Energy drinks are silent killers, the risk of this deadly disease increases; study revealed

News Topical, Digital Desk : Today's youth have started giving more importance to the energy drinks available in the market. They prefer to buy energy drinks from the market at expensive prices rather than drinking homemade juice or sherbet. Although it is written above that drinking it will give you instant energy, but it is considered harmful for health. It can increase body weight. Some dangerous diseases can also occur.

Nowadays, various types of high sugar energy drinks are available in the market. These may bring the body into active mode immediately, but they harm the body in the long run. A recent study has revealed that the ingredient 'Taurine' found in energy drinks can increase the risk of blood cancer.

Taurine is found in meat and fish

This study has been published in the Nature journal. According to the study, taurine is an amino acid. It is produced naturally in the body. Apart from this, it is also found in meat and fish. These days most people drink Red Bull for energy. Let us tell you that taurine is added to it. However, it has been claimed in the study that drinking it can increase the amount of taurine in the body.

Research done on rats

It helps cancer cells grow rapidly. Researchers conducted research on mice with a specific gene (SLC6A6). These mice were given human leukemia cells. After this, they found out how taurine was reaching these cancer cells in the body of mice.

The risk of blood cancer increases

It was also revealed that healthy cells of bone marrow produce taurine, which is delivered to cancer cells by the SLC6A6 gene. This increases the risk of blood cancer. Researchers believe that high amounts of taurine in energy drinks can prove harmful for leukemia patients. Therefore, one should think 10 times before drinking them.

Make these drinks at home to get instant energy

• Banana Milk Shake
• Homemade herbal tea
• Pomegranate juice
• Chia Seeds and Watermelon Juice
• Coconut water based drink

Instead of buying them from the market, you can make them fresh at home and drink them. These will not harm your health. You should avoid drinking energy drinks available in the market.

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