Energy drinks, though liquid, seem to have the same main ingredient as the Maltese Falcon…ie, “the stuff dreams are made of.”
What’s really in the can? Hyperbole, hypnotic suggestion, old wives tales and caffeine… lots and lots of caffeine…. plus a mountain of plain old sugar.
One problem is that some of the caffeine isn’t added as a chemical, but comes from ingredients that contain it, like coffee, guarana, chocolate and yerba mate…and since the drinks aren’t FDA regulated as drugs, no analysis of total caffeine content is required on the label.
So sure, they hype you up… like drinking 2-4 cups of coffee and eating a couple of candy bars, all in 5 minutes….yet people who would never do that think it’s cool to consume the same thing from a cute skinny can.
To hand one to a child is completely irresponsible.
Templo S.U.D. about 9 years ago
I once drank a Rock Star or a Monster and I got the jitters. Vowed never again to go them again.
Ol Skool about 9 years ago
i drank part of a Monster once, i could feel my blood pressure triple
paha_siga about 9 years ago
Some shops here won’t sell energy drinks to people under 18 (same as alcohol). It is not law, though.
tmt about 9 years ago
They seem kinda pointless, in my opinion. Never had an energy drink, and hopefully never will.
SusanSunshine Premium Member about 9 years ago
Energy drinks, though liquid, seem to have the same main ingredient as the Maltese Falcon…ie, “the stuff dreams are made of.”
What’s really in the can? Hyperbole, hypnotic suggestion, old wives tales and caffeine… lots and lots of caffeine…. plus a mountain of plain old sugar.
One problem is that some of the caffeine isn’t added as a chemical, but comes from ingredients that contain it, like coffee, guarana, chocolate and yerba mate…and since the drinks aren’t FDA regulated as drugs, no analysis of total caffeine content is required on the label.
So sure, they hype you up… like drinking 2-4 cups of coffee and eating a couple of candy bars, all in 5 minutes….yet people who would never do that think it’s cool to consume the same thing from a cute skinny can.
To hand one to a child is completely irresponsible.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 9 years ago
My body has a limited tolerance for caffeine. I enjoy coffee and black tea, so I don’t bother with that cr#p.
Knightman Premium Member about 9 years ago
8 spoons of sugar per can! Talk about a sweet-tooth!
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member about 9 years ago
@TonyWhat’s up with me? Nothing, I’m cool…as opposed to those back East. They’re chill.
rubinocreative Premium Member about 9 years ago
What’s with you?
neverenoughgold about 9 years ago
What’s up with me?.Well, I’m gonna get up right now, have some lunch, and go fix myself another Jack and Diet Coke…
Jkiss about 9 years ago
What am I up to…….about 5’4". HeheeeSelling things off and getting ready for girls weekend. Today has been a mixed bag so to speak.