Energy Drinks: The Whole Story

March 13, 2026

Energy Drinks
Are energy drinks as safe as a cup of coffee? It depends. Consider this… Both statements are true: Okay, so...
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Profile: Energy Drinks and Shots

March 13, 2026

Energy Drinks and Shots
We tend to think that more is better, but that’s not the case with caffeine. Caffeine is a biphasic drug; low to...
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Supersize Sodas: Caffeine + Sugar

March 13, 2026

Caffeine + Sugar
The bigger the cup, the more sugar, calories, and caffeine it contains. Here’s a look at supersize fountain drink sizes,...
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Profile: Caffeinated Soft Drinks

March 13, 2026

Caffeinated Soft Drinks
Did you know that many fruit-flavored sodas – including carbonated lemonade – are caffeinated? Here’s the scoop on caffeine and...
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Soft Drinks vs. Energy Drinks: Big Differences

March 13, 2026

Soft Drinks vs. Energy Drinks
Grocers stock energy drinks and soft drinks in separate aisles because it’s easy for consumers to confuse the two: both...
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3. Added Caffeine: Pumped Up Sodas, Energy Drinks and Shots

March 13, 2026

3. Added Caffeine: Pumped Up Sodas, Energy Drinks and Shots
For centuries, people self-regulated their caffeine consumption naturally, by taking it in traditional ways. Coffee, tea, chocolate and other botanicals...
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Mate or Yerba Mate Profile

March 13, 2026

Mate or Yerba Mate
For a caffeine boost, some people drink a tea made from mate, also known as yerba mate. Mate’s bitter flavor is an acquired taste,...
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Guarana Profile

March 13, 2026

Guarana Profile
Scan the label on an energy drink or energy shot, and you’ll likely see guarana: an ingredient twice as caffeinated as coffee, and...
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Sunkist Orange Soda: More Peppy Than Pepsi

March 12, 2026

Sunkist Orange Soda
Look closely: Sunkist Orange Soda is even more caffeinated than Pepsi Cola, while Pepsi Max and Sun Drop Citrus Soda zoom to the top of...
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Caffeine and Mental Health

March 12, 2026

Caffeine and Mental Health
Under what conditions can caffeine become a dangerous substance? Mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder or anxiety, combined with...
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