We tend to think that more is better, but that’s not the case with caffeine.
Caffeine is a biphasic drug; low to moderate doses are considered safe, while high doses can create adverse effects. Energy drinks range from moderate to extremely high levels of caffeine.
What are energy drinks? The term “energy drink” is a beverage-marketing category. The FDA classifies energy drinks (and energy shots) as “dietary supplements.” They contain caffeine and other ingredients intended to boost physical and/or mental energy.
What’s the difference between energy drinks, energy shots, and sports drinks? All three are designed to boost or restore energy. Energy drinks are like carbonated soft drinks, but more caffeinated. Energy shots typically come highly concentrated in 2-ounce bottles, and are not carbonated. Sports drinks contain ingredients to rehydrate, like electrolytes and nutrients lost in exercise, and contain no caffeine.
How much caffeine do energy drinks and shots contain? There is no standardized amount of caffeine for these products, and no limit. Energy drinks go from 80 mg of caffeine, which is comparable to coffee, up to 500 mg. They come in containers ranging from 8 to 20 fluid ounces. Formulas matter, too: Rockstar, for instance, makes more than a dozen varieties, with caffeine ranging from 120 to 240 mg per can. Energy shots span 100 to 500 mg of caffeine – as much caffeine as one to five cups of coffee, but swallowed in two gulps.
How much sugar do energy drinks and energy shots contain? Most energy drinks are sweeter than 12-ounces of Coca-Cola Classic (with 39 grams of sugar), and also come artificially sweetened. Energy shots are artificially sweetened, though some contain up to 7 grams of sugar.
What else do energy drinks and shots contain? All contain caffeine; some add guarana and yerba mate for their caffeine content. Other ingredients, like taurine and B vitamins, are shown in the next section. Their impact in energy drinks is questionable; quantities are usually small, and research on energy drinks has been sparse.
Are energy drinks and shots safe? The biggest danger comes from overconsumption of caffeine, and mixing with alcohol. Many, but not all, of the added ingredients are recognized as safe by the FDA.
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It may inhibit or stop the enzymatic action triggered from the your DNA to produce new brain cells
By ingesting USP Caffeine possibly with Drinking two Energy beverages, your bodies normal brain development, working the normal way in creating a enzymatic response to continue to produce new brain cell development,( two of energy drinks ,over 250mg. of USP GMO man made caffeine crystallize), And the caffeine goes into the blood stream, a destructive behavior occurs. And the enzymatic action to continue to grow new brain cells is inhibited.
Sounds like it’s time to take a deeper look at this 10 Billion dollar beverage mistake, pushed everyday at our children
Red Bull logos printed on most of the skiing communities clothing and equipment, Monster’s Green Claw and Rock star’s outlined star on every Helmet’s the ski kid’s are wearing. All these companies pocketing 100’s of Millions in payroll check to themselves.