“I love the taste of Celsius, but I do realize that it is bad for me because I feel very anxious after I drink it. I used to drink one or two Celsius a day but now I drink maybe three a week. Reducing the amount I drink has definitely improved my anxiety,” Miranda said.   

Although the short term effects Miranda feels do more harm than good when drinking energy drinks, senior Jeffrey Lopez experiences the opposite effect. 

“I drink energy drinks because as a baseball pitcher, they help me feel more focused and energized, and help me to react to everything that is happening around me quicker,” he said. 

Energy drinks have high quantities of caffeine, more than coffee or soda, which is unhealthy for anyone but especially growing teenagers. Consuming too much caffeine can cause heart palpitations and high blood pressure. Senior Natalia Davila feels like she is aware of these dangers and prevents them from happening to her by minimizing her consumption. 

“I personally do not drink energy drinks often because I know that they are bad for your health but when I feel like I need energy, I do drink them to stay alert,” she said. 

Switching to healthier alternatives such as unsweetened tea or black coffee can give you the energy you crave from an energy drink without the sugar and is ultimately better for your well-being.