The nutritional composition of many of these drinks are not well understood by many healthcare providers. The risks are similar to ephedrine, the weight loss stimulant pulled from the market several years ago.
Heart problems in the form of tachycardias and other arrhythmias have been observed in a number of deaths associated with energy drinks. The health risks of these energy drinks in combination with exercise can pose noteworthy problems for our cardiovascular system. Some of these products are so potent that an 8oz can contains 4 times the caffeine per ounce as a traditional Red Bull. The lack of awareness consumers possess about these products is key, and their popularity has skyrocketed since they first appeared in the marketplace. Another of the dangerous ingredients is Yohimbine HCL. Evodamine can also cause people to shake uncontrollably. Those that pose the greatest risk contain stimulants like Evodamine, known for significantly increasing body temperature. The USA has been slow to recognize the health risks inherent in many of these products. What Woolsey has uncovered concerns me greatly – why?Įnergy drinks are not regulated by the FDA – and – many of them contain herbal drugs and formulaic combinations that make stimulants like caffeine seem like child’s play in comparison. In a number of studies since his doctoral thesis, Woolsey has continued to explore this topic. It was the relationship with energy drinks in the mix, that then caught his attention. Woolsey pause, especially when he began to understand the connections to other, lesser known contributors to the problem. The incidence of substance abuse and health risks amongst collegiate athletes gave Dr. A huge undertaking to be sure, but the topic was one of great interest and concern to sports medicine specialists everywhere as he began to explore new territory in understanding health risk behaviors. He set about sampling the entire population of student-athletes representing the University of Missouri in Division I competition in every sport. Not one to aim low, Woolsey chose a doctoral research project that would explore many factors involved in health risk behaviors amongst student-athletes. His name may ring a bell for many of our readers, and that is because Woolsey was one of America’s top throwing specialists, an NCAA Champion, 8 time All-American, and Olympic Trials competitor prior to being sidelined by repetitive knee injuries and a major shoulder injury. He had observed a lot of risky behaviors amongst his fellow students, including those who were student-athletes. When contemplating his doctoral research at the University of Missouri, Conrad Woolsey wanted to solve a problem. Conrad Woolseyīy Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP and Conrad Woolsey, PhD
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