eli5: Why are caffeinated energy drink dangerous unlike coffee which is safe

Question

I often hear that an energy drink is dangerous and will cause problems in the longterm while I don’t hear anything about coffee

Both contains caffeine, although an energy drinks gives much more energy and focus

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Answer 1

If the energy drink gives you more energy and focus, it’s possible that it has more caffeine than coffee (or contains other stimulants as well as caffeine). Caffeine is like most other things- it’s dangerous if you consume too much of it, but not a problem if you consume it at lower levels. Caffeine, like most things, can kill you if you ingest too much.