Caffeine Free Energy Drink

Treating Parkinson's disease with caffeine, as discussed in medical research, has started many heated conversations. I can't help but think that caffeine has a high cost, even if it does help. Over doing caffeine takes away your dopamine, as I illustrate in my book titled, "The Truth About Caffeine". An individual will continue to want bigger quantities of caffeine, no matter what amount he started consuming. When the body gets used to caffeine it cancels its effect, like any drug, needing a growing consumption to regain its potency. Even still, a lot of caffeine can cause harm and take away life.

Caffeine is the most popular brain stimulant that helps to release dopamine, which provides motivation, alertness, and emotional highs. Similar to various drugs, caffeine is sought after for a fast surge of dopamine, as it stimulates our brain. As the chief neuro-transmitter, dopamine performs as a messenger for the brain, taking care of the vitality levels, vigilance, acuity, ability to respond, spontaneity and similar functions. Added to this, dopamine is in control of addiction to stimulates.

The body's growth of dopamine manufacturing brain cells is greatly diminished, as dopamine gets depleted with a massive consumption of caffeine. Then, comes a feeling of being exhausted and worn out. Yet, more caffeine is consumed returning the rush of vitality. This is the how the process of the reduction of dopamine nerve cell works.
Dopamine declines with age, however caffeine and other stimulants accelerate the dopamine decline and speed up the process of the brain aging. Parkinson's disease is the result of a serious reduction of dopamine nerve cell. Parkinson's disease suffers can benefit with dopamine flow stimulated by caffeine. Even so, about seventy to eighty percent of dopamine nerve cell become permanently lost previous to becoming aware of its symptoms.

Caffeine leads to the development of other health problems. As caffeine speeds up the production of our anxiety hormone, our adrenal glands become depleted. It only takes a single cup of a caffeinated drink to start the brain's pituitary glands to release a signal to at the adrenal glands to let out the hormonal anxiety chemicals cortisol and adrenalininto the bloodstream.

Whenever you're in a dangerous situation, your anxiety hormones are released, sending a blast of warmth throughout your body. The quick "pick-me-up" from caffeine actually comes from a anxiety hormone. As a effective stimulant as well as an irritant, caffeine alerts the body's defense mechanisms which send out our anxiety hormones. Later on, this defense response gets worn out.

Relentless false adrenalin sent by caffeine consumption, wears out the glands until they can not release enough hormones. The caffeine consumer starts to increase larger amounts, adding additional anxiety on the glands, that can't keep up with the demands of the addiction. As these actions continue, the results will show.

Eventually, caffeine consumers deplete their adrenal gland. Everyday overproduction of anxiety hormones, which are toxic in excess, eventually changes the blood composition, which, in turn, negatively affects proper function of the immune, endocrine, and nervous systems.

The consequences might be one or all of these situations; repeating fatigue, heightened blood sugar and insulin levels, weight gain, higher blood pressure, irritation, anxiety, depression, sleeping disorder, common viral infections, ulcers, thinning of the skin, bone loss, thyroid problems, and other disturbing messages of health deterioration.
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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
what is the best Caffeine free energy drink?
apart from lucozade, what would you recommend?

im sensitive to Caffeine so can not always drink Redbull,Monster Etc

Thanks
- ANSWER:
  Why not have a protien shake with fruits such as strawberrys and bananas? Helps me feel more awake then I do with coffee. Give it a try
QUESTION:
Are there any good caffeine free sugar free energy drinks?
I'm looking for a good energy drink before working out with no caffeine or sugar.
- ANSWER:
  Not trying to be smart mouthed.....but I think the basic approach to all energy drinks is to have sugar and caffeine. The ones I have seen that have supposed exotic herbs still have the sugar and caffeine.
QUESTION:
How much caffeine does Archer Farms sugar free grapefruit energy drink have?
I've looked on the can and online and cannot find it. Does anyone know?
- ANSWER:
  On the website, you can get to a form to submit questions about Target merchandise (Archer Farms is their brand), at:
  http://www.target.com/gp/help/display-contact-us-form.html?displayLink=tsm
  
  It says:
  "This form will get you the fastest answers to your Target Store merchandise questions. We'll respond to your e-mail as soon as possible. If you would like to contact us about a different topic, please select another form. If you prefer to speak with a Guest Relations Team Member, please call 1-800-440-0680."
  
  So, you could call them instead of using the contact form. There ought to be a listing somewhere, too bad there's not. If you find out, maybe you could let us know.
  
  I've put in my own call to them, and they'll call me back, so if I hear before you do, I'll edit this post.
  Added-
  They just called me back and told me there's 49 milligrams of caffeine per serving. I think the can holds 2 servings, officially, so that's 98 milligrams per can.
QUESTION:
Plz gimme a list of energy drinks with NO caffeine. Guarana is permitted.?
I need a list of some caffeine-free energy drinks that DON'T come in cans. or soda-like cans. Who doesn't like soda cans L0L. I need the list as a reference. and to complete an answer key for a school question on a student-made test.
P.S. anything other than then caffeine will be acceptable. eg. ginseng.

Thx.
- ANSWER:
  Vitamin water, powerade, naked smoothies, otawalla smoothies
QUESTION:
Anyone know of a drink that tastes similar to Rockstar Sugar Free energy drink but doesn't contain caffeine?

Thanks Jordan!!
- ANSWER:
  XS Energy Drinks offer some flavors in a caffeine free form. They also have the benifit of no fat, no sugar and no carbs. You can get them here: www.gives1.qhealthzone.com
QUESTION:
27 weeks pregnant and just drank an 80 MG caffeine energy drink?
I dont know why i did it but they were handing them out for free at my university, so i drank the entire thing, it was called "Venom" and after i finished i read it contains 80 Milligrams of caffeine and now im kind of jittery, did i just unintentionally harm my child btw i am 27 weeks now!
- ANSWER:
  No you didnt harm your baby just by one caffiene drink.. However, you may have a very active tummy for the next hour or so lol. Caffiene in moderation is fine just try to steer clear of too much next time. Congrats on your pregnancy!!
QUESTION:
What is worse for your body; Sugar-free Energy Drinks or Sugared Pops?
Pretty much everyday I have a sugar-free rockstar energy drink. My wife thinks the other chemicals and the caffeine are bad for my body, yet she drinks soda loaded with sugar.

Which is worse?
- ANSWER:
  Hmmm... neither choice is a healthy one and it really depends on which sugar substitute you are using. It is thought that saccharin may cause cancer when used in extremely high amounts. Aspartame has been linked with the development of brain tumors. Sucralose contains a type of chlorine known to be toxic and to cause cancer. Also with the way your body works you produce insulun for both but it is only used on the sugar this causes an imbalance in your system. Me personally I think I'd take the sugared soda hopefully something like 7-up and try not to drink it more than twice a month. At least you'd have less side effects to tend with. Try the article below in the source guide.
QUESTION:
She doesn't eat and all she drinks is sugar free energy drinks. What will this do to her body?
I know she has an eating disorder and that I can't help her, but I still want to know what is going on with her. I always see her drinking those energy drinks that have caffeine and taurine. I guess the reason is that she has no real energy anymore because she won't eat.
- ANSWER:
  Diabes most likely, not to mention electrolyte deficiencies (hypokalemia, etc.). Her adrenals will also start to suffer. Not to mention the horrid effect from not eating.
  
  She needs to see a specialist who can treat the eating disorder, and needs to have blood tests done to check for imbalances.
QUESTION:
What is the purpose of caffeine free drinks?
Caffeine gives you energy, why would people want to have less energy?
- ANSWER:
  Caffeine doesn't give you any energy. Only food does that. Caffeine stimulates you metabolism, so it makes you burn your enegry faster. Good for weight loss and getting yourself going in the morning. But it can be stressful for the heart, so that's why some people avoid it. And they don't like the feeling.
QUESTION:
Are Sugar Free Energy Drinks bad for you?
Im addicted. I have to have one a day and limit myself to one a day. I only drink the Sugar Free Rockstar or Monster so Im not consuming too much caffeine or sugar, so is this bad?

I get up at 5am to workout/run for a hour so Im quite exhausted throughout the day and need coffee and a energy drink for a quick pick me up.
- ANSWER:
  I think if you're limiting yourself to just 1 per day and there is no sugar in them you're fine, it's just like drinking a can and a half of diet soda with caffeine. If you truly are addicted though that's not a good thing. I'd look for alternatives at that point.
QUESTION:
Does anyone like energy drinks so much, that they wouldn't mind getting paid to drink them?
We have 8 different flavors and 3 of the flavors have the option of getting it with the caffeine-free or with caffeine in it. Our energy drinks are number 2 in the usa and has never been advertise before!By the way tell me what energy drink you love to drink now.
Unlike most of the drinks you have mentioned so far, these are very healthy! There are 8-16 calories in some cans. NO sugar, 0-2 grams of carbs, many B vitamins and others vitamins. There are 8 flavors: Cola Blast, Root Beer, Tropical, Citrus, Tea-berry, Cranberry-grape, Electric-Lemon, and Cherry. Leave emails if you want more info pls.
- ANSWER:
  i wouldnt mind i drink monster and red bull often.
QUESTION:
What ingredients in energy drinks give us a 'buzz' when it's caffeine-free?
- ANSWER:
  Guarana is the most common non-caffeine stimulant. Taurine and chromium picolinate act similarly to caffiene, as well as natural substances like kola-nut, cascara-segrada, ginseng, green tea as well as others. Read the ingredients!
QUESTION:
I want to make my own energy drink, but how do I add caffeine?
I love energy drinks, but I want to make my own that is sugar free and tastes good. I dont know how you get the caffeine in it though? Can you buy liquid caffeine, or..how does that work??
I hate coffee. Is it safe if I crush up some no-doz and mix it in?
- ANSWER:
  Don't use No-Doz - it has impurities and binders and dissolves less well. Buy pure caffeine from http://purecaffeine.info/international/ and add it to your drink. Warm it up to help it dissolve.
QUESTION:
i think im addicted to caffeine/energy drinks now what?
i consume about 300-1k mg of caffeine daily because i cant stand being awake without it and i love the feeling high dosages give me
i feel unstoppable if i have 1k mg of caffiene coursing through me, i should be dead by then but im not i feel great
i usually drink a spike shotgun(350mg of caffeine) or a sugar/carb free rockstar or some other energy drink that has like 240 mg of caffiene i usually drink 2-5 of them a day sometimes ill drink a shotgun then right after that a sugarfree rockstar which is about600 mg of caffiene and then maybe lil energy shots as well

so since im addicted, what should i do? i kinda wanna stop this is wasting alot of money a 24 pk of spike shotguns is 80 bucks the other drinks i consume are about 1.00-2.00 a can ive taken this up recently starting from spike shooters which is the 2nd most hardcore energy drink on earth which is 8oz next to the shotgun which is 16 oz
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QUESTION:
which energy drink is better for me?
ive been alternating between the amp sugar free energy drink and the rockstar sugar free energy drink....

the ingredients are pretty much the same but the second one has just a little more caffeine and tastes better, however it also contains milk thistle and has 100% of the vitamin Bs instead of 10% of the vitamin Bs like the amp drink.

anyone know which one is better for your body? thank you.
- ANSWER:
  red bull i love it
QUESTION:
Free Isotonic or Energy drinks. Which is best for stamina?
There is a free sample offered on drink-bolero.com Which type of drink is best for stamina, an energy drink with Taurine & Caffeine or an Isotonic?
- ANSWER:
  The best thing for stamina is training at a high cadence 70-90 rpm's with a lite pedal pressure. Start out with a very easy 10 min warm up ride. A high cadence and lite pedal pressure uses you slow twitch muscles that use fat as a fuel and can go for a very long time. Pedaling slow and mashing on the the pedals will wear out you legs quickly. You don't need any special isotonic drink, caffeine will help convert carbs to glycogen quicker but for long rides load up on carbs the day before. I can do a 75 mile ride on an apple, banana, and a box of Good & Plenty and a bunch of water. A Gatorade or a can of coke along the way helps.
  
  http://www.ultracycling.com/nutrition/nutrition_principles.html
QUESTION:
Have any of you found that sugar free energy drinks help with weight loss?
Does the caffeine in these products really supress hunger? Do they stimulate the metabolism? How about coffee?
- ANSWER:
  Yes it's called XS and it's INCREDBILE. You can only get it through Quixtar though. But seirously it gives you WAY more than monster, or anything else out there. And its' like sugar free, and hardly any calories and all that. And comes in like 6 flavors!!!!
QUESTION:
which energy drink is better?
ive been alternating between the amp sugar free energy drink and the rockstar sugar free energy drink....

the ingredients are pretty much the same but the second one has just a little more caffeine and tastes better, however it also contains milk thistle and has 100% of the vitamin Bs instead of 10% of the vitamin Bs like the amp drink.

anyone know which one is better for your body? thank you.
- ANSWER:
  thats simple, no energy drink is good for the body
QUESTION:
Sugar free energy drinks vs regular...?
I like to drink the sugar free energy drinks when available to save calories but I'm wondering if it has the same amount of energy as the regular ones. I figure sugar gives you energy and without it you wouldn't get as amped. And I was also wondering if the caffeine content is the same as well?
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QUESTION:
Can drinking an energy drink at the end of pregnancy throw you into labor?
...if you have been caffeine free the whole time?
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
What are some health risks of drinking energy drinks, [sugar-free sort]?
Okay so I've been getting a little bored of coffee, but I need something in the afternoon sometimes to get me to the gym. So I decided to look at some energy drinks to see if they come in diet varieties.. well what do you know, I found that Amp, Monster and Rockstar each came out with seemingly much healthier, low-sugar/sugar-free and low-cal versions of their energy drinks. The caffeine content, at least in the Amp seemed less than traditional coffee (around 72 grams) so right there I thought was an okay start, not to mention the petite 5 calories and no sugar/carbs. I did not see aspartame on the ingredients list, either.

They also put catchy phrases about staying lean and energized, etc. Pretty good advertising, i'd say.

So any [experts?] want to take a jab on this? Could drinking these better-for-you energy drinks regularly really pose a serious threat?
hello, i am talking about the SUGAR-FREE kind, I know the risks of all that sugar in the original stuff, which i'd never touch.
- ANSWER:
  I personally know a guy who had a minor heart attack from drinking energy drinks.. And so i have never drank one. He did drink 3 in one day but i wouldnt risk it! I'm a small person and CocaCola makes me hyper enough to last the day!! Just be smart about it!
QUESTION:
ive been free from coffee and energy drinks for 5 days now. i quit cold turkey. the last 4 days my headaches w?
pretty bad. but now theyre not that bad. they come and go. ive been drinking water and only water. it seems to help. how many more days until im caffeine totally free?
- ANSWER:
  Depends how hooked you were...but it seems like if they are getting better, you should be over your addiction soon. Totally sucks, its hard.
QUESTION:
can i drink energy drinks while taking diet pills?
im not in a super strict diet or anything, but i am taking diet pills (hydroxycut- caffeine free). however, since they are caffeine free it doesnt provide energy, so i was wondering if its okay to drink a red bull or any energy drink??

p.s. Yes i know, red bull wont help my diet, but like i said before im not in a super strict diet.
I MUST ADD.. MY DIET IS ONLY TO CUT DOWN MY APPETITE, IM 20 YRS OLD BUT EAT LIKE A REALLY HUNGRY GUY..LOL.

i just havent gotten enough sleep the past days and need some energy.
- ANSWER:
  hydroxycut cuts the water level in your system. Energy drinks provide energy through an intense amount of 3 types of caffeine, which also dehydrates you.
  What is the point of taking hydroxycut if you are going to pump yourself full of all of the empty carbs from energy drinks anyways?
  The bottom line here is you are going to dehydrate yourself and cause yourself to have very unhealthy crashes every day when you come down off of your energy drinks. I strongly suggest you relook at your "diet" and find out what is more important to you.
  You can't have your cake and eat it too when it comes to health.
QUESTION:
Are you tired and looking for an energy drink that doesn't have caffeine?
I found a new drink mix that derives it energizing effects from vitamins. Only 2 grams of sugar and no caffeine. Want a free sample? Send me an email.
Oh, and the energy last longer than a caffeine or sugar buzz and there's no crash.
If you're not interested, fine. It works for me and is not a scam. And it's not for kids under 18. When I was 16 I didn't need energy. I attended school full time, worked full time and had an active social life without energy drinks or pills. Thirty years later, my energy is not so abundant. I love coffee and tea but I have to curb my caffeine for health reasons. BHIP energy drink mix has increased my energy level and now I have an opportunity to promote a healthy alternative.
- ANSWER:
  Sent message and also included a suggestion for you.
QUESTION:
How do you know if a drink has caffeine?
There are drinks that I assume have caffeine (either because I know, like soda and coffee, some that I just assume, like energy drinks, and a few random others that I just know because I was told). But I'm unsure about some drinks, and I'm curious about how to find out. Usually, I know it DOESN'T have caffeine because the drink is bragging about it on the cover, but sometimes, it doesn't say it's caffeine free, but I also can't find any content on the bottle that says it does.

If a drink has caffeine, is it required to be listed anywhere on it? Where would it be: ingredients? nutrition facts? Or is it not required at all?

The particular drink I'm looking into at the moment is the Cranberry-Rasberry Fuze drinks. I've read the bottle thoroughly and don't see anything that says it does or does not have caffeine.
- ANSWER:
  In most countries it's required in the ingredients list. Cranberry-Rasberry Fuze drinks do not contain caffeine.
QUESTION:
New Energy Drink?
does anyone know the name of the new enegry drink? i saw a commercial for it on tv but cant find it, its called 8 somthing i think but not sure, they say its sugar free and caffeine free and doesn't cause the sluggishness energy drinks give after the energy affect wears off. they say its in rite aid, wal-greens, etc. anyone know what im talking about and where can i find it?
- ANSWER:
  Do you mean Energy 5 by any chance? I tried it today it made me sick as a dog.It says it last 5 hours but yuk I was sick longer than that.
QUESTION:
If I drink a lot of caffeine will I lose weight ?does it speed metabolism ?
Will i lose weight by drinking a lot of sugar free low carb energy drinks ?
i heard it speeds up your metabolism ?
i also drink ALOT of water so being dehydrated is out of the question..
and its the low carb sugar free rockstar...
i only drink like 2 a day...btw
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QUESTION:
Homemade energy drink recipe?
I don't have any energy drinks, coffee, or soda - all my soda is diet and caffeine free.

Basically I need a recipe that works well that doesn't involve any of those items.

Thanks
- ANSWER:
  Grizzly Bears Homemade Energy Drink
  Ingredients
  
  1/3 Cup lemon juice
  1/4 Cup honey
  1 Quart water
  1/4 Teaspoon salt
  1/4 Teaspoon baking soda
  
  How to make it
  
  Mix together and chill
  The nice thing about this drink is that it can be altered easily. For instance you can add more or less of nearly any of the ingredients. You can even switch out the water and substitute fruit juice, depending on your taste. I usually prepare this ahead of time and let it chill over night. If I want I can even put it in the freezer and let it thaw as I ride.
  This is also very good for long walks, bicycling, jogging……anytime you need a little energy
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  STRAWBERRY ENERGY DRINK
  1/2 c. frozen strawberries
  2 tbsp. honey
  1/3 c. non-fat dry milk powder
  2 long peach halves
  1 tbsp. lemon juice
  1/2 c. ice cubes
  
  Place strawberries, honey, milk, peach halves and lemon juice in blender container. Cover; blend on high speed until fruit is pureed. Add ice cubes. Cover; blend on high speed until ice is finely chopped.
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  COCOA ENERGY DRINK
  1 c. milk
  1/2 ripe banana, cut up
  2 tbsp. sugar
  2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
  
  Place milk, banana, sugar, and cocoa in blender container. Cover; blend on high speed until well mixed and bananas is pureed.
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  Homemade Natural Energy Drinks
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  The Cocolina — A Coconut Spirulina Energy Drink
  
  Coconut water is Potassium-rich and nature’s best isotonic drink. Spirulina is a protein-rich algae that contains 8 essential and 10 non-essential amino acids, potassium, energy giving B vitamins such as B1, B2, and B6, and magnesium, a mineral essential for energy.
  
  Ingredients: Coconut water and ½ teaspoon spirulina powder
  
  Directions: Pour coconut water into sports bottle and mix in the spirulina powder. Tightly secure bottle cap and shake well. If you cannot stand the taste of spirulina, just take 500mg tablets and down them with the coconut water in between training or workouts. This can also be consumed as a pre-workout drink.
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  2. Orange Flax Smoothie
  
  Oranges are good sources of potassium, magnesium, B1, B2, B3, B6, and folate. Flax oil (or hempseed oil) will slow down the release of fruit sugar into the bloodstream, giving you a steady supply of energy for a few hours.
  
  Ingredients: 5 peeled, sweet, seedless oranges and 3 tablespoons of cold-pressed flax oil or hempseed oil
  
  Directions: Add a little cold water (about half a cup) and blend. Drink slowly. Great as a pre-workout drink.
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  3. Refreshing Apple Cider Drink
  
  Apple cider vinegar contains significant amounts of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, B1, B2, and B6.
  
  Ingredients:2 teaspoons raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar; 16 ounces cold water; 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup/raw agave syrup/raw coconut nectar (for diabetics: 2 teaspoons yacon syrup/2 teaspoons coconut sugar or raw coconut nectar/4 drops stevia)
  
  Directions: Transfer all ingredients into a sports bottle and shake well.
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  4. Green Banana Smoothie
  
  Bananas are the best source of potassium, an important mineral that beats fatigue and enables the body’s enzymes to control energy production. They are also high in vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B6, which all help convert food into energy; phosphorus, which helps reduce tiredness and increase physical endurance, and magnesium, a crucial nutrient for muscles and nerves. Romaine lettuce is high in thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and potassium.
  
  Ingredients: 4 large sweet and ripe bananas; A bag of mild-tasting salad greens or one head of romaine lettuce, washed and chopped; 3 cups of cold water
  
  Directions: Pour 2 cups of cold water into the blender. Add 1 cup of ice and salad greens or chopped romaine lettuce and process for 30 seconds to a minute. Put the 4 peeled bananas and blend until smooth. This is a great post-workout drink.
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  5.Banana Wheat Grass Smoothie
  Wheat grass is an abundant source of protein, potassium, magnesium, and B complex.
  
  Ingredients: 3 large sweet bananas; 2 cups cold water; 1 tablespoon wheat grass powder
  
  Directions: Process all ingredients in the blender until smooth. Pour into a large sports bottle!
QUESTION:
is a sugar filled energy drink high in caffeine good before a workout?
i dont mean cardio
liftin is what i mean
i dont feel like being burned by coffee lol and i gotta big ass monster right here(my gf bought it and dont like it) its not sugar or carb free
is that fine before i go to the gym???? the 40 g of sugar aint gunna like have adverse side effects or w.e idk i havent eaten sugary things in like a year
will it make me more focused and hyped so i lift more?
thank you josh
lol
- ANSWER:
  Don't drink it unless you want to crash like a rock
QUESTION:
Is it good that I don't drink coffee to wake up?
I've had coffee a couple of times in my 18 year life span, I don't think it's anything special. I work in a law office where everyone has a cup of hot coffee at their desk, and I live in a home where we have multiple coffee makers and two addicted to caffeine parents (after years of drinking coffee). My question is this: I don't drink coffee nor do I purposely and specifically drink caffeine (it may be in a glass of soda or two but 95% of what I drink is caffeine free) to wake myself up or any other effect of caffeine. As I get ready for college, should I stay this way? Is it a good thing not to drink caffeine daily? Am I losing anything if I start drinking it daily? Granted, there are days I'm really tired and a little sluggish but like 80% of the time I run on my own energy as oppposed to a beverage of some sort.
- ANSWER:
  It is a very good thing that you have avoided falling into the caffeine trap. I have managed to avoid it most of my life, I find only now that I drink it occasionally. Too much caffeine has many adverse affects on your health, if you feel sluggish, eating a well balanced diet is far better for you than drinking caffeine.
QUESTION:
Urgent need to beat a serious caffeine addiction! How can I do it?
I have been seriously addicted to caffeine for a good few years now, firstly it was with Red Bull and since supermarkets came out with their own brand energy drinks, I got even worse. Recently I have been relying on 1 or 2 cups of strong coffee per day to give me the caffeine "high" but I was using the coffee as a way of getting off these so-called "energy" drinks. 'Cos let's face it: Red Bull, etc. are NOT energy drinks. Caffeine does not give you energy, it just makes you feel hyper, when all is said and done caffeine is just a hyperactivity drug. The alarm bells started ringing today when I bought a pack of Pro Plus caffeine pills and took 12 at once (600 mg of caffeine). With the highest "high" I've ever had also came the lowest "low" and sick feeling. I need to live life as caffeine-free as possible. Please help me beat my addiction. I went to see my doctor but all he said was to stop buying caffeine pills and drink less coffee and tea.
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QUESTION:
Is it bad to drink a lot of caffeine?
Morning = I usually have 1 cup of instant coffee wih 2 big spoons of coffee.
Afternoon =Energy drink (no sugar) another cup of coffee
night = sugar free red bull or more coffee.

i work a lot and i stdy a lot.
- ANSWER:
  Yes it is bad to have lots of caffeine. It is a drug, but a mild one at that. It has little effects until consumed in mass quantities. From what you say, I say give it all up. If you cant, then limit it to mornings only and 1-2 cups.
  
  The healthy option is have a nutritious breakfast. Have plenty of carbohydrates to give you long term energy for the day. Apple?
QUESTION:
Effects of drinking an energy drink a day?
Okay so i would like to know the negative effects of drinking an energy drink a day, the sugar free ones though. I have been for a while, but i've been drinking full sugar ones on some days and sugar free ones on others. I'm going to reduce the amount of caffeine i drink per day, most days i have 150-160mg (monster, relentless or no fear) but i want to reduce it to 75mg (red rooster light) then just quit. What are the long term effects of drinking an energy drink? i'm just worried about what damage i've done so far, i really want to give up caffeine, I don't want to do any more damage. Oh and i'm 13 if that makes a difference, energy drinks are to wake me up in the morning. I don't go hyper off them anymore. Please no rude or insulting answers, just intelligent ones. Oh and nothing stupid like "your going to die" because i know i'm not going to die. Thanks for your help.
- ANSWER:
  Really bad for your teeth. Even sugarless drinks. They wear down the enamel. Water is really the best drink. Make yourself drink it. Even if you dont like it at first. You will eventually develop a taste for it and love it.
  
  Black coffee (no sugar) is not bad for your teeth, other than staining if you drink it excessively and never go to the dentist. But it wont harm your teeth.
QUESTION:
Best and/or Healthiest Energy Drink ?
Basically, I am looking for an energy boost in some form or another. Of course in today's world it is natural for one to turn to coffee, but i hate coffee. I don't like the taste or the very many variations of mocha, frappe and what have you. Now one may turn to energy drinks. I also have another hatred in this category. Red Bull = Vodka mixed drink taste reminder. If your like me and mix Red Bull with some kind of alcohol you know that you are always going to remember the taste in your mouth the night that you threw it all back up haha.

That in turn would lead to my question; What would be the best/healthiest energy drink?
I include healthy into the equation because health is a very important area when deciding if something in the food or drink industry is the worth your time or not because odds are you will consume a lot of this type of energy drink. Sugar-free is always a plus, and a boost of vitamins and minerals are another. I've also read that lower caffeine is beneficial to overall health/performance as well. Simply put, I'm in college, I need the boost to get me through the hours upon hours of reading/studying/facebook lol.

Given these statements, perhaps some of you wonderful people out in the Yahoo Answers world could possibly lend me a hand, so to speak.

I would love to hear any suggestions, recommendations, and/or advice.

Thanks to everyone who reads/replies to my question and hopefully this will not only inform myself, but the many people who may stumble upon this topic as well.

Thanks again!

Frank
- ANSWER:
  Odwalla serious energy fruit drink
QUESTION:
are we constantly defeating the purpose of things of old? such as coffee.?
most people drink coffee to stay awake. whats the point of decaf coffee? and now theres some new survey saying how we should have caffeine-free coffee for peopel with high blood sugar. well if you have high blood sugar, dont drink coffee.

then theres diet caffeine free sodas which defeat the purpose of soda.

now theres sugar free energy drinks, now the heck is it an energy drink? one of the key ingredients in an energy drink is sugar.

to me it just seems that every new scientific break through makes something older pointless. or is a newer watered down version of something good.
- ANSWER:
  It is obvious. TO MAKE MONEY. they have to make something for EVERY taste. I drink caffeine free coke right now because I am pregnant. I fucking HATE diet stuff, though, it`s gross. You won`t believe how many people buy sugar free energydrinks!
QUESTION:
whats the best energy drink/pill/shot out right now?
has to be sugar/carb free
caffeine is fine
ive taken 1000 mg of caffeine and felt great(blood pressure didnt even raise)...so idc how much is in it
right now i drink biotest spike shooters/shotguns best energy drinks ive ever had energy and taste wise but running out and wanna get new shit
monster is junk
5 hour is...ok....it doesnt really make me awake though
i drank 23 of those one time and it was freaking nuts
i wanted to destroy everything so i went to the gym and destroyed everything

but it was overly expensive like 80 bucks and i aint doing that shit again
i have a really high tolerance to everything...monsters are junk..even the carb free
alls it is, is maltodextrin, caffeine and glucose
it has a high glycemic index, it gives you energy for a bit then it goes away

i want good shit
with high amounts of vitamin b6 and b12 and other shit and really big amount of caffeine
- ANSWER:
  crystal meth
QUESTION:
Caffeine Drinks in Korea?
I have been in South Korea for a few months now and I have been looking for a drink with a decent amount of caffeine the whole time, without any luck. I have tried the American drinks such as Starbucks Double Shot but I am fairly certain they are caffeine-free here (I don't feel absolutely anything from drinking one, while in America I most definitely feel it).

I also tried a Korean "energy" drink but later found out (by searching the internet) that it only has about 25mg of caffeine! (compared to Red Bull which has 80)

Can anybody help me out?
I was talking more about drinks that I can buy at a convenience store, I should have specified. I don't like paying inflated prices for coffee every day.
- ANSWER:
  Try an energy drink called Bachus-D. It has not only caffeine but also nicotine. You can get it at any pharmacy and some convenience stores also carry it. Just go to the pharmacy and say "Bah-Kah-Su Hah-nah Joo-seyo" and they'll give you one. They usually run around 500 won or so and give you a nice little buzz.
QUESTION:
Opening a Gaming Cafe?
So in about 1 1/2 years I'll be done with my schooling and am interested in opening a Gaming Cafe.. and have the cafe be a legit cafe instead of just bottled soda and some chips. Right now I'm doing some rough plans.

I'm located in California and next year will be relocating to Sacramento, California... I don't know the city to well so I don't know how well something like this will do, I figure I'll be using the next year and a half to check this out though.

Game section:
6~10 High end gaming computers - able to run any game on any setting with no stuttering/lag.
6~10 nice headsets that'll last a couple years

2~3 PS3, 2~3 Xbox360, 1 wii(? maybe?)

6~7 32" Flat screen HD TVs for game systems

couple of tables for table top games

no liquids near computers unless capped - bottled sodas, etc

hours: 2pm-9pm mon-fri 10a-10p sat

tournaments: ps3, xbox360, pc - occurrence to be decided

prices for using pc, systems: still deciding... yearly membership card holders? as well as day passes? will figure price(s) once numbers are being crunched.

also sell video games, pc games, table top games. new only not going to do buy backs. Geeky nicknacks as well.

Cafe Section:
Food: Sodas, Juices, Coffee, energy drinks, sandwiches, caffeine-free drinks, sugar free drinks, baked goods - muffins, bagels, croissants, cookies, ect, fruit,

hours: 2pm-9pm mon-fri 10a-10p sat 12p-5p sun

wifi available

anything else I should look into? nix? add? ideas?

Thanks in advance
- ANSWER:
  Need to invest in a damn good internet connection and a good engineer, because there will be all sorts of problems.
  
  Its also important to have pot noodles above all else. It's gaming fuel.
  
  Promote social games. I remember I used to go to gaming cafes to play CS and Natural Selection back when it was big. Then WoW came in and it became shit.
QUESTION:
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- ANSWER:
  Not me. I'll stick to coffee.
QUESTION:
Is there an energy burst gel for long runs (like GU) out there that does NOT contain caffeine?
I don't eat or drink anything with caffeine and haven't yet found one that's caffeine-free.
I'm trying to order gel packets in bulk online, so I can't read the packaging to see which ones have caffeine and which don't. Specific information on caffeine-free brands / flavors would be appreciated -- e.g. I was able to find out on one site that GU banana flavor doesn't have caffeine, but most other GUs (all other?) do.
- ANSWER:
  Only some of the GUs contain caffeine. Some of the Powerbar brand gels don't contain caffeine also. Same with Carb Boom. They say on the top of the packaging if they do or don't.
QUESTION:
should i go buy an energy drink or drink some plain black coffee?
sugar/carb free rockstar? with 240 mg of caffeine
or 32 oz black coffee? with prob 240 mg of caffeine
are you an idiot?
it has to much sugar?
it says carb free/sugar free rockstar
- ANSWER:
  neither because they are both hazards it's good to drink once an awhile but everday(get ready for heart problems)
QUESTION:
Way Too Much Monster Energy Drink...What Is It Going To Do?
My uncle has a very "addictive" personality. He does have a past of substance abuse, and in the past year has come clean from excessive use of pain killers, marijuana, and alcohol. In supplement of these past supplements, he now drinks at least 7 24 oz..that's right, I said SEVEN...cans of Monster Energy Drinks. He does drink the low calorie, sugar free ones, but they still contain 195mg of caffeine PER CAN. He has done this for over a year...almost every single day. Is he on a path to death because of this caffeine intake? Please let me know what could be going on in his body...if anything. Let me note that the only physical signs that I can see is that he has gained a lot of weight. Not sure if that applies. Thank you for helping!
- ANSWER:
  Good for your uncle! That is a major thing to do right there - not easy either.
  7 energy drinks a day is not good, however. The weight gain may be an indicator of some sort of metabolic problem which may be why he is drinking so many energy drinks. I would suggest he get a simple blood workup done by his physician, and maybe throw in a thyroid function test. Drugs can cause permanent damage, and sometimes the thyroid will not function normally after quitting. This can cause low-energy and weight gain.
  It is possible that he is using the energy drinks to get a "high" also. Too much caffeine can be dangerous under the right conditions... if he has heart trouble or high blood pressure, the excessive caffeine (as well as the ginseng and other ingredients in energy drinks) may cause irregular heartbeats.
  Time for your uncle to get a good physical done and try to find something else to drink!
  Good luck.
QUESTION:
how come caffeine doesnt really have adverse side effects with me?
i drank 700 mg of caffeine yesterday with like 40,000 mg of vitamin b12 and whatever else
which was a biotest spike shotgun and a sugar free rockstar energy drink all in one sitting
most people would faint or have a heart attack...and thats the spike shotgun alone their trying to ban it for that reason lol
i just felt like destroying things (which i did, with a huge sledge hammer and a axe then went to the gym, and destroyed the leg press broke every personal best and same with squatting and deadlifting even lunges it was great im not even sore today) i took my blood pressure and it was fine
took my pulse and it was fine
i felt great
but yeah why not? i always read about people dying or fainting because of to much caffeine
imma start doing that every time i go to the gym...
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Will this energy drink make me fatter?
It's less than 5 calories, sugar free but sweetened with sucralose. It has tons of b vitamins, super citrimax, gaurine, 100 mg of caffeine. It claims to be really healthy but is it?
It's called go girl energy drink
Gogirlenergy.com
- ANSWER:
  It won't make you thinner.
  
  Studies have proven that people who drink any sort of soft drink - whether it is diet or full sugar - tend to gain more weight than those who don't drink them at all.
  
  But that doesn't mean you'll gain weight. All those energy ingredients will certainly have you buzzing. Don't drink too much and especially not in the evening, or you'll never sleep. Also energy drinks can be dangerous when mixed with alcohol. So as with everything - in moderation is the key!
QUESTION:
Where can I find Caffeine and Health questionnaire(s) with rating scales? Please help!?
For class, I have to have this information. It has to be questionnaires that contain questions about how caffeine (energy drinks, coffee, stimulant pills, etc) affects a person's health. I'm doing a research study on how caffeine affects undergraduate college students health. Therefore, I need 1 separate questionnaire and scale for caffeine and 1 separate questionnaire and scale for health.

I have been looking EVERYWHERE for this information: EBSCO Host, JSTOR, google, etc.
If anyone knows where I can find these questionnaires, PLEASE feel free to share. Thanks in advance.
- ANSWER:
  Go to the university library.
  
  Use MedLline and PsychInfo (proprietary databases).
  
  Also, try the Buros Mental Measurements Yearbook.
  
  Good luck,
  ~Dr. B.~
QUESTION:
going to stop drinking caffeine. What should I expect?
I have been drinking ~ a 12 pack of diet pepsi every day for the last 5 years. It got to the point where caffeine does nothing for me (energy wise) and I honestly could drink a can of diet pepsi 5 mins before bed and fall right asleep. I often would drink it when I woke up randomly througout the night.

I am not going to cut out soda entirely (yet) but I decided to switch from reg diet pepsi to caffeine free diet pepsi and see if I can cut out caffeine entirely for an extended period of time.

What should I expect when I stop with the caffeine influx
i know about the bad "sugar" in diet, but if I was too drink regular pepsi I would be obese beyond belief. Obesity is much worse at this point in my life than maybe cancer later...

I want to stop drinking diet pepsi, but I am kind of hooked. Goes down easy and perfect to drink with food.
- ANSWER:
  good for you, headaches most common, feeling unwell and possibly the chills
QUESTION:
Has anyone with diabetes drank the Bclear diabetes energy drink?
I got a free sample in the mail and am going to try it today. I love energy drinks but they always mess up my blood even though I give the appropriate insulin for the carbs. It says it has no caffeine, which makes no sense to me with it claiming to be an energy drink, but I was just wondering because I will get some of it if I like it when I try it if others have liked it after using it over time. Please don't say the "ask your doctor" thing, I've had type one 24 years and I eat, drink and account for everything, and I'm just wondering if it is any good. Thanks!!
- ANSWER:
  I've had the same problem and ive been diabetic for 10 years. That particualr drink seems to make my sugars alot higher, i havent figured out why. I've noticed with energy drinks my sugars rise too, which im in the same boat as you because i use insulin to cover it as well. It tastes funny to me.
QUESTION:
How badly is my health affected?
I am an overweight teen. I get over 1 hour of excersize per day. eat a diet high in proteins and low in carbs and fat. However i have a growing caffeine addiction. I either drink black coffee, or sugar free energy drinks. Some days my caffeine intake can reach up to a gram of caffeine. (Appx. 11 cups of coffee) ive grown a high tolerance to it. I have low blood pressure and my RHR is 77. How badly is this caffeine addiction affecting me?
I wouldn't feel safe taking pills for dieting. But i do like to drink caffeine because im a "comedy stuntman" (aka FUTURE JACKASS!) and when i get the caffeine buzz going my videos are more funny and creative. But as far as dieting goes, i feel my diet is fairly good, i dont tend to overeat. And my chest feels fine when i excersize. sure i feel my heart pumping and blood flowing, but nothing abnormal.
- ANSWER:
  I'm not a scientist, but my hepatologist (liver doctor) said that some studies have shown that drinking coffee has some protective qualities for the liver. She advised me not to alter my coffee intake, and i drink 2 cups in the morning.
QUESTION:
Why does Red Bull make me feel happy? Other energy drinks don't, except red bull?
Whenever I drink a Monster, Venom, or any other energy drink, I feel hyper.
However, when I drink red bull in particular, I feel good. I also feel happy and energized.
Why is this?
Its def not the sugar, because I only drink the sugar free kind.
Could it be that red bull doesn't have as much caffeine?
- ANSWER:
  Probably because you like the taste. Either that or it's just a quencidence that something good happened to you that day.
QUESTION:
advantages and disadvantages of sport drinks?
Advantages:
Replacing Fluids: Through sweat, the body can lose a great deal of vitamins and fluids that are essential for proper functioning get full of these vitamins.

Change of Pace from Water - Sports drinks also provide a change of pace from water. Essentially, water is the best thing to drink when you have been working out

Some are Sugar-Free: find sugar-free sports drinks a sugar-free sports drink can be a healthy alternative to re-hydrate your body.

Loaded with Carbohydrates - These drinks are ideal for getting carbohydrates into your body fast. Keep the muscles in the body full of fuel so that they can operate properly.

Some Have High Levels of Protein - Many sports drinks also contain high amounts of protein.perform much better

Easy to Digest - Another advantage is that sports drinks are easier to digest than food. Drinking fluids that contain vitamins and minerals help the body feel full and digest the essential elements that it needs to perform.

Convenient and Easy to Take Along - Finally, sports drinks are easier to carry around with you. They are easily transportable and you can even reuse the bottles if you want to.

Disadvantages:
The Acidity in Sports Drinks Can Dissolve Teeth: These products are often full of sugar and sodium that can cling to the teeth and eat away at the protective enamel.

Water is Replaced with Sports Drinks: Most people who drink sports energy drinks would be better off drinking water instead, only warranted after at least 45 minutes of strenuous cardiovascular or aerobic activity, such as running, jogging or playing a fast-paced sport.

Full of Sugar - Sports drinks are full of vitamins and minerals, but most are also full of sugar. In fact, this is almost as much sugar as many soda drinks contain. To make it taste good, lead to: diabetes, high blood pressure and weight gain.

Most Contain Caffeine - Caffeine is included in most sports energy drinks. Caffeine can be harmful to your nervous system if you use it for a long time. It can also lead to several other symptoms, such as sleeplessness, restlessness, dizziness and even hypertension. Pregnant women and women who are nursing should avoid sports drinks for this reason.

Unproven Claims: They promise to improve your speed, endurance, concentration, focus, and even performance, but they do not have any proof or scientific evidence to prove this to consumers, can hurt the entire sports drink industry.

Harmful if Mixed with Alcohol: mix a sports energy drink with alcohol, mixing a stimulant and a depressant, certain medications with alcohol, can lead to heart failure.

http://www.lifescript.com/Body/Shape/Workout/Sports_Drinks_Exploring_The_Pros_And_Cons.aspx
Isotonic Fluid
•Electrolytes and 6-8% carbohydrate Quickly replaces fluids lost by sweating and supplies a boost of carbohydrate.
•Choice for most athletes (middle and long distance running or team sports).

Hypotonic Fluids
•Electrolytes and a low level of carbohydrate quickly replaces fluids lost by sweating.
•Suitable for athletes who need fluid without the boost of carbohydrate such as jockeys and gymnasts.

Hypertonic
•High level of carbohydrate
•Used to supplement daily carbohydrate intake normally after exercise to top up muscle glycogen stores.
•Suitable for ultra distance events where high levels of energy are required and hypertonic drinks can be taken during exercise to meet the energy requirements.
•If used during exercise, hypertonic drinks need to be used in conjunction with Isotonic drinks to replace fluids.

http://www.mamashealth.com/access/edrink.asp
- ANSWER:
  yep, that about answers it