Energy Drinks have been a popular commodity for decades, especially among the younger generations. While there is no shortage of criticisms and controversy within its industry, a new energy drink may be the topic of negative conversation in the coming months.
Alani Nu is an energy drink founded in 2018 by fitness influencer Katy Hearn and her husband, Haydn Schneider. It has been promoted as an alternative to average energy drinks, sugar-free, low-calorie, and rich in vitamins. It was a huge hit with many people, especially online on sites like TikTok.
However, recent months have seen people share bad experiences with the drink, from stomach issues, heart palpitations, jitters, and more. This all led to the unfortunate death of a teenager in Texas from an enlarged heart.
Discussion and outcry against the drink have been mounting as more and more people come out with complications associated with the drink. However, many of the problems with Alani Nu can be associated with energy drinks as a whole. Due to the high amount of caffeine and other materials within them, energy drinks can often exacerbate the effects caffeine can give a person.
However, societal connotations around energy drinks often lead to health problems or even deaths. Energy drinks are often treated like sodas or juice. People drink them not only for the caffeine but because they like the taste. What most people forget, particularly young kids and teens, is that they are not meant to be drunk daily. Younger people’s bodies are not meant to handle that amount of caffeine. Even with adults, drinking regularly enough can lead to complications.
Like with any drink, moderation is key, but with energy drinks even more so. Drink only if you have to, and when you drink an energy drink like Alani, drink it slowly. Children need to be more educated about the effects of constante use of energy drinks can have on the body, and parents need to know when it’s the right time to step in.
