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Energy Drinks And Their Effects by Mustay(m): 4:16pm On Feb 15, 2008
Late last year Nigeria witnessed a 'boom' in the Energy drink business.

Though some peeps know of the dangers of this drink, the 'over-commercialization' of these products has outweighed their effects.

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Rare is the chance for you to suffer from the drawbacks of energy drinks if you happen to drink them properly. However if not, your life can be at risk.

This is a constant reminder coming from the manufacturers of energy drinks. All of the people are probably aware that energy drink can do so much for you. This will not only help in increasing your level of enthusiasm in your work but as well as your confidence.

Energy drinks are mere beverages that are being sold in the market. The difference lies on the ingredients that these are made of as compared to the typical drinks that you are taking. These contain large doses of caffeine and some legal stimulants that are approved by the FDA.

The amount of caffeine, ephedrine, guarana and ginseng will depend on the content of each bottle. If you want a big punch or a satisfying gulp you can get the biggest bottles available. These are sold in college campuses, leading stores, groceries and even drugstores.

Active people has proven the effectiveness of energy drinks. On the contrary, you should be aware about the consequences of the product also. This is true because once you make use of it or take it in a wrong manner you can encounter some health failures.

There are short and long-term effects of energy drinks though the individual responses may vary from one person to another. Energy drinks must likewise be taken properly because the ingredients that these contain are also powerful enough to affect your system.

The boosting effect of energy drinks can turn to a nightmare for anyone. Ingredients such as stimulants can affect your heartbeat and blood pressure. This arouses awareness from medical specialists who have conducted studies about the effects of energy drinks.

Do not be overly alarmed because the harmful effects of these type of drinks can be prevented. The problem lies on the manner of how the product is drank and the amount that is ingested. In other words, there are certain conditions where the drawbacks can affect you.

First, an energy drink is not an alternative for the lost water in the system. Therefore, you should not make it a practice to drink energy beverages while exercising. This is because the diuretic quality of the caffeine content of the energy drink can leave a dehydrating effect on your body. This should not be the case because these are not natural alternatives.

Second, specific energy drinks are suited for each type of activities. You cannot drink Mountain Dew as a sport energy drink because of the soda content that it has. Simple things like that can cause you harm.

Lastly, energy drink should never be combined with alcohol. The reason behind is basic. Remember that energy drink is a stimulant while alcohol is a depressant. You can just imagine the contrasting effect that it can bring in your system.

Considering those effects of energy drinks, it must be taken into account that the possible outcome of taking the beverage will always depend upon you. If you want to undergo the said consequences then you can always violate the rules. However, if you are after its good effects then it is more advisable and helpful to follow some prescribed restrictions.



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Re: Energy Drinks And Their Effects by Mustay(m): 4:25pm On Feb 15, 2008
here's a more precise outline:

Red Bull

Produced by Red Bull North America, Inc.
Red Bull was created in Thailand in the 1970's, under the name 'Krating Daeng'. In 1982 an Austrian entrepreneur named Dietrich Mateschitz discovered that the drink cured him of his jet lag, and between 1984 and 1987 reformulated the beverage along with the original manufacturer, founding Red Bull alongside partner Chaleo Yoovidhya. Today Red Bull is the most successful energy drink in the world.

Ingredients: Taurine, Caffeine, Inositol

Color: Closely resembles apple juice or possibly urine.

Scent: Very sweet, flowery scent.

Taste: It tastes like it wants desperately to be cloyingly sweet and then decides against it at the very last moment, turning slightly sour and bitter while leaving a sort of flowery aftertaste behind. This is what I imagine roses would taste like if they didn't taste like plants. I used to think people mixed this with vodka to make the vodka taste better, though now I'm not so sure it isn't the other way around.
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Buzz: Directly after drinking I felt a few little tingles, though honestly that could have just been excitement over starting this grand project. After another ten minutes, still feeling slightly tingly. A half hour after drinking the tingly is still around. Don't exactly feel full of energy, but definitely a bit more relaxed.
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Our physiology is deisgned with built-in safeguards that tell us when we are hungry, or thirsty, or tired - and bypassing that on a regular basis is not a great idea. I know you want to get in as much gaming as possible, but the games will still be there when you wake up. Energy drinks are great for a once in a while boost, but if you rely on them to get you through your day, you might be living wrong.



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Re: Energy Drinks And Their Effects by dragnet: 9:01pm On Feb 16, 2008
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Re: Energy Drinks And Their Effects by TOYOSI20(f): 10:31pm On Feb 16, 2008
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