Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Wellness Wednesday

Mixing Caffeine and Alcohol
Studies show mixing energy drinks with alcohol can encourage you to drink more than you would drinking alcohol alone.

     A long time ago there used to be an alcoholic drink that was mixed with an energy drink and was loved by many who wished to counteract the alcohols sedative nature and stay up with friends and family for as long as possible. Eventually, all good things must come to an end and the FDA determined the combination was unsafe for people and put a stop to its sale. You can, however, still go to any bartender and request a liquor be mixed with an energy drink, which could in turn not only reek havoc on your body but also influence you to drink more alcohol than you initially intended to. Keep that in mind next time you consider ordering a vodka and red bull and just maybe your body and wallet will thank you in the morning.
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     Researchers performed a study to see if the mixture of alcohol with an energy drink had an effect on the amount of drink consumed in comparison to just alcohol. 26 people participated in 6 double-blind studies that included mixing alcohol with energy drinks. During each of the sessions, they received one of six different combinations, afterward, their breath alcohol was measured and they were asked what their desire for more alcohol was. They found people who didn't drink alcohol were the least likely to desire more, followed by those who had alcohol only, and those who drank the mixture were most likely to desire more. Reinforcing the idea of researchers that caffeine increases the rewarding properties of alcohol.

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