This is one of the areas that may go unnoticed by many who are feeling thirsty and just need a drink. The question is why do they ignore the amount of sugar in each container of soda? It is mainly due to the fact that it is hidden from them, while warning labels should be mandatory. It is the right of all consumers to know what they are putting in their stomachs and the health risk associated with such beverages.
Because sugar produces a “high,” many don’t care to know, while others just go with the flow. Energy drinks are becoming more popular as many young people use them instead of alcohol to get their ‘fix’. Unfortunately, some will die from eating it since it has more than 20 tablespoons of sugar.
The body cannot handle such a massive input of the substance. However, it’s not just sugar that’s to blame, as these drinks are loaded with caffeine. A large container will hold the equivalent of up to 4 cups of coffee, about 375mg. That is way beyond what the body is normally expected to handle.
A regular-size bottle of the most popular soda contains between 16 and 17 tablespoons of sugar, and parents are often seen giving it to young children, some newborns.
The problem is that there are no warning labels on any of the substances that these drinks contain. Young people have been known to die suddenly after consuming energy drinks, but the facts are money talks. The companies that make these products will continue to hide the facts about their products unless the public demands to be informed.