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Ingredients In Energy Drinks

The sun is scorching hot, and you feel so parched. You could really use a cold and refreshing drink. Why not prepare a 00004000 delicious juice drink and lounge by the pool? Luckily, most drink recipes would allow you to prepare fruit drinks using only your blender. With these drink recipes, you can make delicious and refreshing juice drinks in no time at all.

Children and adults love the thirst-quenching taste of fresh juice. Additionally, most juice drink recipes are healthy, too. Indeed, fruit juices are important for a healthy lifestyle. These beverages should be a significant part of your daily fluid intake.

The best part is that delicious juice drinks are very easy to prepare. A blender is the only tool you need. With the availability of numerous juice drink recipes, you will soon be having a healthy drink. But first, you need to gather the necessary ingredients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What ingredients in energy drinks, when overly consumed, can cause a heart attack?
    I know there are several ingredients in all energy drinks, but I'm wondering which of them when consumed too much in too high a concentration at one time can be fatal (Such as heart attack, stroke, or other serious injury). Can anyone help me out?

    • ANSWER:

  2. QUESTION:
    What are the most prominent ingredients in energy drinks?
    What are some less frequently used ingredients that also give you energy? Where can they be found?

    And is it possible for me to make my own energy drink?
    Sugar, Ginseng and Caffeine are obvious.. I need other things that are also in them that contribute to the "energy" part of the drink.. I'd also like to be able to make my own for a school project.. any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      guarana & taurine

  3. QUESTION:
    What ingredients in energy drinks provide the body to repai muscle?
    I am doing a project and i need to know what chemicals or acids or what ingredients repair muscle?

    • ANSWER:
      Nothing. It is sugar and water and caffeine. It doesn't repair muscle. And vitamin water is a huge waste of money and calories. Just take a daily vitamin and be done with it.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_drink
      Here's a link. It will tell you a lot.

  4. 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!

  5. QUESTION:
    What effects do the ingredients in energy drinks have on women?
    There are some interesting things in there...
    L-Carnitine
    Inositol
    Taurine
    Guarana
    Ginseng
    Caffiene
    Yerba Mate
    B vitamins
    Goji
    Acai
    And probably a lot more...

    • ANSWER:
      I love energy drinks. They really work. None of those ingredients are going to be harmful.

  6. QUESTION:
    In what ways do ingredients in energy drinks provide the perception of energy after consumption?

    • ANSWER:
      its a sugar and caffeine high..and its only temporary.

  7. QUESTION:
    What ingredients in energy drinks cause you to become shaky/wired?

    • ANSWER:
      Guarana is a big factor. that stuffs no good, makes yur heart beat dangerously fast and can even make yu pass out! also caffiene and sugar a big factors too.

  8. QUESTION:
    What are the ingredients in monster energy drinks? and what are they and their effects?
    my dad said i cant drink them anymore until i find out what the ingredients are and what they do to you.
    i already knew the basic effects like lots of energy, sleep disorders etc. but what does each ingredient do?

    • ANSWER:
      Lots of caffeine and lots of sugar. Both are not good for you in large doses.

  9. QUESTION:
    Should I be concerned about the ingredients found in energy drinks?

    • ANSWER:
      Yep. I have cardiac arrythmia, and my doctor said to avoid all of them due to the caffeine content. Even if they say caffeine free, they can be misleading. For instance, cranergy juice drink has green tea extract, which is full of caffeine, but they can say caffeine free, because they haven't exactly added extra caffeine. These drinks have been responsible for many emergency room trips across the country due to excessive caffeine intake.

  10. QUESTION:
    What is the most harmful ingredient in energy drinks?
    I know that there are a lot of harmful ingredients in energy drinks, but which ones are the most harmful? I am doing a project on the harmful effects of energy drinks on the brain, and i need to know what harmful ingredients to look out for in the drinks. thanks !

    • ANSWER:
      I would have to say the caffiene but on the liver too many vitamins aren't good either.

  11. QUESTION:
    statistics on how energy drinks can be helpful to your body?
    I need statistics for a speech like for example. 72% of the ingredients in energy drinks help your brain function problem. If 97% of teens drank energy drinks instead of alchol the risk of alchol intoxication would decrease by over 52%. I only made these facts up to give an example of the facts i want.

    • ANSWER:
      Energy drinks have a lot of caffeine, I've heard. A suggestion; Make your own drink, it takes like 6 minutes. Mix a banana, a half cup of fresh or frozen strawberry's and a half scoop of low fat vanilla ice cream, with 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. (Some like to add protein powder, which you can get at Whole Foods.) Also 1/2 cup of low fat milk, put it all together in a blender.
      You can add some vanilla yogurt in too. Great drink, very healthy. It has potassium, carbs, and protein. You can also replace the strawberries with blueberries.

  12. QUESTION:
    HELP: the dangers of energy drinks?
    1. what are come of the main ingredients in energy drinks?

    2. how much caffeine can be found in energy drinks?

    3. what ingredient's are potentially dangerous?

    4. what are some of the harmful effects of energy drinks?

    5. should athletes use energy drinks?

    6.what are better choices to quench your
    i need these by 6pm central time tonight

    THANKYOU

    • ANSWER:
      1.The main ingredients are vitamins and lots of other totally natural things.

      # 3.The caffeine can be but so can the caffeine found in coffee, tea, or pop.

      # 4. None if you only drink one per day like I do.

      # 6. water.

      I drink one 24 ounce of low carb Monster in the blue can daily because when I do my arthritis is gone for the entire day and Monster is far safer than taking pain pills all day....

      It appears that your instructor is trying to deceive you into thinking that they are horrible, think for yourself and just read the label then do a google search to learn about each ingredient but don't use wikipedia for ANY research since it is all written by people like you and me and ANYBODY can sign in to change what wikipedia says.

  13. QUESTION:
    What are the ingredients in a Mary Jane energy drink?
    I read that Kava Kava is an ingredient which I am familiar with but what are the other specific ingredients. The drink is supposed to calm you down rather than make you hyper.

    • ANSWER:
      This is their site, you can ask them direct:

      http://www.relaxingsoda.com/#/home-

      Or a simple look at the side of a tin of Mary Jane's Relaxing Soda, the ingredients are listed.

      The name "Mary Jane" is a reference to marijuana, although the relaxing constituents of kava are not chemically related to marijuana

  14. QUESTION:
    Which ingredient in energy drinks really gives you the energy?
    Is it the massive amounts of B12? Or the caffeine and sugar? Could I take B complex supplements and get the same energizing effect?

    • ANSWER:
      how about a b12 pill and a cup of coffee
      coffee gives me energy and it's natural

  15. QUESTION:
    What is the single most important ingredient in energy drinks that actually gives you energy?

    • ANSWER:
      wings

  16. QUESTION:
    Can energy drinks make you fail drug tests?
    I read that some ingredients in certain energy drinks can mask drugs, but I was wondering if the ingredients alone would make the test result in a positive.

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.youfail.org/

  17. QUESTION:
    energy drinks on a biochemical level?
    im wondering what ingredients in energy drinks make them bad on a molecular level?

    ex. glucose being a monosaccharide it can eventually lead to diabetes because of the sugar straight to your blood all at once.

    also are any combination of these ingredients bad?

    • ANSWER:
      Caffeine
      Taurine
      Guarana
      Ginseng
      Ginkgo Biloba
      L-Carnitine

  18. QUESTION:
    an interesting opening and closing for presentation on energy drinks?
    I am doing a presentation on the affects of energy drinks for my communications class. My presentation is supposed to be five minutes long and my audience consists of students ages 18-22 and my professor. I want some ideas for interesting opening and closings to have a good impact on my audience and professor. I want something bold, unconventional and thought provoking! Some of the ideas i can use are

    any related videos
    an interesting fact
    a story
    an enactment
    interaction with the audience
    also to help, my three main points for the presentation are:

    rise of energy drinks in the market and their ingredients
    affects of energy drinks on our body
    alternatives to energy drinks

    thank you so much!

    • ANSWER:

  19. QUESTION:
    Where do drink companies get the ingredients for their drinks?
    I've been researching a lot of different types of drinks - soda, energy drinks, etc. And in the ingredient list is a lot of amino acids, vitamins, carbs, etc. Where do beverage companies get those type of ingredients to mix in? For example niacin, or vitamin b12

    • ANSWER:
      Well some of those are naturally in the other ingredients, but many are available in their purest form from chemistry companies.

  20. QUESTION:
    ingredient in energy drinks that slows down your metabolism?
    i want to know what ingredient is in energy drinks that slows down your metabolism, i want to eat and drink better and avoid this bad ingredient

    • ANSWER:
      coke

  21. QUESTION:
    Energy Drinks - Is it all in the mind?
    I've been drinking Red Bull and Monster for 2 years now (not so frequently) and feel like I experience effects of ginseng and caffeine (increased heart rate, restlessness, alertness).
    Do the ingredients of energy drinks really have this sort of influence on the body, or is it all mental?

    • ANSWER:
      The chemicals used in energy drinks (- which are really bad for the body) do stimulate increased heart rate and blood flow. They allow the capilleries and veins to open more, allowing increased circulation. This in turn allows the body to be fed quckly with the high levels of sugars in the drinks. As for energy drinks giving mind stimulation - that is untrue, the statement is going on the theory of higher cirulation - increased brain activity, but there has never been anything to prove this.

  22. QUESTION:
    What ingredient in RockStar energy drinks causes phlegm?
    I really am opposed to energy drinks, but I just tried one for the heck of it today. I drank one can for a few hours...I'm probably overly cautious. But anyway, every time I take a sip, all this phlegm comes in my mouth. What causes this?
    Which reminds me, when I drink tart juices a little bit of different phlegm, usually colored, come up? What causes that/what is that?

    • ANSWER:
      It's the sugars in the drink that cause your phlegm....think about what happens when you eat sugar cookies, brownies or ice cream. Same thing.

  23. QUESTION:
    What ingredients should i stay away from in energy drinks if i have complex partial seizures?
    taurine...guarana seed extract maybe?

    • ANSWER:
      Definitely avoid any drinks with caffeine or other stimulants such as taurine and guarana seed extract in them, or be sure to talk to your doctor about them first. People who have a history of seizures should probably avoid energy drinks altogether since the stimulants they contain can increase the chances of precipitating seizures.

  24. QUESTION:
    what ingredients in an energy drink provide energy and how do they do this?
    Along with my main ques. what ingredients in an energy drink contribute to body repair, like building muscle tissue?

    • ANSWER:
      Vitamin B, L-Carnitine, Ginseng. They add the ingredient just like the makers of other drinks add their ingredients. I don't know of any ingredient which adds to body repair.

  25. QUESTION:
    What are the ingredients in an energy drink?
    What is an energy drink made of?

    • ANSWER:
      It depends on the manufacturer - I work for a major energy drink manufacturer and we just released the first powdered energy drink on the market. You just pour it into a bottle of water (I use lemon flavored) shake it and you have an energy drink on the go. You can also mix it in juice or what ever your beverage of choice is. The ingredients in our drink (which is natural and healthy) is: Vitamin C, B3, B6, B12, Fibersol (dietary fiber), Guarana Seed (natural stimulant), Juice Extract (cherry, pineapple, mango, orange), Green Tea, Panax Ginseng (root), Stevia Leaf Extract (natural sweetner), L-arginine, Taurine, L-camitine, Tyrosine, and Maca (root). If you or your friends or anyone else would like a FREE SAMPLE check out my profile on how to get one and I'll hook you up. I have the craziest job in the world but it's fun

  26. QUESTION:
    Where can I buy these items in powder-form? (energy drink ingredients)?
    caffeine
    taurine
    B-complex vitamins
    glucuronolactone

    I want to buy each ingredient separately to help me attempt making a homemade version of Red Bull.

    • ANSWER:
      Contact Fisher Scientific or VWR. They are both chemical vendors that sell ACS chemicals in powder, crystal, etc. form. I am not sure if they sell to individuals that are not in some way affiliated with a laboratory or academic institution but you can try. The phone for Fisher Scientific is 1-800-766-7000. Their web address is www.fishersci.com. You may also want to try a vendor that sells food grade chemicals, for that you can try contacting DOW chemical. Good luck!

  27. QUESTION:
    can the ingredient guarana in energy drinks cause anal leakage?
    My girlfriend said she heard a rumor that the ingredient guarana (sp?) can cause anal leakage is this true?
    What I mean by girlfriend for all you immature people out there is my friend that is a girl!

    • ANSWER:
      That is a good and interesting question...Here is what I found for you.

      Safety
      Guarana should not be used by people who are sensitive to caffeine or xanthines.

      People with heart conditions, diabetes, high blood pressure, epilepsy, overactive thyroid, anxiety, insomnia, and kidney disease should only use guarana under the supervision of their doctor.

      The safety of guarana in pregnant or nursing women has not been established. Since many doctors recommend limiting caffeine during pregnancy and nursing, guarana should be avoided because caffeine content differs from product to product and it isn't possible for consumers to accurately estimate how much caffeine they are consuming through guarana.

      Guarana should not be taken with any products containing ephedra. Serious adverse effects have been reported with this combination. It may increase the risk of stroke, hemorrhage, myocardial infarction, and sudden death and has been associated with increases in heart rate, blood pressure, and potentially harmful changes in glucose and potassium levels.

      A report published in the Journal of Herbal Pharmacotherapy described the case of a heart rhythm abnormality called premature ventricular contraction associated with two herbal supplements that both contained large doses of guarana.

      Initial symptoms of guarana overdose include difficulty urinating, vomiting, and abdominal cramps and spasms. If you suspect a guarana overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

  28. QUESTION:
    What are energy Drinks? what it contains?
    I would like to know what are the ingredients in energy drinks

    • ANSWER:
      Energy drinks may differ from healthy to non-healthy. In case of healthy it may contain fruits, lemon, salt, sugar, honey, yogurt etc.

      When it comes to unhealthy : it may contain carbonated water, artificial colors, alcohol, sugar etc..

  29. QUESTION:
    How much are the cost of ingredients in producing an energy drink?
    Was wondering if anyone could post a link telling me about the cost of ingredients in producing a single can of an energy drink. Making my own costing statement for a drink but cant seen to find a link that will tell me about the prices?
    thanks but do you know the actual price of the ingredients/ materials used? say for example either red bull of coke

    • ANSWER:
      varies from drink to drink, and what ingredients they use

      cheaper energy drinks are juice, high fructose corn syrup and some caffeine
      fancier ones have exotic ingredients like guaranna included, which would make them more expensive to produce

  30. QUESTION:
    Is TAURINE, the acid found in energy drinks, BULL PISSS?
    I DRINK ALLOT OF ENERGY DRINKS AND SOMEONE JUST TOLD ME THAT TAURINE, THE MAIN INGREDIENT IN ENERGY DRINKS, IS BULL PISS

    • ANSWER:
      No.
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurine

  31. QUESTION:
    Energy drink ingredients?
    I'm looking for an energy drink available in Canada, that's not too expensive, doesn't have TONNES of caffeine, but contains a decent amount of Guarana. (I'm looking into the effects of caffeine and guarana on migrane headaches.)

    I know there's a lot of brands out there, but could someone narrow it down with caffeine and guarana content?

    Thanks!!

    • ANSWER:
      Caffeine is used in the treatment of migraines.

      That is why the only difference between Excedrin and Excedrin Migraine is the packaging containers. That is a fact you can read on the packages or on their website. Read the contents list, they are identical.

      Excedrin Migraine contains acetaminophen, aspirin, and Therapeutically Active Caffeine™ — and is available in three forms: Geltabs, Tablets, and Caplets.
      http://www.excedrin.com/excedrin-migraine.shtml

      EXCEDRIN® Migraine Product Information
      Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes
      Acetaminophen 250 mg …………….Pain reliever
      Aspirin 250 mg …………………….Pain reliever
      Caffeine 65 mg …………………..Pain reliever aid
      http://www.excedrin.com/excedrin-migraine-drug-facts.shtml

      Excedrin® Extra Strength Product Information
      Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes
      Acetaminophen 250 mg ………………Pain reliever
      Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)* ………...Pain reliever
      Caffeine 65 mg ……………….Pain reliever aid
      *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
      http://www.excedrin.com/extra-strength-excedrin-drug-facts.shtml

      ===================================

      AVOID ALL ENERGY DRINKS!

      What makes energy drinks bad?

      12 spoons of sugar... that's bad

      200 calories... bad

      Guarana... tisk tisk

      Good for a short jittery burst then a debilitating crash!

      All energy drinks are Dangerous!

      Read the health risks of energy drinks at:
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_drink#Adverse_effects
      and
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_bull#Health_effects

      I know someone personally that had to be taken to the hospital E.R. after only drinking one (1)

      You are just as safe playing russian roulette!

  32. QUESTION:
    What makes energy drinks taste bad?
    What ingredient(s) in energy drinks make them taste so bad?

    • ANSWER:
      I don't think its ingredients, its just your personal opinion. I think most energy drinks taste great.

  33. QUESTION:
    Hey is any of these ingredients in this energy drink make you fat?
    Carbonated Water, Sucrose, Glucose, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Color Added, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, L-Carnitine, Caffeine, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Glucuronolactone, Inositol, Guarana Seed Extract, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Sucralose, Riboflavin, Maltodextrin, Cyanocobalamin.

    • ANSWER:
      it looks like it has alot of sugar..so id say yes

  34. QUESTION:
    How to make energy drinks?
    Ok so recently I’ve been looking into making my own energy drink. Not just like and alternative protein shake or any of that stuff, like a carbonated caffeinated drink.
    What I’m looking for is what are the ingredients in energy drinks and what they do for the drink ( not like : caffeine, sugar, water, etc…Duh.). I need to know the actual chemicals like citrus acid and other chemicals like that and how much I need and what it does for the drink
    NO, I’m not looking for answers like:
    “DUDZORZZ just por pur cafeen in 2 ur soda an drink it”

    I’d just like some help that’s all and possibly were to get these ingredients if possible

    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Carbonation: Buy a tank of Carbon dioxide and pump it into liquid and store it under pressure. This is impossible to be done at home without factory machinery.

  35. QUESTION:
    how many ingredients are there in an energy drink?
    well, approximate it at least, and give some names of ingredients also and maybe a website? i would really appreciate it. i am also doing this for my senior project! thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      Sure, it may have more than 10 major of them are carbonated water, fructose syrup, aciditifier, flavours, acidity regulators - trisodium citrate, guarana extract (with caffeine), stabilizers and sweeteners, colour - caramel ginseng extract. Can visit www.cult-usa.com

  36. QUESTION:
    is taurine (the ingredient in redbull and other energy drinks) available in a supplement for over the counter?
    i drink the energy drinks and think i have identified taurine as the common denominator that works. i wonder if i can buy just taurine in an OTC pill form as a supplement.

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.physicianformulas.com/store/scripts/prodview.asp?idproduct=276&name=Taurine
      Try this site it may help

  37. QUESTION:
    what are the ingredients in 5 hour energy drink?
    what are the side effects for these energy drinks available in usa market

    • ANSWER:
      Main ingredient is Vitamin B12 which is a water soluble vitamin that provides natural energy. There is also an energy drink that uses it that I have had before that tasted a lot better than anything I've ever had before. I bought it online and it has more vitamin B12 than 5 Hour Energy. Plus it has a 180 day $ back guarantee. I actually didn't like the first one I ordered so I sent it back after drinking 2 of them and got a full refund and ordered a different flavor.

  38. QUESTION:
    what are the ingredients in bullet energy drink?

    • ANSWER:
      read the can

  39. QUESTION:
    what is an ingredient in energy drinks that's breaking my skin out?
    What is an ingredient in most energy drinks that could be breaking my face out. I stopped drinking them (once I realized that was my problem) I have recently started drinking the FRS energy. Its suppose to be totally healthy but Im afraid it still might contain that one or more ingredient that is breaking my skin out. Let me tell you once I stopped drinking the freakin NOS my skin cleared up in like a week. Had ONE just one one weekend and not even by the next day my face was horrible. SSoooo any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated . Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      it's probably the sugar.

  40. QUESTION:
    What are all of the ingredients in that 5 hour energy drink?
    I checked the website, but it talked more about what's not in it.

    • ANSWER:
      TaDa!!
      http://www.5hourenergy.com/ingredients.asp

      and for the record..it tastes terrible! but it works.

  41. QUESTION:
    What ingredients are used to make and energy drink?
    i want to make an energy drink, i don't need flavoring to it. just what you put into the carbonated water to get a partial energy drink.

    Thanks in advance.

    • ANSWER:
      CAFFEINE, sugar , artificial flavor, water, sugar, various vitamins, sugar, possibly alcohols, corn syrup, sugar

  42. QUESTION:
    How much protien is in the Figure 8 Arbonne shakes and what ingredients are in the new energy drink tablet?
    I can't seem to find the info on the company websites. I am not a consultant so I have no back office access. I would just like to know before I order. Thanks.
    Thank you Arbonne consultants for answering so quickly! Both answers were very helpful. No further information is necessary. This is appreciated.

    • ANSWER:
      Found couple info here>>>

      18 grams for vanilla shake...
      http://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/arbonne/vanilla-protien-shake
      http://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs/Sherri.Leopold.with.Arbonne.International.217-632-5051/2008/1/Nrgo-3-Fizz-tablets-reviews-/58197

      I am waiting on an e-mail of a list of ingredients for energy drink you asked for.

      Finally got a response via e-mail... http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=a22b017b8b&attid=0.1&disp=vah&view=att&th=1182aa83172ab7d0

      Hope it helped!

  43. QUESTION:
    Ingredients for potent energy drink?
    Im considering starting an energy drink project. Lets hear some ingredients that could be used in a seriously powerful drink.

    • ANSWER:
      Fruit Blend:
      Soy Milk
      Whey Protein Powder (vanilla makes it a bit sweet)
      half a banana
      1 cup of frozen mixed berries

      Or a Greens Blend:
      Field Greens or Spinach
      Green Apple
      Cucumber
      Ginger
      Manuka Honey
      Juice of half a large lemon
      Add a bit of water if needed

  44. QUESTION:
    What are the effects of Monster energy drinks on the bones and muscles?
    I know the effects of caffeine and high sugar content. I want to know what Monster energy drinks do to the rest of the body, via the other ingredients in them.

    • ANSWER:
      I do know for a fact that energy drinks cause kidney stones...

  45. QUESTION:
    What are the ingredients to "Tantrum", the energy drink from How I Met Your Mother?
    My friend and I were curious as to what the ingredients were in it

    • ANSWER:
      Tantrum was a soft drink with the highest caffeine content legally available over the counter. (How I met your mother fictitious drink)
      It was eventually discontinued after an extensive study by the FDA.

  46. QUESTION:
    Addiction to Energy Drinks?
    About 3 months ago I bought an energy drink (which before I usually never drank) and found that I loved the feeling, so I bought more.

    Long story short, I've become addicted. It's the ONLY thing I drink now. I wake up and my first thought is to grab a can out of the fridge. If I see I've run out. I immediately run to the store and stock up.

    At first drinking it just made me feel good, energized, like I could conquer the world. But now I feel dependent on them, like I can't function properly with out having about 4 a day.

    Is there an ingredient in energy drinks that can cause someone to become addicted to them?
    On particularly high stress level days...I probably down 8-10 just to keep going.

    • ANSWER:
      Sorry about your addiction. :( This can lead to problems for you down the road. I know a man who has gotten kidney stones twice from drinking energy drinks and he is now on his third set. He just won't give them up. Caffeine is hard to quit but it's possible. You should first start to write down your reasons for quitting, such as:

      * Increasing hypertension risks
      * keeps the liver busy from filtering other toxins
      * tooth decay
      * weakened bones
      * addiction/dependence
      * causes anxiety
      * a cycle of hyperactivity and/or inability to focus, followed by a subsequent "crash"
      * disrupted sleep habits
      * may interfere with weight loss and has been linked to hypoglycemia
      * buying coffee products may fund inhumane labor overseas
      * financial costs to support caffeine purchases
      * has been linked to affecting learning behavior (unkown if positive or negative yet)
      * caffeine dehydrates your body
      * a desire for a healthier pregnancy
      * decreased libido or sexual performance

      Put this list somewhere that you can see it regularly, like on your mirror or work desk (or both). It will help keep you motivated.

      Believe that it is possible to overcome your addiction. Accept that the process will take as much time as it takes. Realize that quitting will require a significant effort on your part. Erase any idea in your mind that quitting caffeine will be easy, or else you'll be in for a big surprise. Expect it to be one of the most difficult things in the world, and you'll be ready to give it your greatest effort.

      Prepare for the withdrawal symptoms, which can begin within hours of your last caffeine fix, and may last for up to two weeks:

      * headache
      * fatigue
      * difficulty concentrating
      * poor motor skills
      * flu-like symptoms

      Introduce green tea into your routine. Green tea contains mild traces of caffeine - not nearly enough to create any kind of addiction like regular tea or coffee - and this will soften the blow of any remaining foggy-headedness.

      Sit down and calculate how much time and money you actually spend on caffeine. Think of other things you could do with that time and money. Buy and read the newspaper? Pursue a hobby? Save money for an iPod? Start a trust fund for a child you love? Find something that's exciting and fulfilling, and think of it as your reward.

      Don't go at it alone. Find someone to quit with you. If you can't find that kind of support, promise to someone whom you love and respect that you will quit caffeine. Thus, consuming caffeine in any form will make you break your promise, and this will provide you with another incentive to stay on the wagon.

      Increase your consumption of water. This is especially important during the first few days as your body is adjusting. Adding a little lemon to your water makes it taste better and lemon is also good for your body.

      Reduce your intake gradually. You can set a schedule for yourself, such as "3 cups a day in the first week; 2 cups a day in the second week; 1 cup a day in third week; and none in the fourth week." Start replacing your caffeinated beverages with the decaf versions. Consider switching slowly to water as a substitute. Allocate your caffeine money in the beginning of the week, so that if you over-consume it in the beginning of the week, you will have nothing to fall back onto in the end of the week. If you allocate less and less caffeine money as you go on, you will gradually reduce your intake. Set aside one day - possibly a Sunday - when you are not on the go for a detox day. Make sure on the day you have chosen to detox you have no pressing commitments or tasks.

      Keep your "security blanket" close. You will need all the help you can get. Think in advance when your weakest moments are likely to be (i.e. in the morning, when you're driving by your favorite cafe, etc.) and turn to your "security blanket" to get you through these times. A security blanket is anything that comforts you and helps you take your mind off of caffeine, it could be a stuffed toy, a pocket video game, calling your best friend, doing a crossword puzzle. You can have as many security blankets as you need, just make sure you always have one close at hand.

      Allow lots of time for rest and recuperation. Keep your calendar empty for at least the first three weeks after giving up caffeine and give your body all the rest and healthy fresh fruits and vegetables that you can.

  47. QUESTION:
    I've drank an energy drink, and felt numbness on my tongue ....?
    I've learned that energy drinks can damage my teeth, so I used a straw so that the drink ends up on my tongue and not on my teeth. In the next few minutes I felt numbness on my tongue.

    Does this have to do with the ingredients of the energy drink(low quality ?) ? Is the ingredient that causes the numbness also responsible for damaging teeth ?
    I don't think its sugar

    • ANSWER:
      Sugar

  48. QUESTION:
    what ingredients in a energy drink are bad for you?
    enengy drinks

    • ANSWER:
      probably all of them except for the water part.

  49. QUESTION:
    Wheres a site that has detailed descriptions of the ingredients in monster?
    I want a site that has a list of all the ingredients in monster energy drinks that tells you how each ingredient is bad for you... i was just curious and wanted to know why and how monster is bad for you.

    • ANSWER:
      no one really has a exact list of all that, but if you buy one the lady tells you. Just no its bad for you.

  50. QUESTION:
    Why do energy drinks taste strange?
    I've tried several different kinds, and no matter how different the flavors are, or how sweet they try to make them, they all have the same sort of odd taste that lingers as an unpleasant aftertaste. Is there some particular ingredient that all of these drinks have that gives this characteristic taste? (It is a flavor I've never noticed in anything else.)

    • ANSWER:
      It could be the amphetamines in the drink LOL!!! Energy drinks are just crap, if you drink one every so often as I do (I mean once a month at the most) it might give you a boost. But drinking 3 or 4 a day is just awful!


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