India, June 22 -- Over the last couple of decades, energy drinks have steadily grown in popularity among youngsters and young adults. It is not the taste that made them popular, but the story that they sold, one of high adrenaline and adventure.

Energy drinks have been associated with the go-getter mindset, one that is not afraid to push boundaries. Thus, it is often consumed by students in high school or colleges, cramming for exams, and young professionals trying to get more done at work. Since these often become part of the daily lifestyle, so can energy drinks.

However, the effect that such drinks have on our health, especially when consumed regularly, is something to watch out for. Taking to Instagram on June 22, Dr Kunal Sood, a M...