The scary truth behind energy drinks

12/04/12 22:10 PM

By Basma Raza braza@smu.edu    We have all heard or read the story of the girl who died after drinking Monster, the energy drink. Even though that is the one case we might have heard, the FDA is investigating other deaths that they think might have been due to energy drink consumption.    The question arises, then, why are energy drinks so important to college students? Well, according to recent statistics, it is estimated that approximately 39-57 percent of college students consume energy drinks on a regular basis. Whether it is for finals, writing a last minute term paper, or to stay awake after a long exhausting day, energy drinks are a cheap and easy alternative.    What we don’t pay attention to are the implications of consuming...