What Exactly Is a Dietary Supplement?
March 13, 2026
Caffeinated energy drinks, energy shots, sports gels, weight-loss products, caffeinated gum, and other caffeine-added products are typically regulated as dietary...
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Is Caffeine a Drug or a Food?
March 13, 2026
Technically, caffeine is a type of psychotropic drug (also called a psychoactive drug). That is, it affects the central nervous system and alters...
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5. Wacky Regulations and Misguided Marketing
March 13, 2026
Sometimes caffeine amounts are listed on a label – and sometimes they’re not. FDA and Energy Products Face Scrutiny Even...
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An Army Marches on Caffeine
March 13, 2026
Soldiers are getting a new arsenal of powerful weapons, but these are the kind you eat. Beef jerky, chocolate pudding, gum,...
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The New Buzz of Niche Markets
March 13, 2026
New caffeinated products are surfacing faster than I can type – and some of them are disappearing just as fast....
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4. Hip New Products and Hidden Caffeine
March 13, 2026
If you’ve ever chugged down coffee to keep you awake while driving, you know the benefits of caffeine. But coffee...
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Taking Risks: Energy Drinks and Alcohol
March 13, 2026
Got a thirst? Need a boost? Slurp down a can, or two – or more – of a refreshing, cold...
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5-Hour ENERGY Shot: More amps than advertised?
March 13, 2026
“It contains about as much caffeine as a cup of the leading premium coffee,” say the ads for 5-Hour ENERGY shot....
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Supplements in Energy Drinks
March 13, 2026
The “energy” in energy drinks and energy shots comes from two sources: caffeine (including the caffeine in guarana, yerba mate,...
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Calculate Your Caffeine
March 13, 2026
The infographic above shows caffeine concentration: it reflects the amount of caffeine per ounce – you can use these numbers...
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