Determinación de la frecuencia y nivel de consumo de las bebidas estimulantes y/ o energizantes y su asociación con posibles efectos tóxicos sobre la salud y cambios de conducta de los adolescentes

Abstract

Energizing drinks are products that are consumed to reduce the sensation of fatigue, and to favor a state of wakefulness, they contain, mainly, caffeine, taurine, glucoronolactone and guarana. The objective of this investigation was to determine the frequency and level of BE consumption among adolescents in the city of Cuenca and their association with possible toxic events. This is a basic, descriptive, prospective, cross-sectional, quantitative and association (analytical) study carried out in secondary and higher education students. A survey data collection form was applied randomly to a total of 436 older adolescents. Results 75% of adolescents surveyed have consumed this type of drinks, 97% of them know them, however only 34% know the components and only 26% their effects, are acquired more frequently in the store 62%, With a frequency of consumption of once a week or more of the week 33% and 30% respectively. 25% said to mix them with alcohol, the most notorious physiological changes were academic, sports, physical and mental performance, well-being and sleep reduction, which are statistically significant and are associated with the variables considered as factors of risk. In the city of Cuenca consumption is established in the adolescent population, although it is not usual, most are unaware of the composition and its effects and some mix with alcohol.