I'm a high school senior and will be entering my freshman year of college this fall. I'm pretty sure there will be plenty of studying and long nights. Are there any alternatives for caffiene?
2007-01-21 07:25:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Hot black tea will keep you wired and there are several types of black teas with different flavors. If it is too bitter, try adding a splash of milk-NO LEMON!!!
Also, bring some nuts, especially almonds.They help keep you alert and are good for you.
Excercise during the day and having regular pattern will also help you stay awake-but will also help you sleep when you need to.
Mountain Dew is loaded with caffeine, sugar and other not so good things, but will also keep you awake.
I'm not a fan of energy drinks, since they have a lot of sugar and are generally bad for you. Tea, staying up until 1 or 2 in the morning kept me going, but don't forget to feed yourself. As I said almonds are great, wheat bread, rye crisps..etc...
Don't forget to have fun too!!
2007-01-21 07:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by apesee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can visit your family physican and ask him about a pill called "Provigil". Doing shift work I was given these to help me stay awake while driving. My insurance kicked in and the cost was minimal. I only took a half of one each time I felt like I was slipping into that dozing stage. After about 10 minutes, I was awake and alert without the jitters. Also taking only 1/2 tablet instead of 30 I had 60.
2007-01-21 08:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by ohyo5o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are caffiene pills that my friend and her mom used to take. But i'm not sure if there are any side effects on the body or anything. But i would look into it.
2007-01-21 07:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by Stark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like coffe, and don't drink soda.
I get a daily dose of caffeine from a tablet called "Jet Alert". Eac pill has 200 mg of caffeine, roughly the same as 2 cups of coffee. I buy them at Wal-Mart.
They also make them under brand names "No-Doz" or "Vivarin"....but the JA are cheapest-about $4 for 60 tabs.
And NO--they are no worse for you than coffee---and they don't stain your TEETH!!
2007-01-21 07:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydration and exercise really help. So does proper sleep, but that's a tough one.
As for alternative sources for caffeine::
Soft drinks (Dr. Pepper, Coke, Tab, Mr. Pibb, Pepsi)
iced/hot teas (lipton, most black teas)
caffeinated water (google "water joe" or "buzz water")
chocolate (but it can take a lot)
http://caffeineweb.com/
http://coffeefaq.com/site/node/25
2007-01-21 07:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're called drugs..you can find them easily in college..lol I'm kidding don't take that seriously. Um..well there's tea which has caffeine too..but like green tea is good, take lots of vitamins, this stuff called "glacier milk" you might wanna do a search on it is really good, tastes good and it's got lots of energy.
2007-01-21 07:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Hawk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black tea has half the caffeine as coffee.Green tea(my favorite) has a 5th of the amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee and it's good for you.
2007-01-21 07:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by Meatcutter228 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin B12 is good for energy. All soda is IS CAFFIENE.
2007-01-21 07:29:17 · answer #8 · answered by Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
multi-vitamins, ginseng, ginkoba. drink plenty of water and practice power napping. it'll get you through it!
Congrats and don't let all the 'long nights' be about studying!
2007-01-21 07:31:09 · answer #9 · answered by ... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tea has more caffiene than coff
2007-01-21 07:31:37 · answer #10 · answered by diana j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋