Gratuitous Amounts of Energy DrinksWhat is in the energy drinks we know and love?

Research into ingredients and efficacy of common energy drinks.

Monster8 fl oz =

100 Calories

180mg Sodium

27g Carbohydrates

27g Sugars

100% DV Riboflavin

100% DV Niacin

100% DV Vitamin B6

100% DV Vitamin B12

80mg Caffeine

1000mg Taurine

200mg Panax Ginseng

2420mg “Energy Blend”

L-Carnitine, Glucose, Guarana, Inositol, Glucuronolactone, Maltodextrin

Rockstar8 fl oz =

140 Calories

40mg Sodium

31g Carbohydrates

31g Sugars

200% DV Riboflavin

100% DV Niacin

100% DV Vitamin B5

100% DV Vitamin B6

100% DV Vitamin B12

80mg Caffeine

1000mg Taurine

150mg Ginko Biloba, 25mg Inositol, 25mg L-Carnitine, 25mg Panax Ginseng, 20mg Milk Thistle, 25mg Guarana

Powerthirst8 fl oz =

ENERGY

BABIES

RUNNING

SPORTS

AHHH!!

5 Hour Energy2 fl oz =

18mg Sodium

150% DV Niacin

2000% DV Vitamin B6

8333% DV Vitamin B12

~150-200mg Caffeine

1870mg “Energy Blend”

Taurine, Glucuronic Acid, Malic Acid, N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine, L-Phenylalanine, Caffeine, Citicoline

Amp8 fl oz =

110 calories

65mg sodium

29g carbohydrates

29g sugars

20% DV Riboflavin

10% DV Niacin

10% DV vitamin B6

10% DV vitamin B12

10% DV Vitamin B5

2% DV Phosphorus

71g caffeine

10mg taurine

147mg Guarana, 7mg Taurine, 6mg Panax Ginseng

Energy Drink Ingredients:

CaffeineStimulates the central nervous system giving the body a

sense of alertness. Large doses can lead to sleeplessness, heart palpitations, headaches, nausea, and most commonly

the jittersTaurine

Naturally produced amino acid that regulated heartbeat, muscle contractions, and energy levels

GuaranaA source of caffeine and 2 other stimulants (theobromine and

theophylline)B Vitamins

Assist in the conversion of food to energyGinseng

Herb that may stimulate the hypothlamic and pituitary glands, potentially reducing fatigue, relieving stress, and increasing

memoryGinko Biloba

May reduce memory loss, increase concentration, and reduce depressionL-Carnitine

Amino acid created by the liver and kidneys to boost metabolism and endurance

SugarsGlucose is the body’s preferred fuel, spiking energy levels

when consumed. Can lead to a “crash” feeling

Energy Drink Ingredients:

GlucuronolactoneProduced when glucose (sugars) are broken down by the liver;

aides in the detoxification of muscle and connective tissuesYerba Mate

Another source of caffeine thought to have less side effects than the caffeine found in coffee and guarana

Milk ThistleDetoxifies the liver

InositolAides the nervous system and helps modulate serotonin

Maltodextrine A sugar-like additive that can be quickly absorbed by the body

CiticolineMay support brain function and neurotransmission

Malic AcidProduced by the body when converting carbohydrates into

energyTyrosine

Amino Acid involved in neurotransmission (typically found in meat, dairy, and fish)

PhenylalanineAmino acid that may serve as an analgesic and

antidepressant