Teen Esteem Council Podcast

Why were there over 500 new energy drinks released for sale in 2006? Because millions of people drink them. Energy drinks have become very popular among teenagers. A 2006 article states that 31% of teens drink energy drinks. Some regard them as a 'safe buzz'. With all the stresses that teenagers face (such as school work, extracurricular activities, and keeping up a social life) it is easy to understand why many teens feel like energy drinks are a good way to get through the day. There are adverse side effects to drinking energy drinks. Some of those side effects are nervousness, heart irregularities, increased blood pressure, insomnia, neurological symptoms and anxiety. In today's podcast Mat and Summer discuss a few natural ways that you can boost your energy levels.