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Energy drinks vary wildly, but often fall within the range of 70 to 200 mg per serving. The source of the caffeine itself also depends on the brand, and it can ultimately impact the nutritional ...
But indulging in an energy drink comes with trade-offs, like potential side effects from high caffeine consumption and a laundry list of processed ingredients.
Glucuronolactone is an ingredient used in some energy drinks, [2] often in unnaturally high doses. Research into Glucuronolactone is too limited to assert claims about its safety [8] The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that it is unlikely that glucurono-γ-lactone would have any interaction with caffeine, taurine, alcohol or the effects of exercise.
Energy drinks have the effects caffeine and sugar provide, but there is little or no evidence that the wide variety of other ingredients have any effect. [3] Most of the effects of energy drinks on cognitive performance, such as increased attention and reaction speed, are primarily due to the presence of caffeine. [4]
While commonly in the form of dietary supplements, nutraceuticals or energy drinks, [2] some nootropic compounds are prescription and non-prescription drugs in various countries. In the United States, nootropics are commonly advertised with unproven claims of effectiveness for improving cognition.
Here’s a list of some of the beverages recalled so far this year: Schweppes Zero Sugar Gingerale. PepsiCo’s Mug Root Beer. Martinelli’s Apple Juice. Natural Waters of Viti Limited’s Fiji Water
The following is a notable list of energy drinks, with a few coffee variants, and some soft drinks such as Coca-Cola, Mountain Dew, and Pepsi listed for comparison, and marked in a different color. The caffeine content in coffee and tea varies, depending on how the coffee beans were roasted, among other factors.
Energy drinks caused 20,000 emergency room visits in 2011 and increase your risk of heart problems, diabetes, and binge drinking. 4 reasons why energy drinks are bad for you - and healthier ways ...