Archive for the ‘Energy Drinks & Health’ Category

Energy Drink Endorsed by Lance Armstrong: FRS Energy

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

No doubt that the energy drink market is growing and growing all the time. On this video Lance Armstrong is shown promoting FRS energy, a new & “healthy” energy drink that claims to be full of Antioxidants that can reduce Free Radicals.. and that can be used (drank) as an antioxidant supplement.

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How much sugar is it in your Energy Drink?

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Amount of Sugar in Energy Drinks, Sodas, Teas, etc.
Table by http://energyfiend.com

Name
Ounces
Sugar (grams)
g/oz

180
8.2
30
3.66

5 Hour Energy
2
0
0.00

7-Up
12
37
3.08

925 Energy Shot
2
0
0.00

A&W Cream Soda
12
46
3.83

Adina Natural Highs Coffee Energy Drink
8
19
2.38

Afri Cola
12
0
0.00

Ale 8 1
12
30
2.50

All City NRG
16
54
3.38

Amazon Energy Drink
12
28.5
2.38

Ammo
1
7
7.00

Amp
8.4
31
3.69

Amp Lightning Charge
16
58
3.62

Amp Overdrive
16
58
3.62

Arizona Caution Energy Drink
16
0
0.00

AriZona Extreme Energy Shot
8.3
33
3.98

AriZona Green Tea Energy
16
50
3.12

Atomic Dogg
16
40
2.50

Bally Blast
8.3
24
2.89

Barq’s Red Creme Soda
12
46
3.83

Barq’s Root Beer
12
45
3.75

Battery
11.2
35
3.12

Bawls
10
32
3.20

Bazza High Energy [...]

Is Caffeine Addicting? What is it?

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant widely used for its ability to help people wake up, stay alert, maintain energy levels and respond quickly. It is found in a variety of products, including medicines and dietary supplements, most sodas, coffee, tea and chocolate.
Once consumed, caffeine is rapidly enters the bloodstream through the stomach and [...]

Dangers of Energy Drinks

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Article by healthyinformation.com
Energy drinks have become increasingly popular in recent years. There are many brands on the market such as the 5-Hour Energy Drink, Rockstar Energy Drink, Burn Energy Drink, Full Throttle Energy Drink, Amp Energy Drink, Monster Energy Drink and others. Each contain caffeine and some have added stimulants such as guarana, an herbal [...]