Fatso to Muscles

It seems like a common drink now; most people seem to replace coffee with energy drinks. I prefer energy drinks than coffee, that’s if I need it though. I know some people drink it for the taste alone and don’t care for the energy part. Others drink it for the energy it provides. Some say it increase awareness and focus, others say it get you wired and hyper so you are not tired. So are energy drinks good for you?

Coffee was once the popular drink in the mornings. It still is, but more and more people are choosing energy drinks than coffee. It seems to be popular among the younger generation. Some people like the taste of energy drinks, while others drink it for the buzz it gives. I’ll have a can of energy drink if I really need it.

When I drink it, it is usually during the end of the day because I need a boost of energy in-order for me to work out harder. I’ve found that it gets me wired. It could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your body and how it response to all those chemicals. I am pretty healthy so I don’t worry that much about it; however, for the people that are not in decent shape and need a boost of energy, you should consult with you physician before drinking consuming anything that will give you some sort of energy.

All energy drinks have either all or a combination of three substances: Caffeine, sugar, and herbal stimulates. Most of us know what caffeine generally does; it gets us wired and alert. That’s why a lot of people drink coffee in the mornings or if they seem to need it probably throughout the day.

Energy drinks also have sugar; a lot of sugar. And we know what sugar does to us as well, it also gets us wired and alert. That’s why most of us drink coffee in the mornings because we’ll be half awake or half asleep if we don’t. You also have to remember that too much sugar isnt’ good for you.

And then there are the herbal stimulates. So many herbal products in one can of energy drink. Companies representing the energy drinks claim that the herbal stimulates are not bad for you, but are they good though. We, however, don’t really know if it’s good or bad for your health. So let’s see.

According to Brown University, ” Individual responses to caffeine vary, and these drinks should be treated carefully because of how powerful they are. Energy drinks’ stimulating properties can boost the heart rate and blood pressure (sometimes to the point of palpitations), dehydrating the body, and, like other stimulants, prevent sleep.”

However, an article from HealthNews.com states that, “Taurine is an amino acid that supports brain development and regulates water levels and mineral salts within the blood. Taurine has long been thought of as an antioxidant and is common as a dietary supplement. The amino acid is found mostly in proteins such as fish, meat, and breast milk.”

(Taurine is found in most energy drinks you see in the convenient stores).

Now we’ve heard from both sides. You just have to be cautious about what you put in your body. If you are not sure, consult you doctor first before consuming anything that will stimulate you body and mind.

But from what I’ve found or felt, some energy drinks gets me amped and ready to push harder than if I didn’t. It may be because it could be a placebo or it could be because it has ingredients that gets you wired. I also felt like I could run faster and longer or push harder and heavier if I do use it. So be cautious of what you take and don’t take this post to be professional advice.

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