Comments on: Energy Drinks – Do They Give You Energy or Just a Fat

By: Ask Mike

Ask Mike — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:52:59 +0000

Hi,

Energy drinks are a mixed bag. They work thanks to a huge amount of caffeine. Caffeine, in large doses, can be harmful.

According to KidsHealth.org, energy drinks "can cause side effects like jitteriness, upset stomach, headaches, and sleep problems."

The Mayo Clinic mentions that "too much caffeine can cause adverse side effects, such as nervousness, irritability, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and insomnia."

If you take one every once in a while, you should be fine, but energy drinks aren’t natural. As dietitian Katherine Zeratsky suggests getting adequate sleep, exercising regularly, and a healthy diet.

For more questions about energy drinks, especially as they relate to your irregular heartbeat, be sure to consult a doctor.

Mike
References :
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/energy.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/energy-drinks/AN01303

By: Vanity

Vanity — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:50:59 +0000

they have caffene in them that purks you up like coffee does
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By: T.H.

T.H. — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:48:59 +0000

Well i enjoy energy drinks, i drink one every morning before work. They wake me up and keep me going all day. My favorite flavors are Monster Khaos and Monster M-80. Hope I could help!
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By: RSJ

RSJ — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:46:59 +0000

They will definitely keep you awake- they have more caffeine- sometimes double or triple the amount found in coffee and soft drinks. Too much caffeine is bad for you. I know people who can't get through the day without 2-3 energy drinks- mostly Red Bull or Full Trottle. I think they taste bad. I agree with the other post- Amp tastes ok.
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By: believerchick

believerchick — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:44:59 +0000

they do for a while
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By: appleshat

appleshat — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:42:59 +0000

when im at work about to fall asleep i have one and im fine… up for the rest of the day! The only one i will drink is AMP by Mountain Dew… all the others are nasty!
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By: SELMA S

SELMA S — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:40:59 +0000

Energy drinks are having caffeine , just as coffee or some teas .
They are not any miracle .
But I am advising you rather to drink coffee , because, maybe , ED may have some strange ingredients.
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By: bbmm

bbmm — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:38:59 +0000

they give you energy while harming your body – so it’s not a good thing
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By: mizz_cut3

mizz_cut3 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:36:59 +0000

no,all energy drinks are a proven scam and the companys just want to make money. drink water or a natural fruit juice instead,that will actually give u much more energy.Plus,all energy drinks do much more harm to the body than good and are very bad for you.
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By: steracrudy

steracrudy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:34:22 +0000

Is it true with energy drinks? Do they REALLY give you energy?
Or is it just a sales pitch? I understand that they give you energy, but do they increase your heart rate as well? I already have irregular heart beats (pvc’s and pauses) so would these make it worse or does it only affect your energy. If you do drink them, whats your favorite, and flavor and how do they affect you?