Abuse of Energy Drink Toxic To Liver – Expert Warns

The high level of vitamin B in energy drinks has been revealed to be very dangerous to the human liver.

This was disclosed by Dr Emeka Obi, a dietician while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.

“Energy drinks like `Monster’, `Red Bull’ and `Lucozade Sports’ can be extremely helpful when the body is low on sugar level and energy,’’ he said.

“That is why we see so many athletes drinking them; it gives a boost of energy when you want to exercise, especially when you want to partake in cardiovascular activities.

“The problem is that we see many people being brought to the hospital because of liver poisoning due to abuse of the drinks.

“Energy drinks contain a lot of Vitamin B3 and B6.

“An excessive amount of B3 can cause flushing of the skin and liver toxicity while excess B6 can cause sensory nerve problems and skin bruising.

“I remember there was an incident in the UK last year where a man drank five energy drinks a day for three weeks and ended up getting hepatitis.’’

Dr. Obi further advised Nigerians to reduce the consumption of energy drinks, stressing that water is the best liquid to be taken.