Pros And Cons Of Energy Drinks

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What are the pros and cons of energy drinks?
   This fad for energy drinks had come about. I never really drank energy drinks, because i heard it was bad for your heart.I want to try some but I dont want to be like those addicted people who cant function without one.so what are the pros and cons?

   • ANSWER:
     Your question sparked my interest, and I found this information from

     http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/isnacks/0,,rtrn,00.html

     ENERGY DRINKS
     Do energy drinks live up to their hype? Can they really increase your energy levels, boost your concentration and alertness, stimulate your metabolism, improve your stamina and help you leap over tall buildings or meet your latest work deadline? These combinations of caffeine, herbs, vitamins and amino acids certainly sound scientific -- but do they work? And if they really are effective, are they safe?

     The answer depends on your individual metabolism and preferences. Some people swear by energy drinks. They say the concoctions can't be beat for getting them through their workday or giving them a boost before exercise. Others find the combination of caffeine and sugar leaves them feeling jittery, nervous and irritable. But sales of energy drinks have doubled in the past year, so someone's slurping them up.

     Pros: If you're a caffeine junkie, energy drinks may be right up your alley. Instead of coffee or soda, enjoy Blue Ox or Power House for an afternoon pick-me-up. A running buddy of mine chugs a can of Red Bull before every long run for added zip. The amount of caffeine in most of these products is similar to that in one cup of brewed coffee, so gauge your tolerance accordingly.

     Cons: Definitely do not mix energy drinks with alcohol. The combination can leave you feeling worse than when you started. If you try to add activity into the mix (running, biking or even dancing the night away) you could be in for major trouble -- some small studies show changes in heart rhythm resulting from this combination. Pregnant women and young children should avoid energy drinks as well. No one knows what potential pregnancy complications could result if you indulge in these drinks while you're expecting. Because of their smaller body size, children experience greater negative effects from energy drinks. Finally, consider the calories: There are usually 100 to 130 in each 8-ounce serving.

     SPORTS DRINKS
     In 1965, doctors at the University of Florida developed the first sports drink with their football team in mind. Their goal? To encourage athletes who practice in the brutal Florida heat and humidity to consume adequate amounts of fluid and electrolytes for optimum athletic performance. The result was Gatorade -- basically water with added carbohydrates, sodium and potassium. Today there are a variety of similar sports drinks in a mind-boggling array of flavors and neon colors designed to tempt your taste buds. The question remains: Do they really improve athletic performance?

     Pros: Studies clearly show that athletes -- even weekend warriors and kids running around their backyards -- benefit from chugging sports drinks instead of water. Why? We tend to drink 25 percent to a whopping 90 percent more of flavored sports drinks than plain old water, thus preventing dehydration. An additional bonus: The carbohydrates in sports drinks help fuel active muscles, preventing fatigue and encouraging increased effort.

     Cons: Sports drinks are not helpful when you're watching sports on TV, sitting around the pool or enjoying a fast-food burger and fries. Ounce for ounce, sports drinks have about half the calories and sugar of fruit juice or regular soft drinks -- but the calories add up more quickly than you'd think. The message is clear: If you're not exercising, drink water instead. You don't need the electrolytes, and you haven't earned the calories.

     FITNESS WATERS
     One of the newest beverage categories on the market, fitness waters boast added vitamins and minerals, and often other "functional" ingredients, and have less carbohydrates than traditional sports drinks. A combination of high-fructose corn syrup (the beverage industry's sweetener of choice), crystalline fructose and sugar substitutes such as Splenda keep the carbs and calories low. Reebok Fitness Water has only 30 calories in each 24-ounce serving, and Glacéau Vitaminwater contains a mere 2.5 calories per 8 ounces.

     Pros: If you can't stand the taste of plain water, fitness waters are a good choice. You won't get a lot of unwanted calories, and the sugar content is minimal. We tend to drink more if a beverage is flavored, so fitness waters may be helpful for those folks who just don't seem to stay hydrated enough.

     Cons: Some brands contain high amounts of vitamins or minerals, which means if you drink a lot of these waters, you could go over your daily nutrient needs -- especially if you take a multivitamin. You can easily get all the nutrients in these beverages from food -- and drink regular water to satisfy your thirst. Also, the carbohydrate content of fitness waters is too low to make them beneficial during activity, so stick with your favorite sports drink (like Gatorade or Accelerade) if energy is a concern when you're breaking a sweat.

     Hopefully this information answers you question!
     -- Vae

2. QUESTION:
   Pros and Cons of Energy Drinks?
   which ones do you recommend?

   • ANSWER:
     Organic energy drinks

3. QUESTION:
   What are some pros and cons of energy drinks ?
   thank you [=

   • ANSWER:
     Con: I became addicted to the caffeine in Red Bull after drinking just one a day.

4. QUESTION:
   Pros and Cons of Monster energy Drinks?
   this kid is sellin monsters on my Bus and at school. (high school)

   and ive been buying ALOT Each day ( like 2 or 3 )

   whats the Pros and Cons of the drink?

   • ANSWER:
     there are only cons

5. QUESTION:
   pros and cons of energy drinks?
   i love energy drinks ok but im not one of those energy freaks who drink them alot but i like to drink one ocassionally

   • ANSWER:
     I used to be an energy drink freak.

     Pro's-energy, taste quite nice.

     con's- keep you awake later at night, really bad chemicals in them, expensive.

     I've warned my way off those things because the cons outnumbered the pro's. But one every once in a while should be fine, but be warned they get addictive, I was down to a can a day, which doesn't sound much, but my god thats allot of sh*t going into my body when it all adds up!

6. QUESTION:
   Pros and cons of energy drinks?

   • ANSWER:
     Pros...
     You drink them because you like the flavor.
     Buying more helps my stocks in soda companies.

     Cons.
     Full of sugar
     Full of caffeine

7. QUESTION:
   What are the pros and cons of RockStar Energy Drink?
   What are the pros/cons of Rockstar?

   • ANSWER:
     RockStar is actually now illegal where I live. It is supposedly worse then smoking and drinking.
     :S

8. QUESTION:
   What is the pros and con's of energy drinks?
   Information to influence or to cut down comummption of energy drinks.
   Why or Why not?
   Complete sentences needed.

   • ANSWER:
     The pros and cons simply come from what makes up the energy. You see in energy drinks such monster, redbull, venom, etc. The energy drink is made up of large amounts of sugar, and taurine(Laboratory form), and caffiene. This causes to the body to experience a temporary "rush/high." So, temporarily it is beneficial I guess. However, the large amounts of sugar, and other such chemicals in these energy drinks are bad for the kidneys.
     But energy drinks like the ones I sell called XS Energy drinks, get there energy from natural sources, such as B vitamins. There is zero sugar, zero carbs, and only 8 calories. This energy drink is even safe for diabetics to drink.
     So the pros are that they give you energy, when you choose that you are in need of energy.
     The cons, if you get the kinds that are made the way that monster, redbull, and etc. are, it can cause health issues.

     In conclusions, it's simply depends on how the energy drinks are made. There are some that have both pros and cons, monster and etc. And then there are some that only have pros, and no cons, like mine.

     Here is my online business website for you to get more information if you want. www.rjohnston9.qhealthbeauty.com (It's under the tab "sports nutrition."

     And then of course the official websites for redbull, monster, and etc. for compare and contrast information.

     Hope this helps.

9. QUESTION:
   What are the pros and cons of the Monster energy drink?

   • ANSWER:
     well i am an avid energy drinker. i do like Monster because it will give you a boost of energy but the downfall is that once the energy is gone i hope you have a bed close by because you will crash.

10. QUESTION:
    My sudden obsession with energy drinks?
    I've recently become addicted to energy drinks. I know, it's bad, but I can't help it.

    I've this sudden obsession with them. I have been researching them all morning, trying to find out the pros and cons of each drink and each ingredient.

    I was wondering if anyone knew which drinks
    - contain Guarana but no caffeine
    OR
    - contain Taurine but no caffeine

    It's just that I've found that it's the mixture of Guarana and caffeine or the mixture of Taurine and caffeine that is very bad for your heart.

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11. QUESTION:
    what are the dangers of caffeine and its role in energy drinks?
    LOOKING TO DO A SCHOOL PROJECT ON ENERGY DRINKS WITH CAFFEINE AND ITS PROS AND CONS?

    • ANSWER:
      There are lots of studies on the pros and cons of caffeine if you just search it on the web. A few pros are increased alertness and energy, while cons are rapid heartbeat,nausea,heart arrythmias, and anxiety. IMO, as a health professional, caffeinated drinks are NOT appropriate for school aged students.

12. QUESTION:
    Can you list your pros and cons and your successes and failures?
    Mine are:

    Pros - Artistic, always seeking knowledge about life and the universe, good worker (after having some energy drinks). I don't hate any kind of person nor do I hold grudges.

    Cons - Cannot operate with less than 6 hours of sleep, has attention deficit disorder, does not have patience to read entire books :- I have to wear contacts but that's not a "real" con.

    Successes - Made some nice professional-looking charcoal drawings and self-portraits, made employee of the month in April at Wallyworld (yaaay!) I also take good care of my baby brother who has a mobility handicap, so it's like I experience success almost every day as I make him and the folks happy.

    Failures - Grade school was tough and I had a hard time socializing with others. Cheated on a test back in high school and was publically humiliated by the teacher. I was fired at my first job because I was using the company's time to post messages on an Internet forum about racism and other touchy subjects.

    • ANSWER:
      Pro: I'm somewhat tolerant of others.

      Con: I'm somewhat intolerant of others.

      Successes: I continue to enjoy attempts to scale the highest peaks even though I mostly fail.

      Failures: I don't venture into mountainous terrain often enough.

13. QUESTION:
    does drinking coffee or energy drinks make you age faster?
    health wise..what are the pros and cons of caffeine?

    • ANSWER:
      No, just seems like it as everything goes flying by!!!!

14. QUESTION:
    Opinions on Five Hour Energy drinks?
    I'd just like some opinions from actual people instead of those advertised on TV saying that it's the best thing ever. Is it bad for you? Pros and cons? That sort of thing.

    • ANSWER:
      well first of all i do not know what they are talking bout i totally CRASH!!! to my knowledge there are no heath risks but just you waite ten years from now they'll be saying " that's what was giving everyone cancer!"(however the Energy you get is good for those five hours)

15. QUESTION:
    Is it okay to mix beer with energy drink powder?
    The energy drink powder is called Extra Joss, and it can be comparable to Red Bull.

    What are the pros and cons of this?

    • ANSWER:
      why F-up a good beer

16. QUESTION:
    Pros and Cons about Green Tea?
    yeah i am starting to drink green tea and i wanted to know...

    what the pros and cons about drinking it?
    does it make you lose weight? just curious
    does it remove all the toxins from your body?
    does it help you relax? it does to me and i don't know why.
    does it give you energy?
    does it contain caffeine?

    thanks and ill choose you as best answer if you answer all of my questions.

    • ANSWER:
      Benefits of Green Tea

      The potential benefits of consuming green tea have, for the most part, not been proven by scientific research, however, some research has credited green tea with the following health benefits.

      * Preventing cancer.
      * Treating multiple sclerosis.
      * Stopping diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
      * Neutralizing the spread of free radicals.
      * Removing toxins from the body
      * Reducing the negative effects of LDL (bad) cholesterol.
      * Raising metabolism (it can help you lose weight).
      * Encourages the formation of scabs if applied directly to a wound.

      Negatives of Green Tea

      The major concern with drinking too much green tea is the caffeine it contains (it does not help you relax; it gives you energy). Too much caffeine can cause nausea, insomnia or frequent urination.

      New Scientist points to recent research has shown consuming very large quantities of green tea can be dangerous as it can cause damage to the liver and kidneys.

      However too much of anything is bad for you, so use moderation.

17. QUESTION:
    Energy drinks vs. coffee!?
    What are the pros and cons of both.
    Which of the coffees is greatest?
    What energy drink do you prefer?
    Any alternatives to the two that ypu think are better? (other than sleep)

    • ANSWER:
      Well Coffee only has Caffeine in it so, while it may keep you awake, it won't actually provide you with much energy. Energy Drinks have Caffeine, Guarana, Taurine, B-Vitamins and more. It's no contest in my opinion. I personally like Rockstar Energy Drink. Coffee is much, much cheaper to drink in similiar quantities though, so it does depend on your budget. As far as Coffee goes, Expresso is probably the strongest mainstream option.

18. QUESTION:
    What are the pros/cons of taking Creatine? Either alone or part of supplements like Xyience NOX-CG?
    So far, so good. I take it to get the "boost" during workout as well as too aid in recovery. The "boost" is not as substantial as I thought it might be (like ABB or other "energy" drinks), but I have definitely experienced less soreness, and feel like I can go again the next day.

    • ANSWER:
      Creatine won't just make your muscles larger. You have to follow a strict workout routine and a healthy diet. People think they can take it and go in the gym two times a week and their muscles will get big. That's not how it works. You have to do heavy weights and work all the muscles. Alone with cardio. Creatine works by storing water around the muscles to give the appearance they are bigger. As soon as you stop taking it, the water is used up and your muscles appear to be smaller. Just be sure to drink plenty of water when taking creatine because your water is being stored around your muscles and you can end up dehydrated....

19. QUESTION:
    Energy Drinks:Your view?
    Not just drinks like lucozade but stuff like Red Bull.They seem to have their pros and cons.Athletes seem to go for them and they taste nice but they have a load of sugar in them.

    • ANSWER:
      i use them every day before work and they help me go beyound the normal.. i work in a warehouse a lot ot of lifting and moving countless heavy loads every day .... and the energy drink works for me...... yes lots of sugar and caffine but i think thats the point of them...... as long as you drink water to counteract the caffine and sugar they are ok to use in my book

      not all of them work good though i think red bull is the worse it actually has no effect on me.....

      monster energy drinks

      lost energy drinks

      rock star

      work the best

20. QUESTION:
    Pros and Cons of taking Stacker 2 and/or 3?
    What are the side effects? Which is more effective: 5hr. Energy drink or 6Hr. Power Shot? Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      don't know about the shots....i've been taking stacker for about 10 years now....they keep me alert and motivated.....there was a time when i would take 3 in the morning on an empty stomach to kick start my day so i stopped taking them because i was worried that they might be affecting my kidneys.....then i started taking them again but i will only take 1 at a time....other than feeling jittery for about a half an hour i have had no adverse affects and have done no research on my kidney theory.....if you really want energy and/or are trying to lose weight try ripped fuel....this stuff is kind of expensive but it really gets you going.....i used to get mine and the local gnc
      here's a link http://www.gnc.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=ripped%20fuel&origkw=ripped%20fuel&sr=1

21. 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

22. QUESTION:
    What bad things come from drinking coffee?
    I have started to drink a lot of coffee lately. Should I worry about my health? What about my teeth? My brain activity? My skin? What are the pros and cons on drinking coffee? What can I use to substitute coffee for energy or something heathier? I'm Seventeen.

    • ANSWER:
      get ready for big headaches when u dont drink it:) !!!!!! there are good and bad things about coffee........... ! i quit smoking and drinkin coffee when i found isagenix. thats what helped me- i cleaned my body with the 9 day program and got lots of energy.... check out the link www.lean.isagenix.com - good luck

23. QUESTION:
    Should I drink a "5 Hour Energy" shot before my fitness test?
    I'm taking a police academy fitness test next week, and I was wondering if I should drink a "5 Hour Energy" shot before the test? I have never used them before. The test consists of push ups, sit ups, sprint, and 2 mile run. Pros/Cons?

    • ANSWER:
      be very careful about that. it will probably increase the frequency of your heartrate, and that will work against you.

      if you can't pass the test without a supplement, maybe you aren't physically ready to be in law enforcement.

24. QUESTION:
    What do you think about the pros and cons of coffee?
    I was reading my emails this morning and one email I read was about the pros and cons of coffee. It read
    Cutting Out Coffee

    Are you a one-cup-a-day kinda guy or more like a nine-cups-a-day kinda gal? Coffee is as much part of the average adult’s morning routine as is brushing their teeth. The aroma of a fresh brewed cup ‘o Joe or the taste of a freshly pulled shot of espresso is enough to get anyone out of bed on time, even on a frosty, cold morning…
    (this article came from Life Script Health Advantage)
    I'm a two cup kinda gal.. Just for the record.
    If you keep read this article it reads the pros of coffee said to help with "eased post-workout muscle pain and the combination of caffeine and exercise can reduce the risk of skin cancer.Other findings said three or more daily cups of coffee may aid memory in older women, and drinking five or more cups a day can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease."
    The cons: In March 2007, the American Psychiatric Association said more than 250 milligrams of caffeine daily may cause insomnia, irregular heartbeat, muscle spasms, and the inability to concentrate. Other studies indicate that an afternoon power nap is more effective than caffeine at boosting energy levels and improving alertness. And most recently, in January 2008, the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology said that drinking two cups of coffee a day doubles the risk of miscarriage in pregnant women. (See related article: Is Coffee Crashing Your Diet?)
    All of the information came from the same article and reading this opened my eyes to how a harmless cup of coffee can do to your body over time. I'm not saying I'm going to stop drinking coffee but that I'll try to drink in moderasion.

    • ANSWER:
      I think that if anybody bothered to read the entire question, then they are a fool. If you want to drink coffee, drink coffee. If you don't want it, don't drink it.

      All the BS studies out there are of absolutely no consequence at your breakfast table.

25. QUESTION:
    vaporizer and humidifier same thing also question about energy?
    if they aren't the same thing what are the pros and cons for each and which is best for my son's bloody noses. Also i suffer from wht my Dr. calls chronic fatigue syndrom and says there is nothing i can really do about that except take vitimin c and drink orange juice but honestly i have been doing that for years and it does nothing for me so what cani do to have more energy and not be so tired all of the time and i dont want to take anything thats going to make me lose weight like an energy drink
    my son is two and gets bloody noses pretty often i keep my heat low so its not so stuffy but thats not working i also put vasaline in his nose to keep it moisturized and the doctor wants to corterize it but i feel he is so young i really don't want to put him through that

    • ANSWER:
      a vaporizer puts moisture into the air. When you have a cold and itis hard to breathe, a vaporizer with vicks in it helps you breathe. This with just plain water may help your son's bloody noses. Maybe the air is too dry especially if you live in a cold climate and the heat is on all the time. It dries out your nose. A humidifier also adds moisture to the air but I don't know if they are set up to add medicine when you have a cold.
      As for your illness the energy drinks can be taken with a meal instead of tea or milk or what ever you usually drink with a meal. Don't know if they would help your problem though. But here is a web site on CFS that may help you
      http://www.cdc.gov/cfs/cfssupport.htm good luck.

26. QUESTION:
    whats is vitamen b6 and b12 for?
    i see that stuff on alot of energy drink so i wana know its
    pros and cons.

    • ANSWER:
      Every body needs B6 and B12 -- but most of us get enough of each in our food -- we only need a very small amount (2mg a day is usually enough). It's not a "fad" nutirional aid, it's a necessary part of human life.

      Vitamin B12 is considered safe and non-toxic. No toxic or adverse effects have been associated with large intakes of vitamin B12 from food or supplements in healthy people. Vitamin B6 can cause nerve damage in extremely high doses (100mg or more per day).

      Vitamin B6:

      Hemoglobin within red blood cells carries oxygen to tissues. Your body needs vitamin B6 to make hemoglobin. Vitamin B6 also helps increase the amount of oxygen carried by hemoglobin. A vitamin B6 deficiency can result in a form of anemia that is similar to iron deficiency anemia. B6 also helps to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

      Vitamin B12:

      Vitamin B12's primary functions are in the formation of red blood cells, but is also important in maintaining the nervous system. Basically, it keeps the insulation around the nerves nice and healthy. B12 also keeps the process of cell division/growth going smoothly -- which is *especially* important in growing bodies, since there is a ton of growth happening.

27. QUESTION:
    From one unhealthy life to another, maybe?
    As is, I eat and drink like blueberry muffins backstroking in rivers of sugar coated strawberry cream cheese. Basically my diet consists of many energy drinks, chickens, some fast food and the occasional home cooked meal. Horrible, yes. After years of that, I am feeling bleh.

    Now, I don't have a lot of money to get a bunch of healthy food. So I bought the less healthy, 'healthy' stuff. Such as Iceberg lettuce, carrots, green beans, corn, bagels, pasta ingredients, bananas, pb and j, bread, milk, multivitamins, water, apples, etc. etc.

    Though I eat like complete crap, I have a 6-pack and a relatively good body. If I eat this 'healthier' diet, will I feel better and have more energy? Be able to go workout without having a heart attack? Etc. Any input on the pros/cons of what I am doing would be helpful.
    I do drink skim milk, it's my favorite. I'm glad apples are good. I'll get dark leaved lettuce next time, and use light dressing (since I need something ). For a snack I thought about a peanut butter (low/no fat) and banana sandwich on wheat bread. I do have an Aldis about 7 miles away. I could definitely hit them up.
    Oh, and I love beans and eggs are alright I suppose. I will see what I can do with them :p

    • ANSWER:
      skim milk is no more expensive than 2% and or whole milk. dont eat the bagels unless they are 100% whole grain and then ony eat 1/2 a day, greenleaf lettuce is about the same as iceberg in price next time buy green leaf, i wouldnt eat a whole banana in 1 day eat only half, the apples are perfect, how about eggs, they provide cheap protein as do beans, you can eat healthy without increasing cost, do you have an aldis store in your area, if so check it out. great value for the price. watch out for fructose corn syrup in the bread. sugar is the enemy.

28. QUESTION:
    Could cocaine help you cram for a test?
    This is purely a theoretical, but if anyone has any first or second-hand experience that would be helpful too. While I'm sitting here, cramming for my finals, my mind started to wander and I started reading stories about students dealing adderall to other students during finals. This got me wondering if cocaine could help a student when they are trying to pull those long marathon study sessions. Bear in mind, I'm not speaking in terms of long-term health. I'm only wondering if it would help keep a student attentive and also what affect it would have on short-term and long-term memory.
    How will the inevitable crash affect the student?
    Is the crash avoidable?
    Any pros and cons you can think of.
    Also, how would cocaine compare to more traditional methods of staying awake and sharp; ie coffee, energy drinks, and other high caffeine products? Over what periods of time would it be most effective? How will being under the influence affect you during a test?
    Whatever else you've got.

    • ANSWER:
      I agree with "just Breathe"- you will not feel like sitting still- much less reading and concentrating on one thing.
      I would say limiting distractions, getting rest( I know you think you don't have time for that- but you NEED it),. Eating well
      (limit junk food) will help you retain what you study more than drugs.

29. QUESTION:
    Grad Nite Prep- The Great Dilemma of What to Bring?
    Grad Nite at Disney World tonight. My class leaves at 8 o'clock to arrive at Disney around 10 and leave at 4 Am. The great dilemma is what to bring and what to do. Me, being the hater of the concious realm, would like to "escape reality" before arriving at said destination. Granted, I'll be bringing the necessities in a small purse (cell phone, money, ID, etc) but I'm contemplating what I should "do" to keep myself "happy" for the rest of the night. Here are the things I have to work with:
    40 Adderall 30 mg XR pills
    1 Quarter Ounce of Marijuana
    1 Jolt! Blue Energy Drink
    The possibility of buying some sort of energy shot?

    You can see the problem. Alcohol is not an option- I hate it and if the chaperone suspects anyone has been drinking she'll breathalize us before we get on the bus. Drug dogs and friskers will be at Disney so doing anything when I get there is out of the question. Will list pros and cons in details.
    Pros of Adderall: Keeps up and speedy all night, slight sense of euphoria, lasts for a good 8-12 hours.

    Cons: I have high blood pressure and Adderall pumps it up VERY high. It also makes one pee a lot, which can be very annoying in a theme park setting. I don't want to stroke out or pee myself. Also involves "The Fear"

    Pros of Marijuana: Smoke it when I'm home, relaxes me, convenient.

    Cons: Makes me tired, Also involes "The Fear"

    Pros of Caffeine: Perks me up, not too hard on the body, easy to get, can be taken in the park.

    Cons: High blood pressure, pee a lot, and no euphoria. Also- Crash.

    Now, let the debate begin.
    Cons: Makes me sleepy, lethargic, and

    • ANSWER:
      the energy drinks and soda would def be the best bet...i wouldnt take anything that could get you in trouble because it will ruin grad nite...dont forget your camera....take lots of pics....

30. QUESTION:
    Am i destined to have ADD for life?
    I'm 16
    male
    and very scared.
    I'm quite an Intelligent person, but something is holding me back, ADD
    I've had ADD my whole life but have never seen anyone about it

    I am so fidgety it's untrue. The moment i sit down i start moving my fingers and tapping and moving about in my seat and rocking back and forth and biting my lip and grinding my teeth and looking around the room.
    I lose my focus and get distracted very easily
    I get startled easily because i'm usually in my own little world, so when someone taps my shoulder i'll jump a mile in the air.
    I drift in and out of conversations all the time
    I get stressed and offended very easily
    I lose interest in things and get bored all the time
    I seem to be argumentative
    I usually act before i think about the pros and cons of something
    I misplace things all the time, and then accidentally find them weeks later in stupid places ( today i found my wallet under a pile of DVDs i never watch)
    I've done these things all my life

    I've just left school and have majorly underachieved
    I'm capable of A's but instead have got C's or below
    My school reports have had the same words written in them year after year "Inconsistent"

    I'm starting to get worried because i'm 16 and still have ADD!!!
    most people grow out of it when they reach their teens!
    Why haven't i grown out of it?
    It's starting to rule my life!
    Is it time to get help from professionals?

    I don't want to take drugs every day for the rest of my life!
    Someone from the USA suggested that i drink Mountain Dew to help me focus.
    I've never seen a bottle of Mountain Dew in my life. Is it an energy drink like Red Bull?

    Many people say having ADD is a gift, How is it a gift?
    Someone please help?
    is it too late for me to grow out of ADD?

    • ANSWER:
      Well hello ther' pardner.

      ADD, actually sounds alot what I've been through. Its like having the luggage but not the transportation. Mom actually sent me to get evaluated last May. Did alot of testing & it became tiring. I'm not gonna say I have ADD cos I dont officially know. I know what you mean though. Things are sooooo frustrating!! I once forgot my cell phone in a flower pot. I was like wtf? In fact I misplaced it last night. But at the end of the day, I just learn to laugh at myself.

      I have actually experienced ALOT of school problems. Every year, I always have a predicament..thats teacher related. It's like a never ending cycle. I couldve been on varsity in basketball! But the coach saw that I never paid attention to learning to plays & put me on JV. Which felt unfair cos I couldnt help it. I tried but things dont come easily to me as I'd like. Do I think I am smart? HELL YES! I do, but just very scatterbrained. But I learn to embrace it cos its the person I am. I'm random, spontaneous, crazy & geniune. I learnt to love my personality.

      ADD people see out of another spectacle. They naturally think in ways other people cannot. They're such innovators & have creative energy. People always tell me how creative I am, though I dont see it like they do. They tell me I am able to make things out of nothing. In english class, I do so awesome in my essays because I tell what I see from the world. I get awesome feedbacks & cos of that, it really builds my confidence.

      Do not be afraid. You may have it, but dont let it conquer you. Be proud that your intelligent & you know it. What I did to tell my mom, which was not a piece of cake for me cos she's stubborn & can be closeminded, I wrote her a letter about what I was experienceing & how serious I was about wanting to get past the troubles. Later that week, she called a pysch to come help me. So maybe you can do the same. Just tell her how much you would love to overcome this & how its affecting you. Tell her your not looking for an excuse, tell her you just want to become better. Though I have not been officially diagnosed, I dont care to be. I just want to be confident in what I do & be able to be attentive in as much as I can.

      Just tell her you hope she understands.

      Hope I helped & if you ever need a buddy, my pal, just shoot me an email!

31. QUESTION:
    why does Green tea help with fertility????
    hiya this 1st time ive asked a question but im ttc bout 5/6 months and have often read other peeps questions an have got a lot of good advice of your answers.
    Well Ive got a stupid question....... i read that green tea can help a woman with fertility but caffiene is bad for a womans fertility....... does green tea not have caffeine in it then??? or do the pros outweigh the cons!!??? or when u talkin bout caffeine are you just talkin bout coffee an energy drinks etc? lol

    • ANSWER:
      The caffeine in green tea is not the same as coffee and if you rinse the leaves, there is much less caffeine than in coffee and energy drinks. It has a lot of antioxident properties that outweigh the boost of caffeine. It is also available decaffeinated.

      I drink green tea all of the time . . . I brew it, dump the pot and brew a second one using the same leaves. This decreases the amount of caffeine dramatically.

      Here is what I found about tea as a fertility food for women:

      Tea - Green tea and orange pekoe tea are both excellent fertility enhancers. Tea contains a high level of antioxidants which aid in healthy immune systems. Research has shown that women who regularly drink tea increase their chance of conception.

      Good luck & baby dust!

32. QUESTION:
    If you had the opportunity to become a vampire, would you seriously take it?
    Think about it all. A true, blood sucking REAL vampire, YOU becoming one. If you looked at the pros and cons, pros such as:
    -Immortality
    -Being extremely strong
    -Being extremely fast
    -Extremely intelligent
    -Having an excuse to run around at night (well, that's a pro for me, I <3 the night and the moon XD)

    And cons like:
    -For teenagers and children, never being able to grow up EVER
    -Possibly never being able to have children, start a family
    -Having to constantly drinking peoples' blood to stay alive and be able to be stay mentally and physically healthy (though you're already DEAD...)
    -Being seen as a monster by most
    -Never being able to step out into even the slightest bit of sunlight
    -Seeing your loved ones, your most cherished friends DIE and seeing that you will live on forever, suicide extremely painful...

    Really people, would you HONESTLY do this?

    And I realize from what people have told me there are two "breeds" of vampire: those that suck blood and those that suck energy to stay alive.

    If I was given this opportunity I would probably be thinking of it the rest of my life... And probably not want to be a vamp at the end... And I know its impossible, but still, would you take it?

    • ANSWER:
      No why would I won't to live my life always craving blood and more blood

33. QUESTION:
    Element Riddle Homework Help?
    I have this stupid homework that I can't seem to figure out. I think my science teacher hates me! Or my class...

    Well here are some riddles if you could please help me out:

    1. Greenish yellow in color, used in bleach, drinking water, PVC pipes(that's logical) or in WWI as the world's first war gas

    2. This relatively recent addition to the table does not occur naturally, it was discovered in the all-burnt-up debris analyzed from the first H-bomb explosion ( the energy of which was equal to the mass lost times the speed of light squared)

    3. Make your silly list of pros and cons: Bill Gates, Cinderella, & some top-notch super models all owe their good fortune to this metalloid

    last one

    4. This shiny nonmetal gives off purple vapors; at blood donor centers, this goes in, and in Ohio, diner and restaurant owners add it to their salt.

    You see my dilemma? I need help extremely bad, so if you would be so kind as to help me? Thanks SO much!

    • ANSWER:
      1. CHLORINE. im sure of that.
      2. PLUTONIUM- radioactive element...
      3. SILICON. bill gates use it in micro chips an that sort of stuff.. while silica sand is used to make glass (hence the models and cinderella's glass shoes. i had a tough time with this one. haha)
      4. IODINE. sure of that too.

34. QUESTION:
    Should I stay with her or date others?
    I've been with this sweat lovely lady almost three months long. We get along great and have fun, but recently I've become unsettled, and interested in a few people around me. I am 27 years old (she is 25 yrs old) and lives in a big city, which I’m still young and I don’t know should keep looking and/or dating around because I don’t want to be trap or settle down yet. I think I do love her (she does love me), but something in me says that I should have dated around. I now feel in too deep, which it almost like I missed out on something else. I am feeling like I need to make a decision on whether to continue to invest time and energy or to set my sights on something (someone else). I don’t know this will help me refine those feelings. I'm now getting to the stage where I'm becoming worried about what I SHOULD do, ie do I stay with her and put my interest in others down to the grass being greener on the other side, or should I make a break? Here's the pro/con list:

    PRO:
    • Kindest, most gentle, thoughtful, supportive loving man I have ever met or been in a relationship with
    • Shares my religious convictions and faith and actively practices with me
    • Supports everything I do, is interested and active in my hobbies
    • Trustworthy
    • From a good family whom I like and enjoy spending time with
    • Treats me like a human
    • Kind to others, gets along with my family and friends very well
    • Very attractive
    • Fun most of the time although a little quieter than I am so sometimes I feel she is holding something back
    • Smart
    • Never been married
    • Has no children
    • She loves children and animals
    • Don’t argued as much
    • Willing try some of new things
    • Fit nicely when laying together
    • Independent
    • Practices good hygiene
    • Partakes in some of my interests
    • Good listener
    • She makes me feel comforted and tells me I'm great!
    • She loves me!
    • She gives me little surprise presents which made me excited
    • Has a good sex drive
    • Has a job

    CON:
    • She is not as active as I am
    • She is not an outdoor person
    • Does not do all same sports or outdoor activities together like as group exercise, broom ball, rock climbing, snowboarding, etc
    • Sleep in a lot on Saturday mornings rather than to do a group exercise together
    • She is over weight (I’m more as an athletic shape and very active)
    • Has less drive and motivation than I do which can come off as laziness or complacency although I know she does work hard and take pride in doing a good job at her job
    • Some health issues – affect with back problems, outdoor, allergies, etc.
    • Hates hot or cold weather
    • Bad habit to finish the drinks or pick up the trash
    • Tough to wake up- she presses the sleep mode button too many of times (up to 30 minutes long)
    • She is very tall (6ft tall, I’m 6’2”)
    • Has a major credit card debt

    • ANSWER:

35. QUESTION:
    SAHMs - What are the benefits of staying at home?
    I'm debating wether or not to become a SAHM myself,

    I'm trying to weigh up the pro's and cons of it all, but so far the cons out weigh the good.

    If you haven't seen any of my previous posts, I'm a nurse in an accident and emergency dept of a hospital, I work 4 days on 4 days off, in 12 hour shift. I can't cut my hours as I am on a contract

    The Pros so far :-
    I would get to spend a lot more time with the kids.
    I could fire our cleaner cause I'd have more energy to do it myself
    I'd have more energy
    I wouldn't have to deal with stupid immature teenager who have mixed drink with drugs and come in throwing up all over me EVERY WEEKEND!!
    I'd have more time with my Partner,

    Cons:-
    We would lose a huge chunk of our income
    It would take longer to pay off the mortgage
    At the moment we have 3 cars (I have my own, we have a family car, and my partner has his car)
    We'd have to get rid of at least one of them
    We wouldn't have as much money and have to tighten our belts a bit

    Don't get me wrong, even though my job can be difficult at times, I absolutely love it. But I love my children more (obviously), but Sometimes I feel I'm missing out on some aspects of their lives,

    So what should I do??

    Advice would be appreciated from those who have been there!
    Forgot to add, My kids are 7, 6 and 4 but we will be trying for another in a couple of years.

    • ANSWER:
      I have been a SAHM since January 2007. I have three kids (ages 9, 5, and 19 months). It is easier staying home than having to juggle the family life and working and my life is way less hectic. We have sacrificed me staying home (less money to waste). Other than that we are good on one income. We still eat out (I hate cooking every day), go shopping, go on dates, vacations, and pay all of our bills off.

      I do WANT to go back to work after my son is bigger. I don't live around family and friends (we relocated a few months ago for my hubby's job) Once all of my kids are in school I don't want to be home because I will die of boredom.

      Seriously, this is a decision that you will have to make for what is best for you. I don't regret staying home with my children for what will be a few more years. Once I do work (being a Teacher) my husband and I plan to still LIVE off of my husband's income and my income will be solely for paying off the mortgage, retirement, children's college, and future traveling. As a Teacher, I still have my summers with my children.

      Children grow so fast. The downside about SAHM is missing adult interaction. I said that I would not miss it-- no way!! However, 3 years later I do kind of miss it. But, not enough to make me go look for a job now. I am content with my life and my role right now in the family. I feel truly blessed.

      I would suggest you save your emergency fund (about 6 months of living expenses) before you quit. You are in a wonderful profession so if you do make the decision to quit, I am confident that you will find a job with your experience once you decide to return to the workforce.

      Good Luck and Best Wishes!!

      ** I forgot to mention pay off any debt (credit cards and car notes) before you decide to quit. I did that as well and I am SO happy I did!

36. QUESTION:
    Just need some diet advice..?
    Well, i'm going on a diet. I have been for a month and two people have said i've slimmed but i don't think so. I've just been cutting down alot of fat, halfing my meals, trying to drink more water idk i wouldn't classify it as a proper diet but it is compared to how i use to eat. I've been considering going on the cabbage diet but it seems there's more con's then pro's about that fad diet. And i was just wondering about the low down on Calories, Carbohydrates, Fat total, Sugars.. i don't know what to look at anymore. Use to just fat, now it's fat & sugar and how many Calories should you really have? And what are Kj too (Energy i know...) But how do they relate to Carbohydrates? And what would we a suitable thing to replace cabbage XD. My friend suggested speghetti cos you get more full + more fiber so is that not a carbohydrate?.. Aka something harder to burn off. I don't know, help?

    • ANSWER:
      The best way to lose weight, apart from regular exercise, it to eat a fist sized meal of food. Basically make a fist infront of you. That is roughly the size of your stomach. Hold it by your stomach if you dont believe me. If you eat 3 square meals a day, the same size as your fist, that should be enough for you to eat whatever you want and still keep the kilo's off. If your overweight, your body will adjust to a normal healthy size. If you eat less than that, you will lose weight but you wont have the energy to get through the day. This is quite dangerous if done over long periods, dont do it. If you want to put on weight, eat more than 3 fistfuls. Simple.

      All the calories, carbs, recommended fibre/sugar intake, fat totals, blah blah blah it's all utter rubbish spouted by psuedo-intellectuals on the subject. Truth is if one of them knew what they were on about they'd be rich by now and you'd be losing weight on their diet. Ignore it.

      And especially if you're told to cut down on sugar. Your brain needs all forms of sugar to operate properly. If that is tampered with it will affect your mental abilites & the functioning of your entire body. Your brain has a greater control over your body than you think. Eat sugar when your body craves it, you do need it. As the old saying goes "Mens sana in corpore sana" or "a healthy mind in a healthy body." Don't feel 'guilty'. Attitude plays a huge part in keeping healthy.

      Just maintain an easy, fun exercise regime & a balanced diet of good, solid food based on the 3 fist sized intake Ive suggested and you should be fine.

37. QUESTION:
    How to get over the blah feeling risperdal gives me?
    I can't stop taking it because there are more pro's than con's with this medicine. I take 6mg for schizophrenia, and sometimes it makes me really emotionless (especially when I only get like 5 and a half hours of sleep.) This experience is happening today. I leave a bad impression on people when they are talking to me because I can't feel the way they feel and give a good response. Example: If someone is talking about going to visit there boyfriend. I can't respond in a happy tone I can't say "omg thats awesome, I'll come with you to get a present for him since his birthday is coming up" with a smile on my face. I'm more like "oh, cool" then left blank on what to say. I would like to say that but it's like I don't have any energy and I am just blah even with eating healthy and taking vitamins. I can no longer have a piece of chocolate or a desert because it adds on to that blah feeling, too. I try my best getting up for classes, going to the gym, and having a normal eating schedule and I still feel blah, and I have people asking me why am I so blah. It bothers me because I do everything right, don't drink, don't do drugs, eat healthy, and I still give the impression that I am stoned. My friend told me a couple of weeks ago that I looked stoned. I know for a fact I look different when I am on medicine. I don't look healthy, I watched people on Youtube who are on risperdal, and they look the same way if not worse than me. I've been like this for 2 years now, and it's getting worse because I'm constantly raising the dose of my medicine.
    to optical: i tried coming off this too and i got deathly sick and started to have visual hallucinations, talked to myself, couldnt sleep, and heard voices on occasion. the medicine just hasn't been the same since i weaned myself almost totally off of it. i got to .25mg, and gave in to take it again. i asked my psychiatrist and therapist if i can switch meds but they have the delusion that it's helping me lol, and you can't disagree with professionals. so i'm left stuck and a little depressed. "I just want to celebrate, live my life saying ayyy ohhh gotta let go!" "- Dynamite, Taio Cruz.
    I have erratic sleep too, but if I were to go off the medicine because of the side effect of my body finding all ways to get dopamine. (Meaning I look for it in my sleep, and my brain goes on dopamine overload giving me very vivid nightmares where I hallucinate, taste, and touch too) but anyways, if I were to go off it because of that reason, i wouldnt be able to pay attention in class with only functioning on one hour of sleep, and i would be stuck in my head, talking to myself in between classes. so as you see my life wouldn't be livable so i need the medicine. got any advice on how to convince my psychiatrist to let me go on a new med?

    • ANSWER:
      I take olanzapine (12.5mg). I feel depressed because I'm tired all the time, but don't sleep properly. I tried coming off it, but got really ill. So I get what you are saying. You just have to keep on fighting that low feeling. It's a continual struggle, but that's all you can do. Have you thought of trying some other medication? That might work for you. Didn't for me, but they say that we are all different.

      Well then, it looks like you are stuck. But look at it this way... At least you can sleep. When I came off the olanzapine I had voices so loud that it stopped me from sleeping and not only that, I was too scared to sleep anyway because I thought someone was going to steal my soul if I did (if I did sleep). Yeah, pretty crazy, but that's schizophrenia for you. Or the long term effect of being on anti-psychotics for years on end, and then trying to go cold turkey. Take your pick. But let me say that now I am back on the stuff, at least I can get some sleep (even if it is erratic). So I 'll settle for that.

38. QUESTION:
    What are the best supplements to use for boxing?
    not illegal but for some1 cutting weight but also trying to maintain muscle and get better cardio work outs and so on ( I hope you get the point )

    not some HGH b/s but stuff you'd find at GNC or VITAMINWORLD stuff like amino acids , multi vitamins

    what are the best 1s to use I know CLA , omega 3 , multivitamin and since I am cutting I use oxy elite pro by usp labs and whey protein with all the aminos in it and modern bcaas , jack3d from usp labs for energy

    I want to add to that and I also have l-carnitine , yohimbe , con-cret (creatine hcl no loading or bloating or water retaining ) powerfull for usp labs and , hyaluronic acid , oh and recreate from usp labs for joints until I buy super cissuis from usp labs ( won awards for healing joints)

    but what are the best supplements to use .. I am training so don't worry about wbo regulations I am not about to fight I am injured and trying to get my supplements up to help my work out to catch up

    any advice ? I know some ppl are against supplements but they have worked for me

    also I drink alot of green tea or white tea or black tea ( morning) I obviously work out and I eat healthy ( veggies , fruits , protein ,fiber , decent healthy carbs no fast food no b/s foods )

    any help ? thanks

    • ANSWER:
      If you want a good overall product for improving performance, stamina, strength, muscle size and recovery then you should try Bulldozer XL5000. It also contains BCAAs, glutamine in addition to Creatine, Beta alanine and Citrlline Malate. It also has Carnitine (Carnitine-L-Tartrate) and Glycine. Overall the product delivers; they do not use proprietary blends like 99% of the products out there, no fillers or binders and very pure. I am a martial artist and bodybuilder so I need a product that can help me with stamina, improve my recovery a lot since I want to avoid catabolism (breaking down the muscle) and improve anabolism (building muscle). Thus far, this is my favorite product and live by it (since it has everything I need it is great if you travel a lot since you only to take one product instead of many) in addition to taking high potency fish oil, digestive enzymes and antioxidants.

39. QUESTION:
    What is the pros and con's of energy drinks?
    I need to write about the energy drinks and need help

    • ANSWER:
      It depends on the energy drinks, and how it's made to give you energy.
      You see there are energy drinks such as Monster, AMP, Redbull, Venom, etc. that are made up from Taurine(Labratory form), and so much sugar that it feels like syrup going down your throat.
      Then there are energy drinks like the ones I sell that are even safe for Diabetics to drink. 8 Calories, 0 Carbs, and 0 Sugar, and they taste great.
      Here's a website that you can check out for more information about them, if you feel like doing a compare and contrast.

      www.rjohnston9.qhealthbeauty.com