Caffeine.. yikes. I have to really carefully read labels (soda, medications etc) for caffeine lurking within. I have a severe and scary reaction to even the smallest amounts.
Caffeine.. yikes. I have to really carefully read labels (soda, medications etc) for caffeine lurking within. I have a severe and scary reaction to even the smallest amounts.
Delirium? Check out the Bill Murray clip when you get the chance...
I have had many of the energy drinks. I seem to have a 30 hr circadian cycle, so about one a week I just say "fuck it" and stay up instead of sleeping. I'll usually drink one 16oz or two 8oz energy drinks on those days, or the equivalent in coffee and B vitamins.
Red Bull is the classic. It tastes the best, is the original, and certainly the most novel. Plus, it mixes the best with liquor, if you're into that. Caffeine-wise, one can of Red Bull seems about equivalent to one european-sized espresso (not American jumbo-sized).
Rockstar is similar to Red Bull in taste, but is milder. It's the number two, and is worth about three espressos. I actually buy more Rockstar than RedBull, because (a) it's cheaper, (b) it has more vitamins, (c) it's not produced by a shady Austrian company (now Swiss).
Rockstar Juiced are by far the best juice-flavored energy drinks. I like the Pomegranate one the best.
I've had most of the Monster line and the Sobe line, which I'd say are OK. The Monster sugarless is the best sugarless energy drink, but that's not saying much. Tab energy tastes kind of like watermelon jolly ranchers. Lemon Coolah tastes very similar to Solo or Lift, which means that it's pretty tasty.
I dislike most of the Full Throttle line. The Blue Demon is plain awful, but you'd expect that because it's made of agave.
I've had many lesser-known energy drinks, too. Most I'd say are unremarkable.
Oohh...excellent! Care to send me some since I'm recovering from surgery? It woul be like a care package!
The best energy drink for you would be to mix in some hemlock (natural herb) into your morning drink. It's practically a miracle cure for your ailments
It is so good, its reputed the greek philosopher Socrates discovered it on his death bed and it gave him the vigour of an 18 year old, and he went on to live another 26 years.
While at the state fair of Texas a few weeks ago The Coca Cola company was giving away massive numbers of their Full Throttle products so I tried one. Not bad but why the heck do I want to down that much sugar from one can??? And even if I did want that much sugar why would I want to pay the high margin prices they charge for said products???
I would be willing to speculate that the reason why so many young and old alike spend such sums of time and money in the action of consuming these sugar drinks is because during some point in time during the day their blood sugar drops off and they have less energy and mental clarity. I would further speculate that for the most part the reason for this "up and down" blood sugar phenomenon is diet related. All too often people today eat processed foods which are "sugar/starch" rich and fiber poor. When people consume these high glycemic foods their blood sugar will suffer some amount of time later. This is not a good thing for your mood either as the brain "dumps" important amino acids as to try to raise blood sugar when a hypo-glycemic situation arises. Continued patterns of this hypo-glycemia lifestyle lead to depression as the brain has dumped aminos which it needs to actually keep on the brain side of the blood / brain barrier in order to provide for proper serotonin balance.
The answer in my opinion is to eat a balanced diet which contains very little processed foods instead consume mostly whole foods which are usually low glycemic foods. This will moderate the volatility of swings in blood sugar and give your pancreas a much needed break.
If you need a pick me up brew up some green tea and if desired add a little honey.
Get good sleep and get your vitamins and minerals your body needs.
I don't drink stuff like that. My body can't handle it. I basically almost had a seizure last time I tried one.
This is odd, since a normal cup of coffee has more caffeine than a Red Bull. Otherwise, it's just B-vtiamins and similar aminos, which are hardly seizure-worthy. There's possibly a placebo effect, though.
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OK, who let the health hippies in here?
The odd thing about health hippies is that most of them don't seem to be in great health or fitness.
This is odd, since a normal cup of coffee has more caffeine than a Red Bull. Otherwise, it's just B-vtiamins and similar aminos, which are hardly seizure-worthy. There's possibly a placebo effect, though.
What about De-caf?
I don't think it's the caffeine, it's mostly all the other crap they put in there... sugar's and such.
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Caffeine.. yikes. I have to really carefully read labels (soda, medications etc) for caffeine lurking within. I have a severe and scary reaction to even the smallest amounts.
Delirium? Check out the Bill Murray clip when you get the chance...
You are joking right?
Nope. I don't even recognize half the names mentioned on here in terms of beverages.
I'm like the guy in the skit that needs "jeans" you know, like it is a generic term with one type of fit.
Nick
Classic Redbull. Rockstar is good but it makes my pee neon yellow, bordering on green.
That's your liver trying to tell you that it's permanently damaged.
Red Bull is the classic. It tastes the best, is the original, and certainly the most novel. Plus, it mixes the best with liquor, if you're into that. Caffeine-wise, one can of Red Bull seems about equivalent to one european-sized espresso (not American jumbo-sized).
Rockstar is similar to Red Bull in taste, but is milder. It's the number two, and is worth about three espressos. I actually buy more Rockstar than RedBull, because (a) it's cheaper, (b) it has more vitamins, (c) it's not produced by a shady Austrian company (now Swiss).
Rockstar Juiced are by far the best juice-flavored energy drinks. I like the Pomegranate one the best.
I've had most of the Monster line and the Sobe line, which I'd say are OK. The Monster sugarless is the best sugarless energy drink, but that's not saying much. Tab energy tastes kind of like watermelon jolly ranchers. Lemon Coolah tastes very similar to Solo or Lift, which means that it's pretty tasty.
I dislike most of the Full Throttle line. The Blue Demon is plain awful, but you'd expect that because it's made of agave.
I've had many lesser-known energy drinks, too. Most I'd say are unremarkable.
Rockstar Juiced are by far the best juice-flavored energy drinks. I like the Pomegranate one the best.
Yeah we also have that for $1.35.
It took some getting used to because it's so juicy.
I dislike most of the Full Throttle line. The Blue Demon is plain awful, but you'd expect that because it's made of agave.
Full Throttle Mother has a terrible taste too.
Oohh...excellent! Care to send me some since I'm recovering from surgery? It woul be like a care package!
The best energy drink for you would be to mix in some hemlock (natural herb) into your morning drink. It's practically a miracle cure for your ailments
It is so good, its reputed the greek philosopher Socrates discovered it on his death bed and it gave him the vigour of an 18 year old, and he went on to live another 26 years.
Let me know how it goes!
I would be willing to speculate that the reason why so many young and old alike spend such sums of time and money in the action of consuming these sugar drinks is because during some point in time during the day their blood sugar drops off and they have less energy and mental clarity. I would further speculate that for the most part the reason for this "up and down" blood sugar phenomenon is diet related. All too often people today eat processed foods which are "sugar/starch" rich and fiber poor. When people consume these high glycemic foods their blood sugar will suffer some amount of time later. This is not a good thing for your mood either as the brain "dumps" important amino acids as to try to raise blood sugar when a hypo-glycemic situation arises. Continued patterns of this hypo-glycemia lifestyle lead to depression as the brain has dumped aminos which it needs to actually keep on the brain side of the blood / brain barrier in order to provide for proper serotonin balance.
The answer in my opinion is to eat a balanced diet which contains very little processed foods instead consume mostly whole foods which are usually low glycemic foods. This will moderate the volatility of swings in blood sugar and give your pancreas a much needed break.
If you need a pick me up brew up some green tea and if desired add a little honey.
Get good sleep and get your vitamins and minerals your body needs.
Fellows
Less caffeine, and I'm up and going without the energy "crash" I've experienced with other energy drinks like Red Bull.
I don't drink stuff like that. My body can't handle it. I basically almost had a seizure last time I tried one.
Uh...coffee?
I don't drink stuff like that. My body can't handle it. I basically almost had a seizure last time I tried one.
This is odd, since a normal cup of coffee has more caffeine than a Red Bull. Otherwise, it's just B-vtiamins and similar aminos, which are hardly seizure-worthy. There's possibly a placebo effect, though.
OK, who let the health hippies in here?
The odd thing about health hippies is that most of them don't seem to be in great health or fitness.
I'm mostly interested in the generational differences here. Does anyone here over 30 drink this stuff?
Red Bull, yes. I'm don't think any of the others have achieved anywhere close to the same widespread popularity, though.
This is odd, since a normal cup of coffee has more caffeine than a Red Bull. Otherwise, it's just B-vtiamins and similar aminos, which are hardly seizure-worthy. There's possibly a placebo effect, though.
What about De-caf?
I don't think it's the caffeine, it's mostly all the other crap they put in there... sugar's and such.
Tesco by the university campus sells it in 1 litre bottles, and often on buy one get one free (especially in exam season).
I just realized Red Bell is incredibly salty.
290 mg. 12%
You can taste it.