A 38-year-old member asked:
I was wondering does the ginseng that most popular energy drinks contain have any adverse health effects?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Addiction Medicine 51 years experience
Not really: ginseng in the amounts present in the energy drinks does not seem to cause problems, but a lot of the other stuff, like high dose caffeine does. The vitamins are worthless in most people and are just peed out mostly, and they DONT improve anybody's energy who isn't deficient in that vitamin. A lot of the other stuff, like taurine, is of uncertain safety.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
1 comment
Dr. Holly Maes commented
Pediatrics 38 years experience
You basically are paying a lot of money for things you don't need extras of with the manufacturers brainwashing you to think you somehow benefit from these things and are potentially dangerous.
Jun 15, 2014
Similar questions
A 34-year-old member asked:
Can the ginseng that most popular energy drinks contain have any adverse health effects?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Addiction Medicine 51 years experience
Nobody really knows: But there have been some very severe reactions to overconsumption of some energy drinks, and a handful of reports of severe reactions even with recommended dose use. However, these beverages contain lots of caffeine, which may be the major cause of problems, as well as ginseng, taurine and other vitamins, as well as sugar. Ginseng itself, in recommended doses, does not seem to have toxicity.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 15, 2014
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
