XS Energy drinks are canned low-calorie, sugar-free carbonated beverages. XS Energy drinks contain caffeine and other ingredients purported to enhance feelings of energy and alertness. While you may be able to use XS Energy drinks with no problems, there are potential health issues that can occur. If you experience any side effects from XS or other energy drinks, seek professional medical attention.
Anxiety
Even if you do not suffer from anxiety problems, you may experience feelings of anxiety after drinking XS Energy drink. The beverage contains 49 times the daily recommended intake of vitamin B-12, a vitamin that maintains the health of nerve and red blood cells. Consuming too much vitamin B-12 can lead to feelings of anxiety. XS Energy drink also contains caffeine, another ingredient that may cause anxiety in large doses.
Nausea
One potential health problem you may experience after drinking XS Energy is nausea. This side effect is associated with both caffeine and vitamin B-12. Another ingredient in XS Energy drink, citric acid, can also trigger feelings of nausea. Citric acid is primarily used as a flavoring agent.
Dizziness
If you consume XS Energy drinks, you may experience feelings of dizziness, especially if you take it in conjunction with exercise. Vitamin B-12 and caffeine can both trigger dizziness. Additionally, caffeine acts as a diuretic, which means it flushes water out of your system. If you are sweating from exercise, you're already losing water, and dehydration can cause dizziness as well.
Nerve Damage
Consuming XS Energy drink may increase your risk of a serious health problem, nerve damage. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, consuming too much vitamin B-6 can result in nerve damage in your arms and legs; each can of XS Energy drink contains 300 percent of the daily suggested intake. The ODS explains that this damage can be reversed upon returning to a normal intake of vitamin B-6.
CNS Depression
One of the herbal ingredients in XS Energy drink is Schisandra chinensis, which is purported to increase stamina. However, schisandra use may also cause depression of your central nervous system, which can reduce your reaction times, slow your heart rate and possibly cause loss of consciousness.
Heartburn
Another health problem that schisandra may trigger is heartburn. If you are sensitive to carbonated beverages, the carbonation of XS Energy drinks may also cause you to experience heartburn.
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