{"id":37214,"date":"2022-08-30T02:39:37","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T18:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/?p=37214"},"modified":"2022-08-30T02:39:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T18:39:39","slug":"do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Energy Drinks Make You Angry? (Truth)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #303030;color:#303030\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #303030;color:#303030\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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Caffeine in Energy Drinks Cause Anger Issues?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Sugar\" title=\"Sugar\">Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Guarana\" title=\"Guarana\">Guarana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Aspartame\" title=\"Aspartame\">Aspartame<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Do_Energy_Drinks_Make_You_Angrier\" title=\"Do Energy Drinks Make You Angrier?\">Do Energy Drinks Make You Angrier?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Can_Energy_Drinks_Cause_Aggression\" title=\"Can Energy Drinks Cause Aggression?\">Can Energy Drinks Cause Aggression?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Do_Energy_Drinks_Affect_Mental_Health\" title=\"Do Energy Drinks Affect Mental Health?\">Do Energy Drinks Affect Mental Health?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Do_Energy_Drinks_Cause_Mood_Swings\" title=\"Do Energy Drinks Cause Mood Swings?\">Do Energy Drinks Cause Mood Swings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Does_Red_Bull_Make_You_Angry\" title=\"Does Red Bull Make You Angry?\">Does Red Bull Make You Angry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Why_Do_Energy_Drinks_Make_You_Anxious\" title=\"Why Do Energy Drinks Make You Anxious?\">Why Do Energy Drinks Make You Anxious?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Can_Energy_Drinks_Cause_Suicidal_Thoughts\" title=\"Can Energy Drinks Cause Suicidal Thoughts?\">Can Energy Drinks Cause Suicidal Thoughts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Final_Verdict\" title=\"Final Verdict\">Final Verdict<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/do-energy-drinks-make-you-angry\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles:\">Other Articles:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If we talk about some popular beverages in the market that can actually work to boost your energy levels and go that excessive fatigue away then energy drinks surely hit our list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the benefits aside, when we reflect on the downside of energy drinks, there are several. From making you nauseous to intensifying anxiety, energy drinks have some negative effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not only this, energy drinks have been found to make you angry. It can lead to aggressive behavior. The main ingredient found in energy drinks is caffeine, natural or artificial sweeteners, and other stimulants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you intrigued to know this? Well, you&#8217;ll find the rest of the information presented in the article even more interesting. So, let&#8217;s feed some information to our curious minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caffeine\"><\/span>Caffeine <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Caffeine is a popular stimulant that can have several effects on your physical and mental activity. Being a stimulant, <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1467-3010.2007.00665.x\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1467-3010.2007.00665.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caffeine<\/a> has been proven to speed up your thinking ability, and strengthen your memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only this, caffeine can have several other benefits. It can reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/med\/12834577\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/med\/12834577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fatigue<\/a>, and make you more active and alert. It increases your metabolic rate and has been reported to aid in fat burning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safe amount of caffeine of intake is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/0265203021000007840\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/0265203021000007840\" target=\"_blank\">400 mg<\/a>. For most people, it&#8217;s somewhere between 200 mg to 250 mg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case, you overdose yourself, you can experience many side effects ranging from mental fatigue to physical unpleasant effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such side effects are quite obvious to be expected. Because it&#8217;s a stimulant, it can have effective positive and negative outcomes for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caffeine has been reported to cause mood irritability and anxiety, and worsen depression in some cases. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other common side <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">effects<\/a> of caffeine are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Restlessness and shakiness.<\/li><li>Insomnia.<\/li><li>Headaches.<\/li><li>Dizziness.<\/li><li>Fast heart rate.<\/li><li>Dehydration.<\/li><li>Anxiety.<\/li><li>Dependency.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/caffeine.jpg\" alt=\"Caffeine in energy drink\" class=\"wp-image-36766\" width=\"1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/caffeine.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/caffeine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/caffeine-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/caffeine-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Caffeine present inside energy drinks can trigger anger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Caffeine_in_Energy_Drinks_Cause_Anger_Issues\"><\/span>Can Caffeine in Energy Drinks Cause Anger Issues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Caffeine has several benefits without any doubt; being a stimulant gives it many benefits. Nevertheless, the benefits of caffeine can sometimes be overshadowed by the side effects if used improperly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One among many serious side effects of caffeine can be the serious impacts it can have on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0376871620301897\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0376871620301897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mood<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people do not really take the effects of caffeine well. They can experience side effects like mood swings, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Constant mood irritability caused by caffeine can lead to anger issues. So yes, directly or indirectly, caffeine in energy drinks can cause anger issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid serious side effects associated with caffeinated beverages, you can search for energy powders containing low to moderate dosages of caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are a few energy powders containing low to moderate dosages of caffeine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Energy Powders<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Caffeine Content<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ghost Gamer<\/td><td>75 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JuJu Energy powder<\/td><td>135 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maw Energy powder<\/td><td>140 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glitch energy powder<\/td><td>150 mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Caffeine Content of Energy Powders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar\"><\/span>Sugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People consume sugar as one of the most common ingredients almost daily. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sweet frenemy has been associated with giving you an instant good mood. The reason behind this immediate happy and relaxed mood is the production of dopamine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henryford.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/how-to-boost-feel-good-hormones-naturally#:~:text=Dopamine%3A%20Often%20called%20the%20%22happy,when%20we%20experience%20something%20pleasurable.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.henryford.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/how-to-boost-feel-good-hormones-naturally#:~:text=Dopamine%3A%20Often%20called%20the%20%22happy,when%20we%20experience%20something%20pleasurable.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dopamine<\/a> is a neurotransmitter and a hormone that has been linked to a noteworthy impact on your mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wouldn&#8217;t it be quite weird to associate sugar consumption with mood swings, irritability, and anger?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although sugar can instantly lift up you and your mood, it can also make you feel fatigued, angry, and anxious. The reason is that consuming a heavy amount of sugar can lead to a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/doctor.ndtv.com\/living-healthy\/what-is-a-sugar-hangover-side-effects-of-sugar-overload-you-must-know-2283485\" target=\"_blank\">sugar crash<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This can help us to conclude that the energy powders which contain high amounts of sugar can actually lead to anxiety and depression.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guarana\"><\/span>Guarana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guarana is a therapeutic ingredient that has been used by many old tribes including the Amazonian tribe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fun fact about Guarana is that it contains 4 times more caffeine than the coffee beans themselves. Having a such high concentration of caffeine makes it an important ingredient in energy drink powders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like caffeine would boost up your mental and physical activity, Guarana would do the same. It can make you concentrate in a more focused manner and sharpen your memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, Guarana has almost the same side effects as caffeine. It can make you feel irritable, angry, and aggressive due to the caffeine it contains.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/istockphoto-1248274693-170667a.jpg\" alt=\"Guarana \" class=\"wp-image-37225\" width=\"1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/istockphoto-1248274693-170667a.jpg 509w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/istockphoto-1248274693-170667a-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/istockphoto-1248274693-170667a-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><figcaption>Guarana contains 4 times more caffeine than coffee beans &#8211; it can surely trigger anger!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aspartame\"><\/span>Aspartame<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspartame, the colorless and odorless white powder, is an artificial sweetener. The specialty of Aspartame is that even though it contains fewer calories than sugar, it&#8217;s 200 times sweeter than sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In spite of the low-calorie benefits of Aspartame, it has been linked to having many side effects. Consumption of Aspartame might lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8227014\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8227014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diseases<\/a> such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hormone-related cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only this, energy drinks containing <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/link-between-soft-drinks-and-aggression-4119793#:~:text=Behavior%20Problems%20and%20Soft%20Drinks&amp;text=Research%20suggests%20that%20children%20who,do%20not%20drink%20soda%20beverages.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/link-between-soft-drinks-and-aggression-4119793#:~:text=Behavior%20Problems%20and%20Soft%20Drinks&amp;text=Research%20suggests%20that%20children%20who,do%20not%20drink%20soda%20beverages.\" target=\"_blank\">aspartame<\/a> have been reported to make you angrier and more aggressive than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s better to stick to no sweetener consumption. But if you really want to eat something sweet then stick to the natural sugar consumption in limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Energy_Drinks_Make_You_Angrier\"><\/span>Do Energy Drinks Make You Angrier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks contain several stimulants that can have positive and negative side effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we talk about the negative side effects, then anxiety and irritability can be among the many side effects they have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prolonged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psycom.net\/anxiety-and-caffeine\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.psycom.net\/anxiety-and-caffeine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">irritated<\/a> mood, anxiety, and all the negative sentiments when combined can make you angry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason could be adrenaline, which is released upon the consumption of caffeine. Adrenaline is a known to fight or flight hormone. This makes you feel nervous and anxious and starts preparing you for a response for some event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the reason energy drinks can cause you to become angry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Energy_Drinks_Cause_Aggression\"><\/span>Can Energy Drinks Cause Aggression?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aggressive behavior is the outcome of the angry sentiments you hold inside yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caffeine present inside energy drinks can make you irritable and angry. So then the possibility is that you can display <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/05\/27\/health\/27iht-27well.13247828.html#:~:text=The%20study's%20author%2C%20Kathleen%20Miller,sex%2C%20substance%20abuse%20and%20violence.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/05\/27\/health\/27iht-27well.13247828.html#:~:text=The%20study's%20author%2C%20Kathleen%20Miller,sex%2C%20substance%20abuse%20and%20violence.\" target=\"_blank\">aggressive<\/a> behavior as well.<\/strong> <strong>This is due to the hormone-disturbing ingredients present in energy drinks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Energy_Drinks_Affect_Mental_Health\"><\/span>Do Energy Drinks Affect Mental Health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks can cause mental health issues because they contain certain ingredients which have a direct impact on your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caffeine, the main stimulant present inside energy drinks, has been linked to enhancing memory and concentration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you consume energy drinks, which contain high concentrations of stimulants such as caffeine and sugar, then it can affect your mental health negatively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High concentration of caffeine usage and long-term consumption can lead to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11713623\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11713623\/\" target=\"_blank\">memory<\/a> impairment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photo-1493836512294-502baa1986e2.jpg\" alt=\"impacts of energy drinks on mental health\" class=\"wp-image-37226\" width=\"1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photo-1493836512294-502baa1986e2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photo-1493836512294-502baa1986e2-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photo-1493836512294-502baa1986e2-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photo-1493836512294-502baa1986e2-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Energy drinks can have serious impacts on your mental health<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Energy_Drinks_Cause_Mood_Swings\"><\/span>Do Energy Drinks Cause Mood Swings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Energy drinks have the potential to cause mood swings because of the stimulants it contains.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only caffeine present in energy drinks can take you on an emotional ride, but sugar can do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not get your share of the caffeine in a day, you might get irritable, this can be termed caffeine withdrawal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0031938497003843\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0031938497003843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptoms<\/a>. The same goes for sugar, if you are habitual of eating sugar, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/mental-health\/surprising-foods-trigger-anxiety#:~:text=Sneaky%20added%20sugar&amp;text=But%20added%20sugar%20is%20a,and%20anxiety%20levels%20can%20spike.%E2%80%9D\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/mental-health\/surprising-foods-trigger-anxiety#:~:text=Sneaky%20added%20sugar&amp;text=But%20added%20sugar%20is%20a,and%20anxiety%20levels%20can%20spike.%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sugar<\/a> cravings can actually make you irritated and moody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Red_Bull_Make_You_Angry\"><\/span>Does Red Bull Make You Angry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Red Bull energy drink is high in sugar, its consumption can lead to later sweet cravings. If you do not satisfy your sugar cravings then you can feel angry and annoyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been few studies that confirm angry and aggressive behavior associated with the consumption of such soda drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Energy_Drinks_Make_You_Anxious\"><\/span>Why Do Energy Drinks Make You Anxious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a person feels anxious, adrenaline and cortisol hormones are found to be produced inside the body. Similarly, when you consume caffeine, it increases the production of stress hormones, cortisol, and adrenaline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As energy drinks are rich in ingredients such as <a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/1984-14525-001\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/1984-14525-001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caffeine<\/a>, therefore, energy drinks can make you anxious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than caffeine, energy drinks also contain sugar. Sugary foods such as sodas, candies, and energy drinks can cause you to become anxious and make you feel nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason is that when you drink such sugary drinks, your blood sugar levels rise and drop dramatically. Such dramatic changes can produce adrenaline and cortisol, leading to stress and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidmentalhealth.com\/blog\/5-common-foods-that-can-trigger-anxiety-symptoms#:~:text=The%20continual%20boosts%20and%20drops,and%20sometimes%20even%20panic%20attacks.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidmentalhealth.com\/blog\/5-common-foods-that-can-trigger-anxiety-symptoms#:~:text=The%20continual%20boosts%20and%20drops,and%20sometimes%20even%20panic%20attacks.\" target=\"_blank\">anxiety<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why does caffeine cause anxiety?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HQu7xJdlFUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Check out the video to know more about the relation of caffeine to anxiety<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Energy_Drinks_Cause_Suicidal_Thoughts\"><\/span>Can Energy Drinks Cause Suicidal Thoughts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suicidal thoughts are an outcome of depression and anxiety. Energy drinks have been associated with anxiety due to the caffeine and sugar present in them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients such as sugar and caffeine are classified as stimulants. Being stimulants, they can cause you to become nervous and anxious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drink powders are often high in ingredients such as sugar and caffeine. The possibilities are that if you excessively consume energy drinks, you can experience anxiety. Prolonged anxiety caused by energy drinks can lead to suicidal thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Verdict\"><\/span>Final Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Energy drinks are effective due to the presence of certain stimulants, commonly sugar and caffeine.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Caffeine and sugar and Guarana can have serious impacts on your mind and mood. These stimulants can cause mood swings which include feeling angry and agitated.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The negative sentiments induced due to the consumption of energy drinks can promote anger in an individual and lead to aggressive behavior.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>One can consume energy drinks with low dosages of sugar and caffeine to avoid the negative outcomes which are produced by the consumption of energy drinks.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Articles\"><\/span>Other Articles:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/can-energy-drink-make-your-eyes-red\/\">Can Energy Drink Make Your Eyes Red? (Truth)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/can-energy-drinks-make-you-burp\/\">Can Energy Drinks Make You Burp? 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