Energy Drinks: The Silent Killers Next to You

• The Ginkgo Biloba herb found in energy drinks can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and sleeplessness. It also reacts with other medications such as blood thinners and anti-depressants.
• Allergic reactions such as diarrhea, vomiting, breathing problems, tightness in the chest and shakiness.

You should therefore cut back on Energy drink consumption or drop it altogether to avoid soliciting any of the above long-term effects.

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