Are energy drinks and pills safe and effective?

The term energy drink has describes a wide spectrum of drinks, so it’s probably helpful to break it down a bit. At one end of the line would be old school “sports drinks� Like Gatorade, Powerade, etc. Which are mainly supplying their “energy�

From some sugar. Beyond that, is what most people start to think of when they think of “energy drinksâ€? €“ Red Bull, Monster Energy, Rock Staretc. Most of these drinks use sugar, caffeine and other ingredients like taurine and guarana to provide the “energyâ€?.

Beyond that, there is a whole range of what many consider “fringe� Energy drinks than include all of the above ingredients, some bonus ingredients and often a label with more instructions than your average medicine bottle. Some of these drinks even used to contain ephedra until the FDA banned it in 2004 (note: the FDA does not regulate these drinks, but did put a ban specifically on ephedra).

Most people would say that a sports drink consumed in moderation at the right time can actually be beneficial. Drinking too much sugar isn’t good for you, but at the right point they can help your body recover. Beyond that is where the debate gets a lot more heated.

Many people argue that the chemicals in other energy drinks range from concerning to dangerous (see this article in the NY Times: http://nyti.ms/aj9JwG). Several deaths were linked to ephedra and there is quite a bit of debate about the safety of things like taurine and guarana which have not been banned. Even the “safe�

Ingredients like sugar and caffeine can cause insomnia, nervousness, headaches, etc. I’ve personally only tried these once – one of the “popular� Energy drinks a few years ago. Almost immediately, I felt my heart rate increase and I just couldn’t believe that something that could adjust my bodies’ physiology that quickly would be something good for me to consume on a regular basis.

Others may have different experiences or different beliefs, but I think it’s better to stay away from these drinks.

The term energy drink has describes a wide spectrum of drinks, so it’s probably helpful to break it down a bit. At one end of the line would be old school “sports drinks” like Gatorade, Powerade, etc. Which are mainly supplying their “energy” from some sugar. Beyond that, is what most people start to think of when they think of “energy drinks” – Red Bull, Monster Energy, Rock Staretc. Most of these drinks use sugar, caffeine and other ingredients like taurine and guarana to provide the “energy”.

Beyond that, there is a whole range of what many consider “fringe” energy drinks than include all of the above ingredients, some bonus ingredients and often a label with more instructions than your average medicine bottle. Some of these drinks even used to contain ephedra until the FDA banned it in 2004 (note: the FDA does not regulate these drinks, but did put a ban specifically on ephedra). Most people would say that a sports drink consumed in moderation at the right time can actually be beneficial.

Drinking too much sugar isn’t good for you, but at the right point they can help your body recover. Beyond that is where the debate gets a lot more heated. Many people argue that the chemicals in other energy drinks range from concerning to dangerous (see this article in the NY Times: http://nyti.ms/aj9JwG).

Several deaths were linked to ephedra and there is quite a bit of debate about the safety of things like taurine and guarana which have not been banned. Even the “safe” ingredients like sugar and caffeine can cause insomnia, nervousness, headaches, etc. I’ve personally only tried these once – one of the “popular” energy drinks a few years ago. Almost immediately, I felt my heart rate increase and I just couldn’t believe that something that could adjust my bodies’ physiology that quickly would be something good for me to consume on a regular basis.

Others may have different experiences or different beliefs, but I think it’s better to stay away from these drinks.

For the most part energy drinks are safe as long as you aren’t drinking an entire case of them in one sitting. Whether they are actually effective is usually up to the person taking them and the purpose behind them taking them. If someone hasn’t slept in two days and begins taking energy drinks as a substitute for sleep the probably are not going to see a high level of effectiveness.

If they are taking the pills or the drinks just for a quick boost of energy then they will be more effective. I recently tried the Five Hour Energy drink because I was feeling run down and had to make a long trip in the car and I don’t think it affected me in the slightest. I still felt run down and groggy even after I gave the drink ample chances to start working.

The question isn’t as simple as it sounds. Generally speaking, yes, energy drinks and pills are both safe and effective. However, it also depends on the active ingredients in the product you select.

Many energy drinks rely on ingredients like sugar and caffeine to boost the user’s energy. Both of these ingredients are safe in moderation. Unfortunately, both of these ingredients also tend to cause a crash (which is an energy level lower than the level you had to begin with).

In some cases, energy pills and drinks contain herbal ingredients which cause anxiety, elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and allergic reactions. Allergic reactions to the ingredients contained in these products range from mild to death. If these products are safe for the majority of users, but dangerous for an unlucky few, then they may not be worth the risk.

Personally, I always found that Gatorade worked well for endurance and stamina during a workout without causing the unpleasant side effects of products which contain ingredients like ephedra (for example).

I have never used energy drinks, so I can't tell you how they would affect me, nor can I comment on their taste. Having done some research, I can say that most energy drinks are safe when consumed in moderation. There are ingredients in them when taken in excess or combined with other substances that can make them a bit dangerous.

Energy drinks contain sugar, sodium and caffeine, all of which are dangerous when consumed in high dosages for diabetics and for people with high or low blood sugar. Energy drinks are stimulants which can also increase the heart rate and blood pressure, sometimes leading to palpitations. Some people like to feel the buzz they get while drinking an energy drink, so they consume one right after another.

Combine that with alcohol and one may get the feeling of an unstoppable high. None of this is good for you. Is isn't smart for athletes to use energy drinks because the body needs to replenish itself of electrolytes and the caffeine in the drinks acts as a diuretic, the exact opposite of what is needed.

It can be safe. Just don't take pills and the nergy drinks that might be some type of risk and bad for your health in some type of way.

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