Energy Drinks

Ceepo

Interesting reading for all the Energy Drink Junkies out there.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/health/scant-proof-is-found-to-back-up-claims-by-energy-drinks.html?.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/01/01/health/Inside-the-Energy-Drinks.html

Dont drink any of these myself, but i have seen them been in Transitions before races,

Any one use them, whats your view ?

sconhome

AFAIK there's nothing in them that actually provides the body with energy, it is the level of stimulus provided mostly by the caffeine that is the biggest boost.

Personally only used the 5 Hour Energy in the context of a cycle tour in Connemara last year, had it on board as an 'emergency' kick in the backside. I didn't notice anything and probably would have been better off with an extra slice of cake

elvis jones

amphkingwest wrote: »

AFAIK there's nothing in them that actually provides the body with energy, it is the level of stimulus provided mostly by the caffeine that is the biggest boost.

Personally only used the 5 Hour Energy in the context of a cycle tour in Connemara last year, had it on board as an 'emergency' kick in the backside. I didn't notice anything and probably would have been better off with an extra slice of cake

Agreed that the caffine kick is all i ever see, i use the sugar free ones now and so no difference in what i go when i used the ones with sugar in them.

I've only used them on very busy weekends when i'm trying to grab sleep here and there.