Energy Drink Benefit?

jamesfocus · Feb 27th 2023, 3:36pm

I searched the threads and saw all the negatives, but are there any positives?

Like I’m a little sleep deprived and I’m running on red Bull right now. Are there any benefits to it or did just basically mess myself up?

HHH09 · Feb 27th 2023, 3:47pm

I don’t think there are any benefits but I’ve never had one and I’m not allowed either, there just full of sugar and high caffeine that can be bad for you

BlackParadePixie · Feb 27th 2023, 3:48pm

relying on energy drinks to stay awake isn't healthy. They are full of sugar and other stuff that can mess with your heart.

jamesfocus · Feb 27th 2023, 4:11pm

I get that in the long term but is there any harm in ocassional use, like when you didn’t sleep well the last few days and need to function.

I guess im asking is it okay in moderation or something to avoid all together?

Natacha · Feb 27th 2023, 5:18pm

I understand you like energy drinks. I do too, but I don't see any benefits to them. I don't even feel any extra energy. For me it's just another kind of soda.

BJade · Feb 27th 2023, 7:48pm

other than giving you instant energy (like any caffeine product) not sure there really are. In moderation there probably ok, but then it's mostly covering up the problems of why your feeling tired, so probably better to solve the problems of sleep (or over working)

I did find these 10 advantages (if they're really are

) caffeineinformer.com/energy-drink-benefits

BlackParadePixie · Feb 27th 2023, 8:05pm

9 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy

healthline.com/nutrition/how-t…ated%20...%20More%20items

the obvious ones here are get more sleep, increase your activity during the day (exercise more) and eat a more nutritious diet.

Also instead of energy drinks, you could try to boost your vitamin intake.

jamesfocus · Feb 27th 2023, 9:24pm

BlackParadePixie wrote:

9 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy

healthline.com/nutrition/how-t…ated%20...%20More%20items

the obvious ones here are get more sleep, increase your activity during the day (exercise more) and eat a more nutritious diet.

Also instead of energy drinks, you could try to boost your vitamin intake.

Very helpful. Thank you!!

joannainthemiddle · Feb 28th 2023, 6:01am

BJade wrote:

I did find these 10 advantages (if they're really are ) caffeineinformer.com/energy-drink-benefits

BlackParadePixie wrote:

9 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy

healthline.com/nutrition/how-t…ated%20...%20More%20items

the obvious ones here are get more sleep, increase your activity during the day (exercise more) and eat a more nutritious diet.

Also instead of energy drinks, you could try to boost your vitamin intake.

Good finds!

stom · Mar 1st 2023, 7:34pm

I don't think you're doing your body any good with it.

jamesfocus · Mar 2nd 2023, 3:36pm

Is it better to just be tired and blah, or does the energy the energy drink provides outweigh the negative?

Laws · Mar 2nd 2023, 4:30pm

I think you'd be better off with things like Powerade and Gatorade especially for your age rather than Red Bull,
but I wouldn't be drinking *any* energy drinks before bed.

jamesfocus · Mar 2nd 2023, 4:31pm

Laws wrote:

I think you'd be better off with things like Powerade and Gatorade, even Smartwater, rather than Red Bull

Because of the dehydration risk or because the would give a better boost?

Laws · Mar 2nd 2023, 4:45pm

jamesfocus wrote:

Laws wrote:

I think you'd be better off with things like Powerade and Gatorade, even Smartwater, rather than Red Bull

Because of the dehydration risk or because the would give a better boost?

With a bit of research I've found that Red Bull has nearly twice the sugar and a lot more kilojoules/kilocalories per ounce than Gatorade. Gatorade does have similar vitamin content that Red Bull has.
I just think there are a lot more health benefits to Gatorade and Powerade than Red Bull (especially before bed)

jamesfocus · Mar 2nd 2023, 4:47pm

That makes sense. I guess I’m thinking for a jolt in the morning or the afternoon lull when I just want to take a nap.

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