Coffee is for wimps -- at least, according to energy drink producers. Clever marketing toward sleep-deprived Americans catapulted the popularity of drinks containing two to three times the caffeine of regular soda. The drinks typically contain a...
The term "energy drink" has no place in the Food and Drug Administration's vocabulary. The FDA has no definition for these products. The name is the creation of the manufacturers who make them, promising buyers that the drinks will pep them up....
Energy drinks, including Rockstar energy drink, have gained popularity in recent years. Containing a number of "energy-boosting" compounds, as well as sugars, the drinks claim to provide the boost you need to get through the day. Consuming energy...
Speed Energy drink is a carbonated, caffeinated beverage intended to enhance your energy levels and help you fight fatigue. In addition to caffeine, Speed Energy contains B vitamins, amino acids and herbal extracts. Speed Energy is sold in 12 oz....
Energy drinks can be a great way to get that extra boost to push you through the busy work day. 5 Hour Energy has quickly become one of the most popular energy drinks for its ability to provide a caffeine equivalent boost without the crash later....
About one-third of all people have consumed an energy drink, according to a 2011 survey in "Addictive Behaviors." Their potent effects on the brain provide one reason for the popularity of these beverages. Such effects usually result from a high...
Redline energy drink, made by Vital Pharmaceuticals, which trades as VPX, is marketed as an energy booster and weight-loss drink, sold in health food stores and health clubs. Ingredients include a number of stimulants, including dehydrated coffee,...
These days it appears as if there are more energy drinks on the market than soda and juices. While these beverages do increase energy levels, they also come with some side effects. Here is what you need to know about the effects and risks of...
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...
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...
First there was coffee, now there are energy drinks. Available in a variety of options, from quick 2 oz. 5-hour shots to behemoth 24-oz. drinks, energy drinks proclaim to provide a boost when you're feeling fatigued or run down but need the extra...
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...
Energy drinks such as Red Bull are popular on university campuses because of the boost they give to lethargic students, enhancing focus, alertness and concentration. The Red Bull Energy Drink website claims that its product "vitalizes body and...
Amp Energy was released in 2001 by the Pepsi Co. to compete with another energy drink competitor. Energy drinks such as Amp are popular, especially on university campuses, and the trend shows no sign of abating. Energy drinks boast of giving you...
Whether they're looking for a boost in studying, athletics, partying or just to get through the day, teens consume plenty of energy drinks. About 30 to 50 percent of adolescents and young adults consume energy drinks, according to self-reported...
More than half of college students drink energy drinks at least once a month, according to an October 2007 research study published in the "Nutrition Journal." Amp, an energy drink sold by Pepsi, is one of several such drinks on the market....
NOS Energy is a "high-performance" energy drink that contains caffeine, carbohydrates and other ingredients purported to increase your energy and alertness levels. While NOS Energy may help you fight fatigue, it is not an adequate replacement for...
Combining energy drinks with alcohol is gaining popularity. According to a report published by the Marin Institute in 2007, 34 percent of adults ages 18 to 24 report regular energy drink consumption. Beverage companies have monopolized upon this...
Redline energy drink is developed by VPX Sports and contains a proprietary blend of caffeine, amino acids, derivatives and some herbal ingredients such as yohimbine, evodiamine, huperzine A, green tea and yerba mate. It is meant to give a boost to...
Cocaine energy drink is a carbonated beverage that, contrary to its name, does not contain the illicit drug cocaine. According to the company website, Cocaine energy drink contains 350 percent more stimulants than the popular energy drink Red...
Monster is an energy drink that is widely available in the United Sates. According to MonsterEnergy.com, the drink has 27g of sugar per serving, with two servings per can. The "energy" comes from the sugar content and a formula that includes...
Relentless Energy Drinks is a Coca Cola product. According to the Relentless Energy website, its product campaign is based on the promise to provide, "the stamina focus and drive you need. When you need it." It targets the youth market and...
While you probably realize that energy drinks aren't the healthiest beverage choices, you probably don't worry about side effects before you drink one, but XS Energy Drink's own website warns that pregnant or lactating women, young children and...
Energy drinks have exploded in popularity during the past 10 years. Most of these products include a proprietary blend of ingredients. Some drinks come in a beverage can, whereas others such as Liftoff come in a tablet form. According to the...
Beverage makers offer a wide variety of energy drinks. The SoBe Company discontinued its popular “Adrenaline Rush” line, but the drinks remain available in certain locations. Nicknamed “Arush,” Adrenaline Rush featured the...
Energy drinks are consumed by people from all walks of life. They are common among the physically active, among busy professionals and among those with an active social life. Many energy drink brands cater to these various groups by promising more...
The ingredients found in energy drinks affect not only you but also your unborn baby if you consume them during pregnancy. Many energy drinks contain more caffeine than a cup of coffee, according to the Centers for Science of the Public Interest....
Energy drinks have taken the United States by storm. Every day, teens and adults forgo coffee for their choice of energy in a can. Some claim to provide lasting energy for hours, improve your attenuation and stamina or just give you wings....
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...
