Energy Drinks

I get many questions on Energy Drinks. Yes, they are effective for giving the user fast and definite results. Most contain vitamins as well as sugars. You want to watch that sugar count PER SERVING. Sugar is okay, but in reasonable amounts. I would recommend that you look at how many calories you are burning with activity before you decide on your daily intake amount. I encourage you to watch the sugar content when selecting an Energy Drink. You will definitely get a physical boost which will last several hours. Some Energy Drinks contain Guarana, Ginko Biloba, or other ingredients to provide a mental boost (more focus, more alert) as well.

Caffeine is in most Energy Drinks. You also need to watch your intake of caffeine as you can "overdose". You will benefit from keeping your caffeine count to a little over 200 mg per day. For example, OTC products for pain or for energy run between 64 and 200 mg per serving. 8 ounces of brewed coffee runs 135 while tea offers 0 - 100 mg per serving. Don't be too suprised to find that soft drinks run from 0 -55 mg per serving and even certain caffeinated waters provide 50 - 125 mg per serving. In addition frozen desserts include caffeine and these can run from 8 - 85 mg per serving. Chocolate offers 5 - 31 mg per serving.

Your best bet is to pay attention and intake a pre-determined amount of caffeine per day. If Energy Drinks are your "thing" count them first and then add on.