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medical health sleep disordersWhat are the long term effects of 5 Hour Energy?
Simply so, can 5 hour energy cause health problems?
Specifically, too much caffeine can cause nervousness, trouble sleeping, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeats, and higher blood pressure. Many makers of energy shots say children and those who are pregnant, nursing, or sensitive to caffeine should avoid the beverages. 5-Hour Energy advises no more than two bottles a day.
Also know, what are the negative side effects of 5 Hour Energy?
In addition to caffeine, 5-Hour Energy contains B12 and two other B vitamins — folic acid and niacin — that can have negative side effects when consumed in excessive amounts. Niacin causes flushing of the face and skin, nausea, vomiting, and possibly liver toxicity, Blake says.
Half-life is the amount of time it takes for a quantity of a substance to be reduced to half the original amount. So if you've consumed 10 milligrams (mg) of caffeine, after 5 hours, you'll still have 5 mg of caffeine in your body. The effects from caffeine reach peak levels within 30 to 60 minutes of consumption.