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#132 // Energy Drinks, Caffeine & Cortisol, Green Tea, and Mukbangs

Aug 12, 2024

Dive into the dangers of energy drinks and their alarming health implications, especially for fitness buffs. Explore the mukbang craze and its unsettling ties to binge eating and body image. Unravel the intricate relationship between caffeine and cortisol, debunking myths about weight gain and fat loss. Lastly, learn why green tea's reputation as a weight-loss miracle may not be as justified as many believe. Join the conversation that challenges popular health narratives!

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Quick takeaways

Energy drinks can pose health risks if consumed excessively, with potential symptoms like heart palpitations and anxiety due to high caffeine intake.

Mukbangs raise concerns regarding the normalization of binge eating behaviors, which may contribute to unhealthy relationships with food and promote eating disorders.

While green tea is often touted for weight loss, its effects are minimal and should not be compared to medications like Ozempic.

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The Energy Drink Boom

Energy drinks have surged in popularity, evolving into a nearly $75 billion global industry. Consumers often gravitate toward low-calorie or zero-calorie options, primarily for an energy boost without the lingering calories associated with traditional sugary drinks. While occasional consumption of a standard energy drink might not be harmful, regularly relying on these beverages can lead to adverse health effects, particularly when exceeding the safe caffeine intake, which is around 400 milligrams per day. The podcast highlights the often overlooked risks associated with excessive consumption, including potential caffeine overdose symptoms such as heart palpitations and anxiety.

Intro

3min

The Energy Drink Evolution

21min

Mukbang Madness: The Dark Side of Food Entertainment

11min

Caffeine, Cortisol, and Weight Loss Myths

7min

Understanding Cortisol: Testing and Management Strategies

2min

Critique of Comparing Natural Supplements to Pharmaceuticals

3min

The Myths of Green Tea and Weight Loss

7min

Round Robin is back - the crowd favorite series! Join your hosts, Marianna and Tony, as they cover several topics in one packed full episode. A few popular topics that will be reviewed in today’s episode include: how dangerous are energy drinks, Mukbang controversies, caffeine and cortisol, and green tea being the new “nature’s ozempic”. Tune in to hear more and don’t forget to make requests for future episode topics you would like to hear!

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