@victoriabardsley8097]

I drink the occasional energy drink and I'm fine.

[@CMXChallenge]

Same. I drink 3 a week and I'm 13

[@marianowocny1401]

Its so pathetic-"regular caffeine user, coffe, energy drinks". What next regular gambler, drug user ?

[@FreeFOXMIKE]

2004 when we first to into Iraq we got issued RedBull from the Marines at Camp TQ all was fine at first but guts started drinking it more than water we had two men pass out . Seems the when used in excess it leached off electrolytes. RedBull was replaced with Gator aid and a larger amount of water.

[@Johanic2904]

i use to drink them 1 a day and now i STOP

[@Bushdidharambe911]

First off the people handing these drinks out don't work for these company's so they can't do anything about them handing them out

[@shoaib15347]

Doesn't most fizzy drinks contain caffine?

[@iLOVEdinos926]

lol i was drinking a redbull while wacthing this

[@2222ben]

Is it a problem that I am drinking red bull while watching this xD

[@kingarmin6690]

400 mg coffeine if u sport hard is good if u not sport sitting at home or school 80 mg coffeine is good no more, and best drink is nocco bcaa with 0 sugar and 0 calori

[@bsullivan161]

What about drinking coffee? Starbucks sells some drinks that have over 200mgs of caffeine in them. Why are they not discussing that also?

[@ShrekDaGlitcher]

Drew James died because he drank 31 monster extra strength's if it was 5000mg.... what can I say?

[@Knif3L03r]

i drink them all the time and nothing happens ro me ive had the super constraint by Monster and nothing i havent had anything wrong with me

[@addisonroadfan12]

It doesn't matter if YOU have no problem with energy drinks; it's still a danger to plenty of people. Saying "I drink them and I'm fine" is not proof that they're ok to drink because these drinks (as well as others) affect different people in different ways. The point is, putting unhealthy stuff into your body is bad.

[@jitterball]

That's not the case. The ingredients in energy drinks can be found in many natural foods, the only difference is the dosage. This can be harmful in a country like United States, where people exaggerate in eating and drinking to the point of either turning into a fat ball or dying. I think this is the "plenty of people" you are talking about.

[@rileyscott5827]

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[@OhadS]

most of the people who use these products doesn't suffer from these negative effects..and it's a big industry,for any kind of food there are few people who are more sensitive and no product is safe for everyone.people should be careful and wise with anything they eat.

[@Boraxrulez]

Yes thats why its called UNhealthy...

[@undead.rising]

WRONG. Caffeine affects everyone the same way actually.

[@Savage.Hayes72]

I'm addicted to energy drinks, I love them.

[@xTRTLZx]

(Mostly) Everything is safe in moderation ....

[@McTheBanana]

It says on the box dont drink more then 2 a day so they should follow what the box said

[@McTheBanana]

Well it isn't redbulls fault its the kids fault, they shouldn't be so angry at energy drinks because there son was to stupid to read.

[@McTheBanana]

kk

[@rafalldownthestairs]

***** SO what exactly are you trying to say?

[@McTheBanana]

its not the drinks fault

[@theflyinggasmask]

did the paintball teen drink more than 2 redbulls? im 15 and just drank a monster i dont wanna die

[@MrKillah101]

I'm 17 and I've drank energy drinks since I was 13, and I've got a goal to taste most eenrgy drinks in the world at least the most in Scandinavia cuz i live in sweden and I am from sweden

[@Tamir9912]

Well it is a balance.

[@brandynhenry7107]

No, they don't forget, they straight don't know. Everyone constantly frets about fat and McDonald's and red meat, none of which could shake a stick at what a can of Mountain Dew will do to you. They sit there and pound a case of granola bars and a six pack of diet coke, which is about as healthy as a daylong binge of crack, and sit there and criticize you for eating a cheeseburger, the whole time with a smug sense of moral superiority behind them. And I just shake my head and grin

[@x3dxlolywannabe]

No They are not safe,but I'm addicted already.

[@joshuabrock2732]

Chocolate has caffeine, coffee has caffeine, candy has sugar, sodas have caffeine and sugar. Lets just stop giving our kids everything that makes up their.childhood. Every generation contains the adult world criticising something in the youth world and in the end it always ends up being a bunch of hype

[@AlexPanzerADT]

Monster is #1 in America

[@denisgoguen9823]

I agree that Energy drinks are not good for you but so is Alcohol.....You have to drink in moderation.....I drink Redbulls but I never drink it with alcohol or more than 1 as recommended on the warning label...... Moderation people.

[@404_Redacted]

I drank energy drinks for nearly 10 years and nothing bad really happened to me so their is no danger unless you drink over 4 cans :3

[@powerforceviolence1852]

Have 1 liter of energy drinks in my belly right now.

[@featherman9]

I dont think they are just over looking smoking or alcohol. They are just focusing on this issue. There are plenty of other articles/documentaries about the other issues as well as there are many articles about caffeine problems. Just because it is not directly killing people doesn't mean its not a problem. It causes so many health problems that might not kill you but make your life a lot harder.

[@masonhall2981]

one is ok but like 3-4 right before a action sport tournament(motorcross/MTB/paintball/airsoft/winter sports). that will kill you.

[@MTNitroRC]

easy: if ur taking meds or have any pre existing problems, dont drink it otherwise, enjoy :D I love redbull

[@whynotthis77]

Yeah but the problem is no one knows that until people end up in the hospital.

[@rileyscott5827]

For those of you who are saying it's safe just because you had one and nothing happened to you...is that good logic? I'm a regular coffee drinker and drink Monster and Rockstar for about a week before exams and I've had no problem except a headache from withdrawal after I stop. I'm in very good health. However, day before yesterday, I had one can of Monster Assault throughout the day and I had a severe caffeine overdose from it. Fever, chills, vomitting, dizziness, etc. I still don't feel better...