One out of every five dollars spent on soft drinks is used to buy an energy drink, according to the website Market Research World. For a quick boost to your energy levels, these drinks are very alluring to the overworked and over-tired crowd. As a...
New brands of energy drinks seem to show up on shelves of gas stations and grocery store every week. They can increase energy before a workout, as a quick afternoon pick-me-up, or to provide energy throughout the day. The amount of caffeine and...
Energy drinks usually contain high amounts of sugar and caffeine. While glucose is important to keep up energy levels, the amount of sugar often found in energy drinks are considered to be too high and can cause seizures, heart palpitations,...
Energy drinks are useful for helping you keep up with the pace of modern life, but most of them are based upon the original energy drink--coffee. This is because the central ingredient in most energy drinks is caffeine, even though energy drinks...
If you suffer Crohn's disease consuming caffeinated energy drinks may aggravate your condition. This inflammatory bowel disease does not have a known cure, so you must manage your symptoms with medication, lifestyle and food choices. This disease...
A marketing claim for one AMP Energy drink promises to help you focus and keep you on top of your game with B vitamins, taurine, Panax ginseng and guarana seed extract. A 16-oz. high-calorie variety also contains caffeine, high fructose corn...
5-Hour Energy is an energy drink sold in 50-ml shots. The manufacturer of this product claims that it will provide an energy boost without causing a sugar crash. The company sells three different types of shots: original, decaf and extra strength....
Monster Energy Drinks are among the most popular drinks of a growing market of energy drinks. According to MonsterEnergy.com, Monster Energy Drinks contain 27 g sugar and an energy blend that includes caffeine, guarana, L-carnitine, inositol,...
Energy drinks are ubiquitous -- and big business. Projected sales of energy drinks in the U.S. may top $9 billion in 2011, and young people under 25 comprise the major audience for these caffeine and supplement-enhanced beverages. Some young...
Energy drinks are beverages containing ingredients purported to boost energy levels, such as caffeine. The safety of these products depends largely on their individual ingredients and the amount in which they're consumed. Energy drinks that...
Energy drinks are marketed with the claim that they will boost your energy. Different energy drinks contain different ingredients and these are the primary disadvantage of these beverages. While certain brands of energy drinks may in fact provide...
You live in a fast-paced world and it takes a lot of energy to squeeze in work, housework, the family and social commitments. New products promising to boost your energy hit the market every day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
The United States has some of the most lax regulations when it comes to regulating and labeling energy drinks, according to a 2010 report published in the “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” journal. As a result, companies can claim a number of...
Between work, school, friends and extracurricular activities, it's no wonder teenagers may be tempted to turn to energy drinks to boost their energy and beat fatigue. Unfortunately, the effects of energy drinks on teenagers may be more serious...
According to a Jan. 4, 2007, segment on NPR's "Morning Edition," teenagers and young adults spend $2.3 billion on highly-caffeinated energy drinks like Monster, Red Bull, Amp and Full Throttle. Some of the energy drinks contain five times the...
Energy drinks are any beverage that is promoted to increase energy, alertness or athletic performance. While some of the ingredients in most energy drinks may indeed increase your energy levels, these same ingredients can also be harmful to your...
Energy drinks mixed with alcohol are a dangerous combination that is popular with college-age drinkers. Energy drinks contain caffeine, often in high amounts, or other powerful stimulants such as evodamine or yohimbine, which are considered even...
Energy drinks, such as Red Bull, have recently experienced a massive increase in production and sales within the United States. According to an article in the "NIH Public Access", over 700 new energy drinks brands were launched in 2006 and 2007....
Energy drinks are everywhere on college campuses. If you're one of the many students who quaffs them in an effort to study later or party longer, you might want to think twice before you crack open another one. Although energy drinks sell...
Energy drinks claim to give you the boost you need to wake up for your morning workout or stay focused throughout a long afternoon. If these promises are attractive to you, you might be wondering whether Monster Energy drinks are a good choice....
A number of energy drinks are available on the market and contain caffeine, guarana and herbal supplements such as ginkgo and ginseng. Depending on the brand and specific variety, for example sugar-free or five-hour energy, these drinks contain a...
Healthy weight loss depends on burning more calories than you consume each day. Some energy drink makers claim that their products can help you lose weight, either by suppressing your appetite or by increasing your metabolism. Energy drinks may...
Energy drinks are popular in today's fast-paced world. These drinks seem to be everywhere. While they may make consumers feel more energetic and yield the short-term results that were sought, they may have negative effects on health. Being aware...
Energy drinks have become increasingly more popular with several subgroups of people. There are hundreds of brand names, and each claims specific benefits. In particular, weight lifters have begun to ponder the benefits of using energy drinks to...
Keeping your mind sharp and alert is a priority during certain times like final exams, a long road trip or an important business meeting. Energy drinks may seem to help you focus but the habitual use of energy drinks poses health risks that may...
Between 30 and 50 percent of teens drink energy drinks, according to a 2011 article published in the journal "Pediatrics." However, these drinks are associated with a number of side effects and safety concerns for teens. As they don't provide much...
Energy drinks and sports drinks are not the same. While sports drinks provide electrolytes such as sodium and potassium to help replace those lost during lengthy, intense exercise sessions, energy drinks are infused with ingredients such as...
While an occasional energy drink is typically safe, drinking more than one a day may produce adverse effects even in healthy adults, according to the University of California, Davis. Excessive caffeine consumption, for example, can lead to an...
A feeling of fatigue or lack of energy is commonplace among most adults; however, for most these lethargic sensations are caused by identifiable reasons, such as lack of sleep. While a lack of energy may not be a sign of a serious illness, it may...
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