Anyone like energy drinks?

[Serenity]

I know they're probably really unhealthy but I do love Red Bull. There's one that I can't remember the name of that's got ginseng in it and it's revolting.

[mollyL]

I must pick the wrong energy drinks; they all taste nasty. Then they make me nervous, or should I say, more nervous. As caffeine goes, I guess I'll stick to me cuppa tea.

[justontime]

I agree Molly, I would rather have a cup of tea! I have tried Red Bull once, but I don't really see why ordinary people need energy drinks if they have a balanced diet

[Kitten]

They're not for me at all. I can't handle caffeine very well and the high amounts of sugar on top of them send me way up and then I crash.

[katharina]

Originally Posted by Kitten

They're not for me at all. I can't handle caffeine very well and the high amounts of sugar on top of them send me way up and then I crash.

Same for me... caffeine makes me feel really strange. Since I'm not too fond of wall climbing and head spinning, I won't buy energy drinks. I can usually handle the caffeine in one cup of coffee but not much more.

[riskey58]

I have not tried any energy drinks yet. I have been thinking about it. But the way it sounds I really think I will stay away from them. I'll stick with a good diet to help me.

[tater03]

I don't tend to drink a lot of these only because I already drink way to much coffee as it is and don't want to add even more energy to the mix.

[mollyL]

I am in the process of weaning myself from caffeine, and I haven't (knock wood) gotten one headache, which is great because I was expecting that. Now, I have two cups of two minute tea (down from three cups of four-five minute tea) in the morning and that's it for tea. My trouble is, around eleven o'clock and into the afternoon I am so sleepy it's hard to get anything done! In the morning I take all my vitamins and supplements, so I don't think I'm lacking in any of that. What I need are some suggestions as to what I can do or take to end this sleepiness...I don't even know what I'm going to do (except sleep) when I totally give up caffeine! Thanks for your help.

[katharina]

Originally Posted by mollyL

I am in the process of weaning myself from caffeine, and I haven't (knock wood) gotten one headache, which is great because I was expecting that.

How great for you! It was like that for me, too, and I know I was very lucky with that. One of the immediate benefits was the reduction in both heart rate and blood pressure.

As far as what to do about the sleepies, that's a little tougher. All I ever did was fresh air and cold water. If I could get out and suck up some fresh air, I did... and if I couldn't, I drank cold water and walked around for a while.

[Lyndsey]

They seem to contain an awful lot of caffeine, so if you need the buzz, why not go for a few cups of green tea, since it also contains powerful antioxidants.

[Taggart]

I agree with the choice of green tea.

I've never tried Red Bull and I don't plan to, because I don't think it would mesh well with my blood pressure meds.

Some people use it in mixed alcoholic drinks, don't they?

[katharina]

Originally Posted by Lyndsey

They seem to contain an awful lot of caffeine, so if you need the buzz, why not go for a few cups of green tea, since it also contains powerful antioxidants.

This sounds like a good idea to me. I try to stay away from caffeine, but if
I'm going to have some, I think I'd prefer getting some health benefits from
what I'm drinking at the same time.

[riskey58]

Originally Posted by tater03

I don't tend to drink a lot of these only because I already drink way to much coffee as it is and don't want to add even more energy to the mix.

Like you I drink a lot of coffee. Add a energy drink, and I could be in real trouble.

[justontime]

Sorry if I am straying off the subject a bit, but I had to give up coffee five years ago due to a bowel condition. At first I really missed the caffeine but after a while I felt so much better for giving it up.

[The right way]

I don't like those energy drinks as far as the taste, THey all leave a terrible taste in my mouth later and I want water, maybe that is a good thing tho. My dad uses them for long trips and he is on BP meds, probably not a good idea.

[Poprocks]

Im a huge fan of VODKA REDBULLS, it tastes great and the sugar in the REDBULL gets in your blood and does something where you start feeling a buzz alot sooner then usual. Its a great mix!!!

[Taggart]

Originally Posted by Poprocks

Im a huge fan of VODKA REDBULLS, it tastes great and the sugar in the REDBULL gets in your blood and does something where you start feeling a buzz alot sooner then usual. Its a great mix!!!

I'm sure there is a noticeable effect. I've never really looked at the Red Bull label, but isn't there a warning against mixing with alcohol?

Hopefully everyone who could have a bad experience with the combination will be aware of that possibility.

[The right way]

A person with the right bit of information would not mix them. They are not safe together since they are nearly of medicinal level. I believe they should be sold under a better control then they are being sold under, not that that is possible.

[mollyL]

Thanks, Katharina, for the advice. The blood pressure benefit made itself known to me yesterday when, at the doc's office, I hit a very normal 120/80. I was amazed! It's been too high for the longest time. I love my caffeinated tea, but I also love the new bp numbers!