Energy Drinks: Do They Really Give You Wings?

Energy drinks are all the rave these days, pretty much taking over the soft drink market in the caffeine fueled frenzy. The reality is, their advertisements are actually quite disturbing knowing that millions of viewers are thinking that these products have everything to do with health.

Instead of leaving the convenience store with a gut bomb, you grab a Monster can of Adrenaline that promises to redline your performance until you’re partying like a Rockstar. But do energy drinks really give you wings? Or are you more likely to experience a short lived jilt of energy only to come crashing down in a matter of hours?

Even before I started going raw I was never big on these energy drinks. So what’s in this stuff that makes it so special and even more importantly, is it special? The ingredients vary, but there is one constant: caffeine. No matter what any energy drink professes, its secret ingredient is caffeine. Let’s take a closer look at Red Bull’s active ingredients:

Sucrose, Glucose-Like most soft drinks, the number one ingredient is by far sugar! This is where we rack up all the calories. Yes, sugar provides an instant energy rush, but its effects are anything but energizing after only a few minutes.

Sodium Citrate-A food additive or preservative that is usually adds because of its tart flavor. However, it’s also alkaline and inhibits blood clotting.

Taurine-Originally came from bull bile, can you say yuck!!! This is wear Red Bull got its name.

Glucuronolactone-A naturally occurring chemical compound produced by glucose metabolism in the liver.

Caffeine-Now here’s the business. Caffeine is a plant alkaloid found in over 60 species of plants such as guarana, kola nut, mate, tea and of course coffee. Caffeine is now arguably more popular than ever and it’s estimated that 90% of American adults consume it in some form.

Caffeine is not without its downside for sure! Too much can make you jittery, anxious, insomnia, and even paranoid. It increases the production of stomach acid and can lead to an assortment of ailments. It’s also addicting and those who drink caffeine daily will suffer withdrawal symptoms if they can’t get it.

So will they give YOU wings?

There is little doubt that you will gain a burst of energy from these drinks, although it’s unlikely to be sustained energy. Furthermore, the type of rush you get will be followed with a crash that will make you crave more. Because these have very little nutrient value, chances are that consumption of more than a couple will leave you feeling edgy or downright irritable!

Stay tuned…tomorrow we will talk about Super Green Juices and UriLife The Berry Feast, a healthier alternative!

Until then,

Brandi

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