What is worse caffeine pills or cola?

Question

I have avoided caffeine much of my life because I believe it and soda and coffee in general is unhealthy

But I work from home and now have 2 young children to provide for so. I am very busy with life and work and don't get as much sleep as I need.

I have had to turn to drinking cola for the caffeine to stay awake and alert, but I think I'm getting a slight addition, not just to caffeine but also the sugar in the drinks.

I can't change my work/sleep situation, so my question is wouldn't it be a bit better to cut out the sugary drinks and just take a caffeine pill for alertness and drink water?

Answer 1

Caffeine pills

Answer 2

The caffiene pill would be better for your health. It's just caffiene and filler. The sodas have lots of sugar (which can lead to a blood sugar crash and leave you worse off than before), a lot of empty calories, and the acid is bad for the enamel of your teeth.

Some caveats though: The more caffeine you ingest (over a period of time) the more inured to it you become, requiring ever larger doses to achieve the same affect.

Also, caffiene is not a good long-term solution. It's good for a quick pick-me up, but you can't use it as a cure-all (in too large doses it can lead to arrythmia)

Some general help for staying alert:
Avoid blood sugar spikes and dips (if it spikes it's gonna dip). Keep some healthy snacks (like almonds) at hand.

Prepare yourself for the natural lulls in your circadian rhythm. Most people have a dip about 3-4pm and again at about 9. Use this time for doing something kind of mindless.

Make sure the sleep you are getting is quality sleep. No sugary snack before bedtime; no falling asleep with the TV or music on, don't do taxes or paperwork (or anything else that stresses you out) in your bedroom.

Hope this helps

Answer 3

I think Caffeine pills are okay but are often used for weight loss, and as a pick-me-up later in the day. The average caffeine pill contains 200mg of caffeine, equivalent to two cups of strong coffee. They are not inherently dangerous but do require caution.
If you want to be safe follow these steps:

STEP 1: Use caffeine pills sparingly.
STEP 2: Drink eight glasses of water a day. Caffeine has a diuretic effect.
STEP 3: Take caffeine pills early in the day. Using them after 4 p.m. will make it hard for you to sleep.
STEP 4: Take extra calcium if you use caffeine pills more than once a week. Caffeine causes the body to underutilize available calcium.
STEP 5: Check your pulse while on caffeine pills. It should be less than 86 beats per minute. If your pulse is 90 or greater, don't use them again.
STEP 6: Taper caffeine pills slowly to avoid withdrawal effects, such as headaches and irritability.
STEP 7: Know that substituting caffeine pills for a good night's rest is a bad idea. There is no substitute for a good night's sleep. You may have a false sense of wakefulness, only to find yourself asleep at the wheel moments later. Tips & Warnings
Caffeine is a major ingredient in many over-the-counter analgesics containing aspirin and phenacetin. If you're sensitive to caffeine or are trying to quit taking it, read the labels of your analgesics.
One of the larger caffeine pill manufacturers is the pharmaceutical company SmithKline Beechum. If you have more questions about caffeine pills, call the company on a weekday at [phone].
Avoid using caffeine pills if you are pregnant or suspect you might be. Caffeine increases the risk of a miscarriage.
If you are taking anti-coagulants or MAO inhibitors, check with your doctor before taking caffeine pills. Don't take them if you're under 18, if you have any history of seizures (even those caused by fever when you were a child), or if you have blood pressure or heart problems.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact a physician or other health care professional before engaging in any activity related to health and diet. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

Answer 4

Well of course neither one is good, but I have no room to talk, I consume 8 to 12 Pepsi ones' a day. I also have taken caffeine pills before. If your going to choose the lesser of the two evils, them I suggest the caffeine pills, reason being, my husband works with Gastric doctors and I am constantly told that the carbonation is eating the lining of my stomach and that is why I have so many stomach problems. Yes you can get hooked on them, put sodas taste pretty good and I hate coffee. I hope this opinion helps.

Answer 5

they are both bad.. coke has heaps of sugar plus caffeine
n caffeine pills give u one big hit of caffeine... be careful of the come downs

Answer 6

If you really do have to choose just one or the other, go with the pills. Nobody needs all those fattening empty calories in soda.

Answer 7

i would say the pills because it just includes CAFFEINE and cola doesn't. the best thing to do wwould be to fix your schedule or try to do one thing one day and one thinbg the other. try caffeine free cola or try drinking FANTA or SPRITE because they don't have caffeine but can get you hyper

Answer 8

i think it is the caffein pills that is more worst

Answer 9

Tha pills.

Answer 10

Yes, as long as it is in moderation.