Energy drink risks may outweigh benefits

Washington, Aug 18 (ANI): The number of energy drinks available over the counter is unlimited these days, but how beneficial are these drinks really?

“Energy drinks typically feature caffeine and a combination of other ingredients, including taurine, sucrose, guarana, ginseng, niacin, pyridoxine and cyanocobalamin,” says Stephanie Ballard from Nova Southeastern University.

“Caffeine has been consistently been observed [...]

Beverage firms, activists in fresh war of words

Caffeine levels in energy drinks cause of new discord.

Beverage companies Coca-Cola, Red Bull India and Goldwin Healthcare are locked in a fresh battle with research institutes and consumer advocacy groups, this time over the cap on caffeine levels in energy drinks. To end the fracas, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a [...]

Energy drinks can have health hazards

Energy  drinks contain , caffeine,sugars, herbs, and some amino acids.  Of late, energy drinks have become popular among younger people. Realizing that high levels of caffeine and sugars present in energy drinks, we should educate people about some of the dangers associated with the consumption of energy drink.

If we look at the contents of energy [...]

Caffeine and calories: Comparing energy drinks

Energy drinks deliver their jolt via caffeine and calories (in the form of sugar). Here’s how much you get in 12 ounces of these beverages:

Red Bull

– 114 mg caffeine

– 160 calories

Monster

– 120 mg caffeine

– 150 calories

Coca-Cola

– 34 mg caffeine

– 140 calories

Pepsi

– 38 mg caffeine

– 150 calories

SOURCES: Beverage companies

Via: washingtonpost.com