Energy drinks

gymman39 · 28-09-2012 07:00PM #1

working a lot of hours lately and find myself drinking a few cans a day..its probably a mental thing to fool me into thinking i will have more energy but is it as harmful as people say it is..???

donvito99 · 28-09-2012 07:03PM

Not long back I developed a pair of wings.

gymman39 · 28-09-2012 07:04PM

ha ha i like..!!!!

eth0 · 28-09-2012 07:04PM

I hear its a Duchy Originals Organic energy drink from Waitrose or O'Cauder that's keeping Prince Philip going these days.

Mr. CooL ICE · 28-09-2012 07:10PM

Probably. If you want to work long hours, I'd recommend drinking something that isn't so high in sugar and has a low amount of caffeine, like tea. Anything high in sugar may cause an insulin-induced crash after a short while. If you find yourself falling asleep, try to avoid eating big meals and instead snack lightly, preferably on fruit and nuts. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking water during the day.

*realises this is AH*

Snort amphetamines and stop being a pussy

Prick! · 28-09-2012 07:12PM

Thread has been done before.

Waiting for the "I don't know how anyone survived in the olden days without energy drinks" response.

latenia · 28-09-2012 07:13PM

They'll just make you fat and rot your teeth. Get an espresso maker or maybe get into green tea.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 28-09-2012 07:15PM

I don't know how anyone survived in the olden days without energy drinks.

I remember when all this was just fields.

When I was your age I had to walk every where in my bare feet as I only had one pair of shoes and they were for wearing to Sunday mass only and I had to take them off as soon as I got home again.

Run_to_da_hills · 28-09-2012 07:19PM

Chemicals

The Monster logo is the Hebrew for 666. :eek:

cloptrop · 28-09-2012 07:23PM

I drank an energy drink before . It hasnt got a patch on vodka and its more harmful to your body .

Hande hoche! · 28-09-2012 07:27PM

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Chemicals

The Monster logo is the Hebrew for 666. :eek:

Those crafty Zionists.

ballsymchugh · 28-09-2012 07:27PM

they'll fck your teeth up no end. especially at that rate.

Shryke · 28-09-2012 07:30PM

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Chemicals

The Monster logo is the Hebrew for 666. :eek:

I don't know where you find the time in the day for this stuff you're into but I appreciate it for being something a little different.

Energy drinks aren't very good for you but they won't kill you either. I used to go through them doing long night shifts. You're way better off putting on the kettle and percolating yourself a decent coffee and then just keep a bottle of water handy. Eat like you normally would. It's easily done.

Zamboni · 28-09-2012 07:34PM

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Chemicals

The Monster logo is the Hebrew for 666. :eek:

Monster - They released a zero calorie energy drink. That's pretty damned impressive...

1ZRed · 28-09-2012 07:34PM

A lot of those energy drinks have been proven to be pure BS in what they contain to keep you "energised".

Gauss · 28-09-2012 07:34PM

How about just getting a solid 8 hours sleep every night , eat healthily and get excercise. It's so much better living with a clear head and energy to burn.

Run_to_da_hills · 28-09-2012 07:35PM

Hande hoche! wrote: »

Those crafty Zionists.

True, the Devil is in the detail,

God knows what chemicals and GM products they are putting into these drinks to dumb down and poison he masses

N64 · 28-09-2012 07:42PM

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

True, the Devil is in the detail,

God knows what chemicals and GM products they are putting into these drinks to dumb down and poison he masses

Don't know if trolling or serious :rolleyes:

Run_to_da_hills · 28-09-2012 07:53PM

N64 wrote: »

Don't know if trolling or serious :rolleyes:

Yes I am serious, its bad enough having our drinking water poisoned with fluoride by successive governments without having to pay for toxic energy filled drinks from the supermarket shelves.

When we were going to school an apple or an orange was sufficient for our daily energy needs.

shizz · 28-09-2012 07:57PM

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Yes I am serious, its bad enough having our drinking water poisoned with fluoride by successive governments without having to pay for toxic energy filled drinks from the supermarket shelves.

When we were going to school an apple or an orange was sufficient for our daily energy needs.

Don't drink the water and don't buy the energy drinks. Simples.

3ndahalfof6 · 28-09-2012 08:00PM

It is a load of bolllocks, if you did not take it you would still perform well, it is just another vice for people to cling onto,

smoking, drinking, spliffing, dropping some pills, work or distressful situations are used as an excuses to par take,

look it straight in the face and deal with it, while it might not feel good, you will not rely on some form of substance to get through it,

slippery road.

Turtwig · 28-09-2012 08:01PM

I know this is after hours but this issue is becoming more relevant.
It's not advisable to drink them in excess. If you've ten mins to spare this video pretty much outlines what current research things of them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFRKRJFtWx0

Two points to note : Research is still in its infancy, but we do know the effects of caffeine and sugar.
Regular consumption decreases the actual "attention boosting" "benefits" of them.

Cantona's Collars · 28-09-2012 08:01PM

The local 'tec is near to Aldi & Lidl here in Enniscorthy & at lunchtime the amount of kids who head in to buy their 'lunch' which consists of energy drinks & chocolate is amazing.Saw 2 last week sharing 6 cans between them,that can't be good for you.

galwayrush · 28-09-2012 08:13PM

Monster with jagermeister FTW.:cool:

humbert · 28-09-2012 08:37PM

You'll just develop dependency. Getting up in the mornings will feel like crawling out of a grave (more so than usual) and your body will get used to getting energy from nice easy sugars so you'll become a fat bastard whose energy levels are in a constant state of flux.

Augmerson · 28-09-2012 08:43PM

LordChessington wrote: »

Probably. If you want to work long hours, I'd recommend drinking something that isn't so high in sugar and has a low amount of caffeine, like tea. Anything high in sugar may cause an insulin-induced crash after a short while. If you find yourself falling asleep, try to avoid eating big meals and instead snack lightly, preferably on fruit and nuts. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking water during the day.

*realises this is AH*

Snort amphetamines and stop being a pussy

Post of the day!

Badly Drunk Boy · 28-09-2012 09:05PM

I don't think they give you much energy at all. Actually, many years go on a self-imposed alcohol-free weekend, I got 2 cans of Red Bull in a pint glass, partly to have something to drink but also to make it look like I was drinking cider. There's nowt worse when you're trying to avoid alcohol and your friends say "Ah, I'll buy you a pint!".

Anyway, after 2 'pints' of Red Bull I just wanted to go asleep. I wasn't even tired at the start of the night. I don't believe the hype...

Grayson · 29-09-2012 01:30PM

I drink coke but i can't touch red bull anymore. It just smells too sweet.

Jesus Shaves · 29-09-2012 01:58PM

I used to drink 4 cans of monster a day, damn that demon drink, so addictive

Light Switch · 29-09-2012 02:04PM

Can't stand that Monster crap, would drink RedBull a very odd time.

Love the cheap Mixxed Up shoite in Lidls though.

mfceiling · 29-09-2012 02:04PM

gymman39 wrote: »

working a lot of hours lately and find myself drinking a few cans a day..its probably a mental thing to fool me into thinking i will have more energy but is it as harmful as people say it is..???

Thinly veiled i have a job thread...

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