Zero Sugar Energy Drinks
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I love my monster energy drinks especially the Rehab teas. So much I invested in the company and it's been good.
But there are alternatives if that's what you are looking for. I occasionally have to stop drinking them as I have reactions to the high levels of citric acid if I drink too much. When that happens I take a Complex B and Ginseng and honestly I'd say that the energy level is higher and longer sustainable. That doesn't really help my stock options but it's the truth as it applies to me.1 -
Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.3 -
I drink sugar free energy drinks (but only 1 per day) instead of soda - I like the taste and can’t stand diet soda. Choose one that has more B’s instead of just a lot of caffeine and make sure it is a natural caffeine like from green tea. My fave is XS pink grapefruit2
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danimills2005 wrote: »I drink sugar free energy drinks (but only 1 per day) instead of soda - I like the taste and can’t stand diet soda. Choose one that has more B’s instead of just a lot of caffeine and make sure it is a natural caffeine like from green tea. My fave is XS pink grapefruit
What is an example of an "unnatural" caffeine?4 -
I'm one of those people who would reach for anything but an energy drink if I wanted something sweet or a hit of caffeine. I think they taste disgusting. Diet soda satisfies a mild itch for a snack I don't need, or something sweet, or a cold caffeine boost. I try to keep my caffeine intake stable - too little can trigger migraines, and too much can give me the shakes, plus if I get used to drinking too much, it's useless if I get a migraine and need to use caffeine with my Imitrex. I don't consider caffeine or artificial sweeteners healthy or unhealthy, it's just food that fits in my calorie and nutrition goals.
As far as diet soda being advertised as a "healthier" alternative to regular, I don't think I've seen that. Mostly I see it advertised as a low-calorie alternative by people who look like fitness models.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....7 -
Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.4 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....5 -
Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....
Based on what? You keep dancing around your sources for how bad energy drinks are for everyone without citing any more evidence than "everybody knows unless you're stupid" arguments.8 -
Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Why does it being carbonated make it 'bad'?2 -
Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....
This is so subjective. You're talking about your feelings. Going on factual information is going to be more useful to OP. "Pumped full of crap"? What does that actually mean? Your subjective feelings about energy drinks are useless to OP.
Nobody is arguing that energy drinks are "good for you," we're arguing that there is no evidence that moderate consumption of energy drinks is bad for someone. Those are two different things. Can you grasp that?
Do you have any evidence that drinking sugar-free energy drinks, in moderation, will be a problem for the average person? If so, free free to provide that.5 -
Let's see - pumped full of crap:
'The ingredients include carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, citric acid, natural flavors, taurine, sodium citrate, color added, panax ginseng root extract, L-carnitine, caffeine, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, niacinamide, sodium chloride, Glycine max glucuronolactone, inositol, guarana seed extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride, sucralose, riboflavin, maltodextrin, and cyanocobalamin.'
Hmm... doesn't look like crap to me... but then that's my opinion..,
Also from Wiki:
' the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that an adequate consumption of Monster and other popular energy drinks is safe and that the amount of caffeine in standard Monster cans is unlikely to interact adversely with other typical constituents of energy drinks or with alcohol.[10] Energy drinks have the effects that caffeine and sugar give, but there is no distinct evidence that the wide variety of other ingredients has any effect.[11]'
So entire argument is based on your 'feels' and nothing else?!?5 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....
This is so subjective. You're talking about your feelings. Going on factual information is going to be more useful to OP. "Pumped full of crap"? What does that actually mean? Your subjective feelings about energy drinks are useless to OP.
Nobody is arguing that energy drinks are "good for you," we're arguing that there is no evidence that moderate consumption of energy drinks is bad for someone. Those are two different things. Can you grasp that?
Do you have any evidence that drinking sugar-free energy drinks, in moderation, will be a problem for the average person? If so, free free to provide that.
Emotional Risks
Energy drinks may negatively impact a person's moods and emotional health. According to Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., energy drinks may cause irritability, restlessness and nervousness.
Since people vary in caffeine sensitivity, some individuals may experience intense emotional effects shortly after consuming energy drinks and more significant "crash" effects once the stimulants wear off. Those with psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, may stand at heightened risk for these effects.
Physical Risks
Depending upon the ingredients and how much volume a person consumes, energy drinks may cause adverse physical symptoms. According to Dr. Laskowski, energy drinks are known to cause rapid heartbeat and blood pressure increases. People may experience irregular heart rhythms, which are sometimes dangerous.7 -
Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....
This is so subjective. You're talking about your feelings. Going on factual information is going to be more useful to OP. "Pumped full of crap"? What does that actually mean? Your subjective feelings about energy drinks are useless to OP.
Nobody is arguing that energy drinks are "good for you," we're arguing that there is no evidence that moderate consumption of energy drinks is bad for someone. Those are two different things. Can you grasp that?
Do you have any evidence that drinking sugar-free energy drinks, in moderation, will be a problem for the average person? If so, free free to provide that.
Emotional Risks
Energy drinks may negatively impact a person's moods and emotional health. According to Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., energy drinks may cause irritability, restlessness and nervousness.
Since people vary in caffeine sensitivity, some individuals may experience intense emotional effects shortly after consuming energy drinks and more significant "crash" effects once the stimulants wear off. Those with psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, may stand at heightened risk for these effects.
Physical Risks
Depending upon the ingredients and how much volume a person consumes, energy drinks may cause adverse physical symptoms. According to Dr. Laskowski, energy drinks are known to cause rapid heartbeat and blood pressure increases. People may experience irregular heart rhythms, which are sometimes dangerous.
So the average person, without a caffeine sensitivity is fine to drink them in moderation?
Good to know. Thanks for clearing that up @Mandylou199120147 -
Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....
This is so subjective. You're talking about your feelings. Going on factual information is going to be more useful to OP. "Pumped full of crap"? What does that actually mean? Your subjective feelings about energy drinks are useless to OP.
Nobody is arguing that energy drinks are "good for you," we're arguing that there is no evidence that moderate consumption of energy drinks is bad for someone. Those are two different things. Can you grasp that?
Do you have any evidence that drinking sugar-free energy drinks, in moderation, will be a problem for the average person? If so, free free to provide that.
Emotional Risks
Energy drinks may negatively impact a person's moods and emotional health. According to Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., energy drinks may cause irritability, restlessness and nervousness.
Since people vary in caffeine sensitivity, some individuals may experience intense emotional effects shortly after consuming energy drinks and more significant "crash" effects once the stimulants wear off. Those with psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, may stand at heightened risk for these effects.
Physical Risks
Depending upon the ingredients and how much volume a person consumes, energy drinks may cause adverse physical symptoms. According to Dr. Laskowski, energy drinks are known to cause rapid heartbeat and blood pressure increases. People may experience irregular heart rhythms, which are sometimes dangerous.
Ok, so for some small segment of the population, the energy drinks may cause problems... doesn't mean that all people should stay away from them. Peanuts are DEADLY for a small segment of the population - would you then advocate that ALL people should eliminate peanut consumption?2 -
Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....
This is so subjective. You're talking about your feelings. Going on factual information is going to be more useful to OP. "Pumped full of crap"? What does that actually mean? Your subjective feelings about energy drinks are useless to OP.
Nobody is arguing that energy drinks are "good for you," we're arguing that there is no evidence that moderate consumption of energy drinks is bad for someone. Those are two different things. Can you grasp that?
Do you have any evidence that drinking sugar-free energy drinks, in moderation, will be a problem for the average person? If so, free free to provide that.
Emotional Risks
Energy drinks may negatively impact a person's moods and emotional health. According to Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., energy drinks may cause irritability, restlessness and nervousness.
Since people vary in caffeine sensitivity, some individuals may experience intense emotional effects shortly after consuming energy drinks and more significant "crash" effects once the stimulants wear off. Those with psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, may stand at heightened risk for these effects.
Physical Risks
Depending upon the ingredients and how much volume a person consumes, energy drinks may cause adverse physical symptoms. According to Dr. Laskowski, energy drinks are known to cause rapid heartbeat and blood pressure increases. People may experience irregular heart rhythms, which are sometimes dangerous.
Consider citing your sources: https://www.livestrong.com/article/153495-why-diet-energy-drinks-are-bad-for-you/
Notice that neither of the people quoted in the article on LiveStrong (which isn't an especially well-regarded blog) provide any sources for their assertions. Do you make a habit of just believing anything that people tell you?
Keep in mind that OP was already consuming energy drinks -- he's simply switching to sugar-free. Given that he wasn't experiencing any negative effects from them (he's stated that this is the case in the thread), there's no reason to fear simply consuming less sugar is going to suddenly result in him experiencing these side effects -- if they're even supported by evidence.
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Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....
This is so subjective. You're talking about your feelings. Going on factual information is going to be more useful to OP. "Pumped full of crap"? What does that actually mean? Your subjective feelings about energy drinks are useless to OP.
Nobody is arguing that energy drinks are "good for you," we're arguing that there is no evidence that moderate consumption of energy drinks is bad for someone. Those are two different things. Can you grasp that?
Do you have any evidence that drinking sugar-free energy drinks, in moderation, will be a problem for the average person? If so, free free to provide that.
Emotional Risks
Energy drinks may negatively impact a person's moods and emotional health. According to Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., energy drinks may cause irritability, restlessness and nervousness.
Since people vary in caffeine sensitivity, some individuals may experience intense emotional effects shortly after consuming energy drinks and more significant "crash" effects once the stimulants wear off. Those with psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, may stand at heightened risk for these effects.
Physical Risks
Depending upon the ingredients and how much volume a person consumes, energy drinks may cause adverse physical symptoms. According to Dr. Laskowski, energy drinks are known to cause rapid heartbeat and blood pressure increases. People may experience irregular heart rhythms, which are sometimes dangerous.
Ok, so for some small segment of the population, the energy drinks may cause problems... doesn't mean that all people should stay away from them. Peanuts are DEADLY for a small segment of the population - would you then advocate that ALL people should eliminate peanut consumption?
My point is just to show the cons of energy drinks sugar free or full of sugar, they come with bad potential side effects which is why I cut them out ... and yes I think people should avoid eating peanuts in public places encase someone who is allergic is nearby .. but that’s a whole different topic7 -
Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....
This is so subjective. You're talking about your feelings. Going on factual information is going to be more useful to OP. "Pumped full of crap"? What does that actually mean? Your subjective feelings about energy drinks are useless to OP.
Nobody is arguing that energy drinks are "good for you," we're arguing that there is no evidence that moderate consumption of energy drinks is bad for someone. Those are two different things. Can you grasp that?
Do you have any evidence that drinking sugar-free energy drinks, in moderation, will be a problem for the average person? If so, free free to provide that.
Emotional Risks
Energy drinks may negatively impact a person's moods and emotional health. According to Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., energy drinks may cause irritability, restlessness and nervousness.
Since people vary in caffeine sensitivity, some individuals may experience intense emotional effects shortly after consuming energy drinks and more significant "crash" effects once the stimulants wear off. Those with psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, may stand at heightened risk for these effects.
Physical Risks
Depending upon the ingredients and how much volume a person consumes, energy drinks may cause adverse physical symptoms. According to Dr. Laskowski, energy drinks are known to cause rapid heartbeat and blood pressure increases. People may experience irregular heart rhythms, which are sometimes dangerous.
Ok, so for some small segment of the population, the energy drinks may cause problems... doesn't mean that all people should stay away from them. Peanuts are DEADLY for a small segment of the population - would you then advocate that ALL people should eliminate peanut consumption?
My point is just to show the cons of energy drinks sugar free or full of sugar, they come with bad potential side effects which is why I cut them out ... and yes I think people should avoid eating peanuts in public places encase someone who is allergic is nearby .. but that’s a whole different topic
Avoiding eating peanuts in public due to an abundance of caution for those around you who may suffer from allergies is completely different than *eliminating* all consumption of peanuts even in private. Does that distinction register for you?
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Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....
This is so subjective. You're talking about your feelings. Going on factual information is going to be more useful to OP. "Pumped full of crap"? What does that actually mean? Your subjective feelings about energy drinks are useless to OP.
Nobody is arguing that energy drinks are "good for you," we're arguing that there is no evidence that moderate consumption of energy drinks is bad for someone. Those are two different things. Can you grasp that?
Do you have any evidence that drinking sugar-free energy drinks, in moderation, will be a problem for the average person? If so, free free to provide that.
Emotional Risks
Energy drinks may negatively impact a person's moods and emotional health. According to Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., energy drinks may cause irritability, restlessness and nervousness.
Since people vary in caffeine sensitivity, some individuals may experience intense emotional effects shortly after consuming energy drinks and more significant "crash" effects once the stimulants wear off. Those with psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, may stand at heightened risk for these effects.
Physical Risks
Depending upon the ingredients and how much volume a person consumes, energy drinks may cause adverse physical symptoms. According to Dr. Laskowski, energy drinks are known to cause rapid heartbeat and blood pressure increases. People may experience irregular heart rhythms, which are sometimes dangerous.
well my daughter has anxiety and it causes her no ill effects. son has ADHD/ODD and an energy drink calms him down. same with coffee. but then he doesnt drink them all the time and neither does she. coffee can do the same thing for many who are sensitive to caffeine. coffee is a natural source so cant see how its bad for you. theres alspo caffeine in chocolate3 -
Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....
This is so subjective. You're talking about your feelings. Going on factual information is going to be more useful to OP. "Pumped full of crap"? What does that actually mean? Your subjective feelings about energy drinks are useless to OP.
Nobody is arguing that energy drinks are "good for you," we're arguing that there is no evidence that moderate consumption of energy drinks is bad for someone. Those are two different things. Can you grasp that?
Do you have any evidence that drinking sugar-free energy drinks, in moderation, will be a problem for the average person? If so, free free to provide that.
Emotional Risks
Energy drinks may negatively impact a person's moods and emotional health. According to Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., energy drinks may cause irritability, restlessness and nervousness.
Since people vary in caffeine sensitivity, some individuals may experience intense emotional effects shortly after consuming energy drinks and more significant "crash" effects once the stimulants wear off. Those with psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, may stand at heightened risk for these effects.
Physical Risks
Depending upon the ingredients and how much volume a person consumes, energy drinks may cause adverse physical symptoms. According to Dr. Laskowski, energy drinks are known to cause rapid heartbeat and blood pressure increases. People may experience irregular heart rhythms, which are sometimes dangerous.
What you're describing here is adverse reactions to caffeine, not energy drinks specifically. It's well-documented that some people can be more or less sensitive to caffeine, the way some people can be more or less sensitive to msg, for instance. Those people should regulate all sources of caffeine (or msg, or whatever else they have a sensitivity to). The conclusion that since some people are sensitive to caffeine (common knowledge) everyone should avoid energy drinks (but apparently not coffee or soda) is nonsensical.1 -
Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Mandylou19912014 wrote: »Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So in my eyes they are bad for you. I know that there isn’t enough research done out there to prove this but this is all just my opinion. There will be high levels of caffeine in these drinks which can cause restlessness to muscle tremors .. if I were you I would just knock these on the head (or have a very minimal amount) and try to get your energy from having more sleep, exercise, controlling your stress etc.
A serving of Monster has less caffeine than 8 ounces of coffee (86 mg vs 95 mg). Do you consider a cup of coffee to also be bad for someone?
(Note: a can usually has more than one serving, but it isn't unusual for coffee drinkers to order a coffee larger than 8 ounces either).
I think too much coffee is bad for you absolutely .. I don’t drink it as it makes me get palpitations as does energy drinks so I avoid both of them, I think things like coffee are ok in moderation dependant on your tolerance to it. But energy drinks just seem to be a lot worse due to being carbonated, full of sugar (unless sugar free but then it’ll have sweeteners which aren’t too great) I would always advise to just try and avoid both to be honest .. but that’s just me
Nobody is advocating that someone consume energy drinks immoderately.
I'm not sure why carbonation makes anything worse. OP is specifically asking about sugar-free drinks, so the sugar is a non-issue. What is not "too great" about artificial sweeteners?
If this was just you, whatever. Don't drink what you don't want to drink. But OP asked for advice on his situation so I think it's more helpful for our advice to be grounded in facts rather than our personal preferences. For what it's worth, I'd never drink energy drinks either because I hate the taste. But that has nothing to do with OP's situation.
I did actually answer his question at first and gave him my opinion on going sugar free on energy drinks (which was to just try to avoid altogether) have you actually answered his question or have you just spent the entire time picking at other people’s opinions? ....
If you read the thread, you'll see that I was one of the first people to address his question.
Telling someone to avoid something altogether isn't that helpful if you can't provide a valid reason *why* it should be avoided.
I would never suggest people touch energy drinks they are just pumped full of crap. They are in no way ideal for the body, I would always suggest trying other healthier alternatives like maybe some green tea (that really wakes me up) or something else natural .. whoever thinks drinking energy drinks is good for you is pretty stupid ....
This is so subjective. You're talking about your feelings. Going on factual information is going to be more useful to OP. "Pumped full of crap"? What does that actually mean? Your subjective feelings about energy drinks are useless to OP.
Nobody is arguing that energy drinks are "good for you," we're arguing that there is no evidence that moderate consumption of energy drinks is bad for someone. Those are two different things. Can you grasp that?
Do you have any evidence that drinking sugar-free energy drinks, in moderation, will be a problem for the average person? If so, free free to provide that.
Emotional Risks
Energy drinks may negatively impact a person's moods and emotional health. According to Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., energy drinks may cause irritability, restlessness and nervousness.
Since people vary in caffeine sensitivity, some individuals may experience intense emotional effects shortly after consuming energy drinks and more significant "crash" effects once the stimulants wear off. Those with psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, may stand at heightened risk for these effects.
Physical Risks
Depending upon the ingredients and how much volume a person consumes, energy drinks may cause adverse physical symptoms. According to Dr. Laskowski, energy drinks are known to cause rapid heartbeat and blood pressure increases. People may experience irregular heart rhythms, which are sometimes dangerous.
What you're describing here is adverse reactions to caffeine, not energy drinks specifically. It's well-documented that some people can be more or less sensitive to caffeine, the way some people can be more or less sensitive to msg, for instance. Those people should regulate all sources of caffeine (or msg, or whatever else they have a sensitivity to). The conclusion that since some people are sensitive to caffeine (common knowledge) everyone should avoid energy drinks (but apparently not coffee or soda) is nonsensical.
I agree and for many it will be an excess of caffeine for some it may take a very low amount of caffeine. I was drinking a pot or 2 of coffee a day in the past. no issues at all and I slept well at night. I do have heart issues too but seems like caffeine doesnt aggravate it.1 -
I’ve been drinking coffee from a early age and energy drinks to so my caffeine tolerance is very high I was just unsure about the sweetners they used because of what I heard but I can say I’ve had them before and never had a issue. I’m still drinking around 25oz of coffee a day and maybe 3 or 4 monster ultras a week. I’ve tried cutting coffee out but I get head aches so for now I’ll just keep drinking it until I have the opportunity to ween myself off it.
PS: If anyone wants to add me feel free I’ll be keeping my diary open so if anyone wants to give me tips or throw some advice my way they’re welcome to.3 -
Yes headaches from sudden caffeine cessation is a common thing - caffeine is mildly addictive.
OPis not planning to stop drinking energy drinks or caffeine sources at all - but yes if anyone is planning this for whatever reason, best to do it gradually.
Or expect that headaches might happen and be prepared to put up with them for a little while till your body adjusts -I'm guessing this would take a few weeks.0 -
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stevencloser wrote: »
theres a light blue can,a white can(both of these have a silver design) theres a black can with dark blue M we can get these around here(I dont drink them though dont like the taste). theres also a red can we can get around here.I live in WV. we have them in our local dollar general store
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@stevencloser you can get these at sams club,they also have the other colors too
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/monster-ultra-vp-24-16-oz-cans/prod13060516.ip?&source=ifpla&CAWELAID=730010300000276000&pid=_CSE_Google_PLA_1013572021&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=239332688133&wl4=pla-298129921585&wl5=9009291&wl6=&wl7=&wl9=pla&wl10=1247713&wl11=online&wl12={productid}&wl13=&wl15=50556223180&wl17=1o4&veh=sem&kclid=f44b148b-68c1-483e-9e19-bee050c57ca9
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »@stevencloser you can get these at sams club,they also have the other colors too
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/monster-ultra-vp-24-16-oz-cans/prod13060516.ip?&source=ifpla&CAWELAID=730010300000276000&pid=_CSE_Google_PLA_1013572021&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=239332688133&wl4=pla-298129921585&wl5=9009291&wl6=&wl7=&wl9=pla&wl10=1247713&wl11=online&wl12={productid}&wl13=&wl15=50556223180&wl17=1o4&veh=sem&kclid=f44b148b-68c1-483e-9e19-bee050c57ca9
will have to copy and paste since the link wont work right when I put it in
Probably doesn't ship to Germany by any chance
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stevencloser wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »@stevencloser you can get these at sams club,they also have the other colors too
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/monster-ultra-vp-24-16-oz-cans/prod13060516.ip?&source=ifpla&CAWELAID=730010300000276000&pid=_CSE_Google_PLA_1013572021&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=239332688133&wl4=pla-298129921585&wl5=9009291&wl6=&wl7=&wl9=pla&wl10=1247713&wl11=online&wl12={productid}&wl13=&wl15=50556223180&wl17=1o4&veh=sem&kclid=f44b148b-68c1-483e-9e19-bee050c57ca9
will have to copy and paste since the link wont work right when I put it in
Probably doesn't ship to Germany by any chance
I dont know. I know they have places to ship to china,brail,mexico and puerto rico. but look online and you may be able to find them elsewhere. maybe amazon?0
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