Dozens of energy drinks on the market claim to be able to quench your thirst while revitalizing your body. Products with names like Red Bull, Adrenaline Rush and Mad River Energy Hammer lure consumers with promises of a boost. They're not designed to be consumed during excercise, and people who buy them for that purpose are making a mistake, experts say.
Labels list an abundance of stimulants like taurine.
It's an amino acid that's essential for cats for their eyes. Applegate said that the drinks are not likely to supply consumers with extra energy. I don't take them. Many of the drinks contain more than one serving per can and up to 400 calories. Large amounts of sugar and carbohydrates actually slow the delivery of fluids to your muscles, Applegate said, and stimulants like guarana can increase blood pressure.