How do energy drinks give you "energy"?

Question

I have tried several types of energy drinks, and none of them seem to work for me. What makes an energy drink give you energy?

Answer 1

Healthy ones like V8, Boost, - most all the others that make the claim just give you a boost of sugar and caffeine. And when that rush is over you feel tired because your blood sugar gets low. A glass of chocolate milk gives you a better boost of energy. Just ask about the latest fitness survey - the people who hit the gym or workout agree.


Check your local fitness gyms and stores. They should be able to tell you what is better for you.

Answer 2

Energy drinks are supposed to do just what the name implies ; give you an extra burst of energy. As it turns out, most of that "energy" comes from two main ingredients: sugar and caffeine. A typical energy drink can contain up to 80 milligrams of caffeine (about the same amount as a cup of coffee).


Here are some of the ingredients you may find in popular energy drinks and what they do in the body:

Ephedrine - A stimulant that works on the central nervous system. It is a common ingredient in weight-loss products and decongestants, but there have been concerns about its effects on the heart.

Taurine - A natural amino acid produced by the body that helps regulate heart beat and muscle contractions. Many health experts aren't sure what effect it has as a drink additive (and the rumor that taurine comes from bull testicles is false).

Ginseng - A root believed by some to have several medicinal properties, including reducing stress and boosting energy levels.

B-vitamins - A group of vitamins that can convert sugar to energy and improve muscle tone.

Guarana seed - A stimulant that comes from a small shrub native to Venezuela and Brazil.

Carnitine - An amino acid that plays a role in fatty acid metabolism.

Creatine - An organic acid that helps supply energy for muscle contractions.

Inositol - A member of the vitamin B complex (not a vitamin itself, because the human body can synthesize it) that helps relay messages within cells in the body.

Ginkgo biloba - Made from the seeds of the ginkgo biloba tree, thought to enhance memory.

Although the manufacturers claim that energy drinks can improve your endurance and performance, many health experts disagree. Any boost you get from drinking them, they say, is solely from the sugar and caffeine.

I kno energy drinks are freakin awsome., but they dont really give you energy. They do add to some of your traits though. Personaly, i just drink em cause they taste good. MONSTER ENERGY FOREVER!!

Answer 3

No.....The sugar and caffine in the "Energy" drinks just give you a quick hieper feeling but end up more of giving you a Sugar hang over more than enegizing you in sports or during a long work day, these drinks are tasty......But really dont give you any of the nuitrients you really need, if you want a good energizing drink than have Go-Girl, its sugar free, its an appetite suppresant, it tastes good, its calorie free, and it sponsers breast cancer!!!

Answer 4

Caffeine

Answer 5

They don't, that's just a marketing scheme. They give you an increased shot of caffeine, much like drinking 10 cups of coffee at once. At best, they will temporarily relieve drowsiness.

Answer 6

xyience is the only energy drink that i've had that won't give me any bad side effects that I can feel during or after training or in matches. plus it's sugar free and zero calories

Answer 7

Lot of sugar and caffeine. It starts u up then you lose energy later.

Answer 8

large doses of caffeine and sugars and herbals.they are not good for you and will raise your blood pressure.stick with coke or pepsi or coffee and save your money.good luck.

Answer 9

You don't grow wings on Red Bull, either. They work kind of like 'tanning beds' give you a suntan. ~NOT!!~

Answer 10

its just alot of caffeine that speeds up your heart rate