Articles for tag: Energy Drinks

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10 Ways to Get Energized Without Energy Drinks

Energy drinks are great for a quick pick-me up, but they can often be loaded with too much sugar, which is bad for your waistline, and too much caffeine, which can be dangerous to your heart. They often can cause you to severely crash later on, too, which will leave you reaching for another one. ...

The Negative Effects of Energy Drinks

Energy drinks contain a number of vitamins and other healthy additives, but some also contain caffeine. I am used to consuming caffeine since I usually drink a glass or two of soda pop each day, but I was not accustomed to the amount of caffeine in the energy drinks that I consumed. I purchased a ...

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5-Hour Energy Drink: Product Review

Ten hours into what turned out to be an almost 14-hour road trip, I was feeling a bit sleepy sitting behind the wheel all by myself. Earlier on the radio, I had heard an ad for the 5-Hour Energy drink, which promised instant energy with no jitters. Better yet, the advertisement claimed there is no ...

Monster Energy Drinks – Unleashing an Unhealthy Habit?

Highly caffeinated energy drinks are a popular choice for athletes, shift workers, and anyone looking for a quick pick-me-up in their daily routine. Instead of reaching for coffee or tea, many people opt for energy drinks for a quick boost. Monster Energy drinks are just one of hundreds of potent energy drinks on the market, ...

What Are the Dangerous Ingredients in Energy Drinks?

Jimi Hendrix, Hulk Hogan, Del Monte, Red Bull, Mother, Full Throttle, Cocaine, and many other colorful name-brands are vying for your money. These energy drinks and many others have made their way ( one was banned ) into the marketplace promising to give you more energy. While many people are drinking them, most of those ...

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Are Energy Drinks Safe?

This article is not meant for diagnosis of any medical condition nor advocate or prescribe any specific medication or treatment. Always seek the advice of a licensed physician for proper diagnosis or treatment of any disease or condition. The names of Red Bull, Pimp Juice (huh?), Monster, Amp (sounds electrifying) and “5 Hour Energy Drink” ...

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A History of Energy Drinks

Not to be confused with sports drinks, energy soft drinks are advertised to produce mental awareness and to increase physical activity by adding more caffeine, sugar and herbs to make a drink that is actually a stimulant. While most energy drinks have the above they may contain other ingredients, including ginseng, taurine and guarana. The ...