Citric acid
Helps reduce physical fatigue and lessen physiological stress
Caffeine
It is used to reversibly block the action of adenosine on its receptor, which blocks the onset of drowsiness induced by adenosine. Caffeine also stimulates selected portions of the autonomic nervous system.
Sucrose
Consumption of adequate sucrose ensures your body gets the optimal amount of energy, too much and you could develop diabetes or obesity.
Glucose
Too much causes cells to pull glucose out of the bloodstream quickly. This leads to rapid hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, and a "sugar crash," which most people find is accompanied by feelings of nausea and fatigue.
Niacin
Causes rapid heartbeat, flushed skin, itching, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and liver damage.
D-pantothenol
worsens panic attacks in those with panic disorder by prolonging the duration until adrenal exhaustion.
Vitamin B12
key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formation of blood.
Folic acid
produces the genetic material called DNA and in numerous other bodily functions.
High fructose corn syrup
-sweetener-
Cyanocobalamin
Form of vitamin B12, see vitamin B12.
Gum arabic
source of the sugars arabinose and ribose, provides body with energy.
Beta-carotene
The human body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A. Beta-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A. We need vitamin A for healthy skin and mucus membranes, our immune system, and good eye health and vision.
Inositol
Inositol balances certain chemicals in the body to help with conditions such as panic disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Niacinimide
Also known as vitamin B3 and nicotinic acid, is a potent cell-communicating ingredient that offers multiple benefits for aging skin
Pyridoxine HCL
Dietary supplement, speeds up metabolism.
Taurine
Essential for cardiovascular function, and development and function of skeletal muscle, the retina, and the central nervous system.
Energy is a property of objects which can be transferred to other objects or converted into different forms, but cannot be created or destroyed.
A) see explanations and table: sources of energy. B) See Charley's questions: #4.
Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates provide energy for your body to use.
These energy drinks will provide lots of energy through sugars and caffeine. Problem is, once these two wear off your body is beat from the temporary energy provided by these drinks. For quick temporary energy, sure. But for long term energy, no.
Yes. See explanations and table: sources of energy.
Yes, energy drinks can be used for quick temporary energy for anything.
Our body will break down and use the energy provided by the sugars and caffeine.
No, it's a trick of the mind.
Sleep loss can affect the basic metabolic functions of storing carbohydrates and regulating hormones. If not regulated the body will not be able to not only produce but also distribute ATP throughout the body. Therefore, causing the body to not have enough energy.
No. The only way to increase your energy efficiently for a long period of time is carbohydrates, not sugar and caffeine.
Yes, it has more fluid ounces for your money, less calories, less sugar per ounce, and has less artificial ingredients.