India, Nov. 5 -- It's 2 pm, your energy is crashing, and you're reaching for yet another can of your go-to energy drink to push through the rest of the day. Sounds familiar? While it may seem like a harmless pick-me-up, depending on multiple cans just to stay awake or focused isn't just harmful for your health - it could be your body's way of signalling that something deeper is wrong.

Dr Sermed Mezher, a family medicine physician and health content creator based in England, has explained how energy drinks can trap people in a vicious cycle of dependence - where they're used to mask deeper issues that actually need attention. In an Instagram video posted on October 4, the physician breaks down the mechanism of these beverages, explaining ...