Red alert on energy drinks

Everybody complains about energy drinks... but almost everybody consumes them. I think it is like tobacco, and it could be regarded as an addiction as well.

I love and hate these drinks. I know they are not healthy but on a tired day it is hard to resist.

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My energy drink skyscraper at the office (some beer included)

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I drink an energy drink every morning for about 6 years now and never have had any problems with my health. They are probably not that healthy, but the amount of caffeine is not much higher than the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee, and many people drink several coffees a day, but never encounter any caffeine-related problems.

I think it is sad that people immediately think energy drinks are very bad for their health by just reading one or two case reports. Probably only drinking an exaggerated amount of energy drinks a may give severe problems, so just try not to get addicted too much!

I've only had a half of an enegy drink ONCE and I had to mix it with water. I pity thse that can't deal without them. A glass of juice will do the same thing.

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waiting on the side walk outside my house...
i mean, passed out from caffeine overdose

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I was bored at work and silly putty can only entertain you for so long, so I thought it would be a good idea to take a picture of my drink-which apparently is bad for me. Oops.

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Great story, very informative. Sadly, I was drinking an energy drink as I was reading it - I'm rethinking that now....

mchawk says "crack of the soft drink world" like it's a bad thing! 

No wonder my chest hurts at times. I know these things work because if I have a Giant Monster after 7 PM, I can't go to sleep so I just lay in bed and think. I have cut down though, the photo is typical week at work a couple of months ago.

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Being a former energy drink addict, I learned that energy drink maybe be very appealing and tasteful when you are looking at them on a shelf, but when you look at the facts it really opens your eyes. I quit drinking them a little over a month ago after some of my co-workers had told me how bad they were and they encouraged me to stop for a week, and then 2 weeks, and pretty soon forever. I'm glad I ended up quiting. I feel so much better overall.

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Both of the above-cited cases are extreme examples.  And what research differentiates between 21yr olds hospitalized after several nights in a row of raves where these energy drink cocktails may or may not contain much alcohol and other drugs?

I'm sure that the occasional beverage is no worse than a lot of something-- if you're an average build and in fair shape (target market is 19-22 == invincible youthful bodies) taking in an all-night party drink, you should be fine.  If you treat MONSTER as your OJ-substitute, you are making fundamentally stupid choices and will more likely suffer.

As with most things in life, moderation is important.

My 18 year old daughter drinks RockStar drinks. She knows they are not good for her, so she tries to limit herself to one a day...but it's the gigantic size can that she considers a "single serving." I did a series of macros photos of details of one of her discarded cans, all shiny and bright and pretty. Oh, so attractive!

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I don't think there is anything wrong with energy drinks! I'm drinking a Monster right now!!

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It depends on the person. I have drank a BFC and two regular size monster in one day and been fine.

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Yes, it is bad for you, but I think if you drink it reasonably (once in a while) its not THAT bad. All the severe cases are from people who drinks them constantly and more than they are supposed to.

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Monster was handing out free energy drinks at Warped Tour

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This was during the Super Bowl 2008 weekend in Phoenix Arizona. A local bar called The Tavern on Mill hosted a special Super Bowl party at Hayden Square in Tempe, AZ. Featuring Dj Z-trip, Dj Nameless, and various music bands. Event was also sponsored by Red Bull

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This was taken at a mausoleum actually. I used to drink lo-carb monster energy drinks like crazy... but felt like crap all the time - awake - but like crap.

No I stick to water, natural juice, and occasionally soda.

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"Too much one thing no good."

But it's easy to drink too much of these energy drinks because they're bubbly and sweet like normal soft drinks.

Think moderation and don't over do it!

I love energy drinks, I am healthy, All I have to say.

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I think energy drinks is not that bad, as long as you enjoy it with moderation.

I Nearly passed out at work yesterday the doctor said because I had an energy drink, plus quit of few of those energy mints, I was sweating and really cold, not to mention heart racing and jittery, after that experience I fully understand they are unheathy for you, and actually can kill you....it was weird though I drink them before and nothing ever happened, so watch anything unexpected can happen when drinking them, I would advise to stop

I was in supermarket,Iceland,Reykjavik, when this energy drinks catch my eyes,I think it's call "Burn" I have not tasted it,so I can say if it's good or not.The most popular energy drink in Iceland, is drink called "Magic" Very good.Red Bull has not been sold in Iceland,sadly.To much caffeine in it,so nobody can imported it,forbidden by the coverment!Sucks!!!!

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