8 Cans Of Energy Drink Killed Him

Elijah Nwankwo, who hails from Ebonyi State have been confirmed dead after allegedly gulping energy drink from eight cans during a bet in Enugu State

This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police, Mr Ebere Amarizu in Enugu State on Friday.

According to the statement, the victim had on Dec. 11 agreed to drink eight cans of energy drink for N1,600 to be paid by one Chikwado Nchionu, the challenger.

“After taking the energy drink, he became weak and went into coma. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Enugu where he was confirmed dead by a doctor.

“The body of the deceased has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary’’, the statement said.

I wonder what prompted this kind of challenge…

It is important to know that aside other harmful ingredients, a single can of an ENERYGY DRINK contain Caffeine. This is the most common energy drink ingredient and one of the most widely consumed substances in the world and this stimulates the central nervous system giving the body a sense of alertness as well as dilates blood vessels. It raises heart rate and blood pressure and dehydrates the body.

Higher dosage of caffeine can lead to:

• Increased blood pressure
• Heart palpitations
• Gastrointestinal disturbance (diarrhea)
• Increased urination
• Dizziness, irritability, nausea, nervousness, jitters
• Allergic reactions can include; rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the (mouth, face, lips, or tongue), diarrhea, shakiness, trouble sleeping, vomiting
•  Headache and severe fatigue from withdrawal
• Painful withdrawal symptoms

Be wise, especially this period of celebration. See you in 2015