Energy drinks are a relatively recent invention of mankind. Although their components have been used as invigorating since the centuries before the invention of aluminum cans. It seems that the invention of energy tonics is a panacea for students during the session, workers during the days of the deadline, going to the record of fitness, tired drivers and visitors to nightclubs and everyone who is very tired, but must continue to be in a cheerful state of mind and body. I drank a jar - and you no longer nod, but you can continue again and again ...
Manufacturers claim that their drinks only benefit and produce more and more new varieties. If everything is so rosy, why did legislators try to pass a law restricting the distribution of a miracle drink? Let's figure it out.
Caffeine. It contains all, without exception, "energy". Acts as a stimulant: 100 mg of caffeine stimulates mental activity, 238 mg increases cardiovascular endurance. To get this effect, you need to drink at least three cans, but the manufacturers of "energy drinks" recommend consuming no more than 1-2 cans per day.
Taurine. One jar contains on average 400 to 1000 mg of taurine. It is an amino acid stored in muscle tissue. It is believed that it improves the functioning of the heart muscle. Recently, however, opinions have appeared among physicians that taurine does not have any effect on the human body at all.
Carnitine. It is a component of human cells that contributes to the rapid oxidation of fatty acids. Carnitine enhances metabolism and reduces muscle fatigue.
Guarana and ginseng. Medicinal plants with tonic properties. Guarana leaves are used in medicine: they remove lactic acid from muscle tissues, reducing pain during physical exertion, prevent atherosclerosis and cleanse the liver. Doctors, however, believe that the stimulating properties attributed to guarana and ginseng are not confirmed by research.
B vitamins. Necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system and the brain in particular. The body can feel the lack of them, but increasing the dose will not improve your performance, mental abilities or anything else, as the energy drink manufacturers are trying to convince.
Melatonin. Contained in the body and is responsible for the daily rhythm of a person.
Matein. The substance that is part of the South American green tea mate. Ilex Paraguarensis evergreen tree extract helps fight hunger and promotes weight loss.
Facts "For"
If you just need to cheer up or activate the brain, energy drinks are great for these purposes.
You can find a drink according to your needs. Energy drinks are divided into groups for people with different needs: some have more caffeine, others have vitamins and carbohydrates. "Coffee" drinks are suitable for avid workaholics and students who work or study at night, and "vitamin-carbohydrate" drinks are for active people who prefer to spend their free time in the gym.
In energy drinks there is a complex of vitamins and glucose. There is no need to talk about the benefits of vitamins. Glucose is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, involved in oxidative processes and delivers energy to the muscles, brain and other vital organs.
The effect of taking coffee lasts 1-2 hours, from energy drinks - 3-4. In addition, almost all energy drinks are carbonated, which accelerates their effect - this is the third difference from coffee.
The packaging allows you to use energy drinks in any situation (dance floor, car), which is not always possible with the same coffee or tea.
Facts against:
Drinks can be consumed strictly dosed. Maximum - 2 cans per day. As a result of the consumption of a drink in excess of the norm, a significant increase in blood pressure or blood sugar levels.
In France, Denmark and Norway, energy drinks are banned from grocery stores, they are sold only in pharmacies, as they are considered a medicine. And recently, the Swedish authorities launched an investigation into the deaths of three people, allegedly occurring after drinking energy drinks.
Vitamins contained in energy tonics cannot replace a multivitamin complex.
People with blood pressure or heart problems should avoid these drinks.
The opinion that the tonic saturates with energy is absolutely wrong. The contents of the jar, like a key, opens the door to the body's internal reserves. In other words - the bank does not give energy, it sucks it out of you. A person uses his own resources, or, more simply, borrows them from himself. Debt, of course, sooner or later has to be repaid, paying with fatigue, insomnia, irritability and depression.
An energy drink, like a drink containing sugar and caffeine, is not safe for a young body.
Many energetic drinks contain a large amount of vitamin B, which can cause heart palpitations and trembling in the hands and feet.
Fitness lovers should remember that caffeine is a good diuretic. So, it is impossible to drink a drink after a workout, during which we lose water.
In case of overdose, possible side effects: tachycardia, psychomotor agitation, nervousness, depression.
Tonics contain taurine and glucuronolactone. The content of taurine is several times higher than in all other products, the amount of glucuronolactone contained in two cans can be almost 500 times (!) Exceeding the daily dose of this substance. How these components work in such doses in our body is unknown even to scientists. It is unclear how they interact with caffeine. That is why the experts of the Scientific Committee on Food of the European Union officially declare that the safety of using taurine and glucuronolactone in such doses has not been established and further studies are needed for this.
As you can see, there are more arguments "against" than arguments "for". And yet, it is quite possible that there will come a moment in your life (hopefully a one-time) when you feel the need to drink a jar of energy drinks. In this case, read the rules for the use of tonics, which help not to harm your beloved body.
Rules of use
Do not exceed the daily dose of caffeine - this is about two cans of the average energy drink. Taking more than two cans in a row can harm your health: the body's resources have already been exhausted, and therefore, instead of the desired effect, you will experience side effects.
At the end of the energy, the body needs rest to restore resources.
Do not drink drinks after sports - both of which increase blood pressure.
Drinks should not be consumed by pregnant women, children and adolescents, the elderly, with hypertension, diseases of the cardiovascular system, glaucoma, sleep disturbances, increased excitability and sensitivity to caffeine.
Caffeine is excreted from the blood after 3-5 hours, and even then by half. Therefore, it is impossible to mix tonics and other caffeinated drinks (coffee, tea) during this time - you can greatly exceed the allowable dose.
Many drinks are high in calories. If you use energy drinks at the gym, drink them only before your workout. If your plans include only restoring strength, and you are not going to lose weight, you can use such tonics both before and after classes.
Do not mix tonics with alcohol (as is often done, for example, by visitors to nightclubs). Caffeine increases blood pressure, and when combined with alcohol, its effect is greatly enhanced. As a result, a person can easily experience a hypertensive crisis.
Experts in the field of health and medicine argue that tonics are no more than fortified coffee substitutes, only more hazardous to health. And fruit juices and glucose, found in many foods, can elevate our spirit to the same heights. So it's up to you to decide whether to use tonics or not. But now we have a reason to drink a cup of coffee with your favorite chocolate bar (instead of tonic) without remorse!
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- Energy drinks (stimulants)
- Isotonics (sport catalysts)
Energy drinks are produced by a large number of companies, but they differ only in labels, the composition in large numbers is almost identical:
- Caffeine
- Taurine
- Ginseng
- Lemongrass
- Guarana
- Vitamins B2, B5, B6, B12, C, PP
- Melatonin
- Matein
What is isotonic
Isotonics are presented on the market in two forms - in liquid and in powders. And the formulas of their composition are very different from each other. Most often in isotonic drinks (they are also called iso-osmotic) the following components are found:
- Sugar
- mineral salts
- Acid Regulator
- Vitamins C, E, B1
- Maltodextrin
- beta carotene
- Flavoring additives
- Food coloring
Harm
The effect of energy drinks on the body
Many people believe that by drinking an energy drink, they replenish the energy resources of their body. Actually it is not. The energy drink only stimulates the nervous, cardiovascular and endocrine systems. As a result, the human body, experiencing stress, begins to work with an increased load, releasing a large dose of adrenaline into the bloodstream, causing the effect of euphoria or hyperactivity. In this state, the wear resistance of the body falls, and the resource of internal organs is significantly reduced.
With the constant use of energy drinks, a person depletes his internal body reserves and depresses the nervous system, which can lead to:
- breakdown
- insomnia
- Irritability
- depression
- lethal outcome
Composition of energy drinks
Many energy drinks containing a large amount of vitamin B in their composition cause heart palpitations and tremors in the limbs.
The amount of caffeine in energy drinks can be harmful to your health. After consuming one jar of energy drinks, caffeine is excreted from the body within 3-5 hours, after which the body needs rest. If at this moment you drink coffee, tea or drink another jar of energy drinks, then the daily allowable dose of caffeine will be exceeded several times, and this can lead to an increase or decrease in pressure, tachycardia.
The amount of taurine, which is part of energy drinks, exceeds the daily norm by hundreds of times. In case of an overdose, it can cause:
- Stomach ache
- Exacerbation of the ulcer
- Gastritis
- arrhythmia
- Interruptions in cardiac activity
It is for this reason that the sale of energy drinks is prohibited in a number of countries.
Some energy drinks contain glucuronolactone, "veiled" in the composition with different spelling variations. This drug was developed by the US Department of Defense. It was tested on American soldiers during the Vietnam War. The main purpose of the drug was to raise the morale of the soldiers. As a result of the test, it turned out that glucuronolactone simply destroys the human body, causing brain tumors and progressive cirrhosis of the liver. As a result, the drug was banned as a hazardous chemical.
Caffeine is addictive. Therefore, those who like to “recharge” after a while begin to increase the number of cans of energy drinks they drink per day, and some switch to alcohol-containing energy drinks.
Caffeine in combination with alcohol causes the strongest blow to the heart. The fact is that these two substances have a multidirectional effect. Alcohol has a depressant effect, and caffeine has a tonic effect, as a result, the heart cannot adapt and begins to work in the wrong rhythm.
Caffeine, which is part of the energy drink, has a strong diuretic effect. Usually, after drinking an energy drink, people do not drink water, since the energy drink is used not only to restore strength, but also to quench thirst. In fact, the result is the opposite. The body is dehydrated.
D-ribose, a carbohydrate required for ATP synthesis, can lead to overexcitation and muscle pain.
Artificially synthesized vitamins D6, B12, C can cause gastrointestinal disorders, and vitamin C also causes allergies.
Ginseng can lead to overexcitation and high blood pressure.
Due to the large amount of sugar and acids contained in energy drinks, their use disrupts the acid-base balance in the mouth, and also destroys tooth enamel.
Harm of isotonics
Isotonics do not harm the body, with the exception of individual intolerance to certain components in the composition.
Benefit
The benefits of energy drinks
Energy drinks stimulate the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system and the endocrine system, causing a surge of strength, a feeling of cheerfulness, lack of fatigue, and improve thought processes.
Glucose, a number of vitamins and herbal ingredients found in energy drinks, speeds up the oxidation process in the body, which gives muscles and internal organs additional strength.
Need to know!
After drinking an energy drink, the tonic effect lasts twice as long as from a cup of coffee, and a feeling of a surge of energy is felt almost immediately after taking an energy drink due to gases.
The energy drink can be consumed wherever it is convenient due to its compact and convenient packaging.
The benefits of isotonics
Isotonics quickly replenish fluid losses in the body during heavy physical exertion.
The use of isotonic supplies the body with a complex of carbohydrates, replenishes glycogen stores during exercise, and vitamin B1 is involved in the metabolism that occurs in the body and in the process of assimilation of carbohydrates.
Also, isotonics contribute to the compensation of calcium and magnesium lost during active sweating, and necessary for the normal functioning of the muscles. That is, isotonic helps the muscles replenish vital minerals, helping to increase endurance, improve strength, prevent cramps and speed up the recovery process after a workout.
Protective vitamins C, E and beta-carotene, which are part of isotonic drinks, limit the production of free radicals during sports activities.
Drinking energy drinks
When drinking energy drinks, do not mix them with alcohol. This will cause a sharp jump in pressure and can lead to a hypertensive crisis.
Do not allow children under 12 years of age to use energy drinks and try to protect teenagers under the age of 18 from them. Energy drinks harm the growing and developing body.
Do not drink energy drinks after sports training. This leads to dehydration of the body, increased blood pressure.
It is better to refrain from using energy drinks in the heat. At high temperatures, the vegetative and cardiovascular systems already work at full capacity, trying to balance the temperature of the body, and the energy drink, speeding up the processes in the body, warms it up even more. In addition, energy drinks are most often sold cold, which worsens the situation even more, as the body begins to experience stress from temperature changes. All these factors can cause vegetative crises with hypertonic or hypotonic slopes.
Do not consume more than two cans of energy drink per day and do this no more than twice a week.
After drinking an energy drink, do not drink drinks containing caffeine (coffee, tea, etc.) for 5-6 hours, so as not to become a victim of an overdose.
After drinking an energy drink, be sure to give your body a rest.
It is strictly forbidden to consume energy drinks: for the elderly, pregnant or lactating women, people suffering from glaucoma, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, increased excitability. People suffering from sleep disorders, nervous disorders and with individual intolerance to caffeine.
If you are actively involved in sports or experiencing heavy physical exertion, you can use Isotonics. They contribute to the rapid recovery of the body and have virtually no contraindications.
How long does the energy drink last?
- Compound(brand, that is) of an energy drink (content in it taurine and caffeine- the main pathogensquot ;. If you carefully read the information on the can (bottle) of a particular drink, you will notice that it is often different for each energy drinker. Accordingly, the effect of drinking can be stronger and longer if in energy more concentration taurine and caffeine.
- Of course, it will affect number, in other words, drunk dose. If, for example, one can can invigorate 2-3 hours, then from 2-3 cans drunk after dinner, for example, you can not fall asleep until the morning.
- Regularity of use- a key parameter, since in a few months addiction may occur and, as a result, the absence of the previous effect of cheerfulness.
I can’t say by the time, but I drink before going to bed, I wake up still covered.
The energy drink does not take effect immediately. After about half an hour, you will get an energy surge - caffeine will invigorate you. Enough of this cheerfulness for a few hours. Then either you will have to drink an energy drink again, or you will have to put up with a lethargic state
The action of any non-alcoholic energy drink ranges from 3 to 4 hours, it all depends on the brand of the drink itself. But they should not be abused categorically, as it can cause great harm body, it contains a lot of caffeine and all sorts of other chemical drinks. Be careful when using it.
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It will be about non-alcoholic energy drinks. I want to say right away that my answer will be based solely on personal experience, because at one time I quite often used energy drinks in considerable dosages. So, the effect of the energy drink, including the duration of the effect on the nervous system of the consumer, may depend on a number of reasons:
One way or another, with energy drinks, however trite it may sound, you need to be very careful and, if possible, reduce their consumption to a minimum. The norms declared by the manufacturer (no more than 1 can per day) are, in my opinion, very high, I would recommend drinking them no more than a couple of times a week, and really in emergency cases. Then cheerfulness will last about 3 hours without significant consequences on the body and on the psyche as well. Be healthy!
If we are talking about non-alcoholic energy drinks such as Bulid, Red Bull, Jaguar, then such an energy drink can affect the human body three hours, this is if you rarely use it. But if this happens often, then constantly the dose will need to be increased in order for this effect to continue.
And if at first there will be enough jars of two hundred and fifty grams, then then a jar of five hundred grams will already be needed.
In principle, when you are very tired, it can help out and give vigor, because it contains caffeine and taurine. You can drink it if you don’t get enough sleep, or you need a state of vivacity, but of course you shouldn’t abuse it at all.
Firstly, it all depends on the body and the energy drink itself. I only drank alcoholic energy drinks a couple of times, I didn’t like it. non-alcoholic drank when I drove cars from Europe. When you didn’t sleep for two days, the energy drink helped for a maximum of two hours. The next one was already for an hour, and then you drink it like soda.
Energy drinks such as Red Bull or Adrenaline Rush start working within 30 minutes. The duration of their action will depend on how often you use this energy drink, but on average, if you do not abuse it, then about 3-4 hours.
Energy drinks last up to a day, the state of vigilant drunkquot ;, when drowsiness is replaced by cheerfulness due to a mixture of caffeine, taurine and alcohol, do not allow a person to sleep.
The danger of this drink is that a person does not control the alcohol he has drunk, because he feels alert and soberquot ;, therefore, the dose may be exceeded than usual, which causes insomnia, which lasts a long time.
People either sit down on such drinks and spoil the nervous system, or switch to more serious stimulants, which always ends in death.
It all depends on how much you drink. After one jar, vivacity can disappear even after half an hour. But if you go too far with the use of energy drinks, it may well become very bad. It's better not to get involved with them.
Caffeine is placed in the composition of energy drinks, and caffeine is an intense brain stimulant, a burst of superactivity occurs after half an hour, and lasts up to four hours, then fatigue and apathy set in. To feel energetic energy you need to drink every four hours, but you must admit that this is harmful to the body.
Power engineers act only on average from three to four hours, while the action does not swell immediately, but after about thirty minutes. After the end of the action, energy and vigor goes away, a new portion of this harmful for the body of the drink.
Invented quite recently. But mankind has been using their ingredients for centuries to cheer up.
Absolutely everyone drinks energy drinks: office workers who have to finish their work in the evening; students while preparing for the exam; drivers who have been on the road for a long time, and just those who like the taste of an energy drink. Cheerfulness and a surge of strength - that's what these people want to get, considering the energy drink to be a miraculous drink.
Just a small jar - and the energy overflows again. The producers of this miracle drink claim that the energy drink does not cause any harm, its effect on the body is comparable to that of ordinary tea.
But everything would be fine, if not for one but. They want to limit distribution. Does this mean that energy drinks are not so harmless? Then questions arise: "Is it possible to drink energy drinks? The consequences of drinking energy drinks - what are they?" This will be discussed in the article.
How did energy sources appear?
People constantly stimulated their nervous system. For example, in Asia and China they always drank strong tea, in the Middle East - coffee, in Africa they ate kola nuts.
At the end of the 20th century, an energy drink was invented in Asia. The Austrian Dietrich Mateschic, who was at that time in Hong Kong, independently developed his recipe and began to produce it for sale. The new drink quickly gained popularity. Currently, "Red Bull" has captured 70% of the energy market.
Which countries allow the sale of energy drinks?
- in Denmark, France and Norway, energy drinks can only be found in pharmacies;
- in Russia, the sale of energy drinks at school is prohibited; contraindications and side effects must be written on the label;
- It is illegal in the US to sell alcoholic energy drinks.
Many countries have already begun to ban the sale of energy drinks. For example, in Ireland, one athlete died in training because he drank three cans of energy drinks.
In Sweden, too, there were sad incidents. teens mixed alcoholic drinks and energy, as a result they died.
Composition of energy drinks
- Caffeine. Undoubtedly, this is the most popular energy drink. Millions of people drink coffee to get a boost of energy. All energy drinks contain caffeine. This component is an excellent stimulant. 100 mg of caffeine increase mental alertness, and 250 mg improve cardiovascular endurance. To achieve the desired effect, you need to drink three cans of energy drinks, but this exceeds the daily dose.
- Taurine. It is an amino acid found in human muscles. It improves the work of the heart, but recently doctors began to refute this hypothesis. Some doctors claim that taurine has no effect on the human body at all. One energy bank contains from 300 to 100 mg of this substance.
- Carnitine. Found in human cells. Reduces fatigue and increases endurance. This element is able to burn body fat and can improve metabolic processes in the body.
- Ginseng and guarana. These are medicinal plants. They have a tonic effect on the human body. Guarana has found its use in medicine: it relieves muscle pain by removing lactic acid from the tissues. Guarana cleanses the liver and prevents atherosclerosis.
- B vitamins. These components are simply necessary for a person. Thanks to them, the human brain and nervous system function properly. A lack of B vitamins can adversely affect human health. Manufacturers of energy drinks claim that if you get vitamins of this group in large quantities, then mental abilities will improve significantly. This is just a marketing ploy. An excess of vitamin B will negatively affect the human body.
- Melatonin. This substance is found in the human body. It is responsible for biorhythms.
- Matein. The substance helps to dull the feeling of hunger and has a fat burning effect.
Pros and cons of using energy drinks
Scientists have not come to a general conclusion whether energy drinks are harmful or beneficial. Some perceive them as ordinary lemonade, while others believe that if you regularly use energy drinks, you can harm your body.
pros
- The choice of energy drinks is huge. Everyone can find an energy drink that will fully meet their tastes and preferences. Some drinks may be fruit-flavored, while others may be plain. There are drinks with a high content of vitamins, and there are with a high content of caffeine.
- Energy drinks can lift your mood in minutes, and they can also quickly improve mental alertness.
- is a real lifesaver for students, workaholics, drivers and athletes.
- Glucose and various vitamins are added to many energy drinks. Glucose gives strength and energy, and the benefits of vitamins are known to absolutely everyone.
- The energy drink lasts about 4 hours, which is 2 times longer than the effect of a cup of coffee. Moreover, energy drinks start to act much faster than coffee.
- Energy drinks are convenient to use: you can always keep them in your bag or car. Energy is always at hand!
Minuses
- Energy drinks should be consumed strictly in accordance with the prescribed dose: no more than two cans per day. If you drink more, then an increase in blood sugar and pressure is guaranteed.
- All the vitamins that are added to energy drinks will not replace vitamins from natural products and from multivitamin complexes.
- Those with heart disease and those suffering from high or low blood pressure should not drink energy drinks.
- The energy drink is not a miracle drink at all. It does not give a person energy. This drink just shows the body where to get it from. Energy drinks are just the key that opens the door to cheerfulness. To put it simply, power engineers do not give us strength, they only get our own energy from the reserves. After this drink has taken out the last strength from the reserves, the person becomes irritable and tired.
- Caffeine, which is contained in any energy drink, depletes the human nervous system. The energy drink works for 4 hours, but after this time a person just needs to rest. Moreover, caffeine can be addictive.
- Huge doses of caffeine and glucose added to an energy drink can harm a person.
- Some add an incredible amount of vitamin B, which greatly exceeds the daily dose. Exceeding the norm can cause muscle tremors and rapid heart rate.
- Caffeine has diuretic properties. Therefore, after power loads, it is forbidden to drink energy drinks, because the body has already lost a lot of fluid through sweat.
- Glucuronolactone and taurine are added to some energy drinks. These substances are contained in the drink in unrealistically large doses. For example, taurine exceeds daily allowance 10 times, and glucuronolactone - as much as 250! Scientists have not yet figured out how safe this dose is for humans. Research is underway on this topic.
Side effects of energy drinks
With regular use of energy drinks, you can notice the following side effects:
- tachycardia - increased heart rate, the norm for a person is 60 beats per minute, but with tachycardia, 90 or more heart beats can be observed;
- psychomotor agitation - anxiety, which can be expressed in various ways: from uncontrolled motor restlessness to shouting out various phrases and sounds for no reason;
- increased nervousness - fatigue, lack of sleep at night and drowsiness during the day, irritability and frequent headaches, all these symptoms directly indicate excessive nervousness;
- depression - lack of joy, indifference to everything that happens, impaired thinking.
What is the right way to drink energy drinks?
It can be seen that the cons of energy drinks are much more than the pros. But still, everyone may have a situation where one simply cannot do without an energy drink. To do this, you need to study all the postulates of the use of energy drinks in order to protect yourself from negative consequences.
- No more than two cans of energy per day! They contain a daily dose of caffeine, it is strictly forbidden to exceed it.
- After drinking an energy drink, you need to rest. It is desirable that this was a full sleep.
- It is forbidden to drink energy drinks after a sports load. As mentioned above, the energy drink removes water from the body. Moreover, energy drinks, like sports training, increase blood pressure;
- You can not drink energy drinks in the presence of the following diseases: hypertension, heart disease and glaucoma. It is also forbidden to drink energy drinks if you suffer from insomnia and have caffeine intolerance.
- You can not give energy to kids and teenagers. Some people ask "Can children drink energy drinks?". The consequences may not be very pleasant, so it is better for the guys not to offer this drink.
- Within 5 hours after drinking the energy drink, it is forbidden to drink tea or coffee.
- Energy drinks and alcohol don't mix. The energy drink raises blood pressure, and alcohol at times enhances the effect of this drink. As a result, you can earn a hypertensive crisis.
Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Drinks
- Can I drink an expired energy drink? It is forbidden. At least it threatens poisoning. It's a product just like any other. It's better to buy a new jar of energy drink than to put yourself at risk.
- Can teenagers drink energy drinks? If the energy drink does not contain alcohol, this does not mean that it is unsafe. Persons 15-16 years old are not recommended to drink this drink.
- Can children under 13 drink energy drinks? If teenagers should not drink energy drinks, then even more so for children. This drink may adversely affect nervous system growing organism.
- Can pregnant women drink energy drinks? It is forbidden. Pregnant women are better off eating a nutritious diet and avoiding foods containing caffeine. Substances that make up energy drinks can harm the fetus.
- Can I drink an energy drink before an exam? Can. Just follow the instructions for using this product.
- Can I drink an energy drink before a workout? In small quantities. It is forbidden to drink an energy drink after a workout.
- Can you drink energy drinks under the age of 18? The store can sell energy drinks to people under 18, but this does not mean that they can be consumed. Conscientious manufacturers on the labels of energy drinks indicate: "Forbidden for use by persons under 18 years of age."
What brands of energy drinks can be found?
- Red Bull.
- Burn.
- Adrenaline Rush.
These are the most popular non-alcoholic energy drinks.
Also on the shelves of the store you can find alcoholic energy drinks. It is strictly forbidden to drink them! If you see alcohol in the composition of an energy drink, then put it aside, take care of your health.
What is the difference between non-alcoholic energy drinks?
It is worth saying a few words about which of the listed energy drinks harms the body the least.
- Red Bull is a drink similar in composition and action to a cup of coffee with a spoonful of sugar.
- Burn - a huge amount of guarana, theobromine and caffeine has been added to this drink.
- Adrenaline Rush is the safest of all energy drinks. it has an invigorating effect with the help of ginseng, which is a common medicinal plant.
In conclusion
Whichever drink you prefer, it is worth remembering that these are just carbonated analogues of a cup of coffee. Energy drinks can harm the body.
Vitamins and substances that are part of energy drinks can be found in juices, fruits and chocolate.
Think maybe it's better to drink a cup of strong and fragrant coffee with a piece of dark chocolate, how to poison your body with energy drinks?
