energy drinks

slapdash21 · Post by **slapdash21** » 29 Jun 2008 09:54

the only time i drink energy drinks is when i mix red bull and mountain dew, and i only do that if im supposed to be playing footbag and im already exhausted, or traditionally the first night of a tournament.

dan the man · Post by **dan the man** » 29 Jun 2008 10:41

i like Cheetah because its got ginseng and royal jelly instead of caffeine or tauren. so its waaay healthier for you. pricey though, i'll prolly just take a couple pills of siberian ginseng and eat a steak like 30 minutes before i shred.

Captain Coconut · Post by **Captain Coconut** » 30 Jun 2008 22:53

What's up with people talking about taurine being weird or bad? It's an organic acid (like an amino acid) that's in your body anyway. It prevents muscle fatigue, and it's added to many infant formulas for healthy development. If you're going to pretend to know what these ingredients are, at least look them up first.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » 01 Jul 2008 01:42

It is kind of gross though, since it's mainly found in bile...

That said, I drink about 2 redbulls a day, and have for the last 5 years. I do go days (and even once a month) without any occasionally though.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 01 Jul 2008 03:57

If I'm having an awful day and if I'm not revved up for a footbag session, I occasionally pour a 5-hour energy shot (or a similar brand) with my Gatorade, and mix in water after a couple of gulps.

It works pretty well.

Rieferman · Post by **Rieferman** » 01 Jul 2008 11:49

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs

LEGOMAN · Post by **LEGOMAN** » 01 Jul 2008 13:26

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS FIND A NEW GOD

Slowsis · Post by **Slowsis** » 01 Jul 2008 16:02

BenRea wrote:Anyone drink that 5-hour energy stuff that comes in a little bottle? they are kinda tasty and tey give some nice energy without a crash.

I use these when I'm hung over......really help, and I don't feel like crap afterwards...

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 02 Jul 2008 07:43

I think that's what they were specifically used for. When I was traveling around China in the summer of 2004, these types of drinks were the rage in most commercials commenting on hangovers.

Rieferman · Post by **Rieferman** » 02 Jul 2008 09:19

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS FIND A NEW GOD

Nice, a powerthirst enthusiast.. good reference. "you'll even win at IRONY"

Can you tell I'm bored and need a more challenging job?

semiconscious · Post by **semiconscious** » 03 Jul 2008 08:21

Hahaha. Picnicface are my friends. Halifax represent!

dan the man · Post by **dan the man** » 03 Jul 2008 14:11

i was actually wondering if anyone knew if gatoraid was actually a good thing to drink when shredding. my mom said that its just surgar and water, but i heard that there are 'minerals' or something like that in the gatoraid that helps quench thirst?

i heard alot of people mix energy drinks with gatoraid, and i'm thinkin about tryin some energy drinks, so what kind should i get? like brand name and type... thanks

.Dan · Post by **.Dan** » 03 Jul 2008 14:56

The "Usual" ingredients that energy drinks contain.

-Taurine: In recent years, taurine has become a common ingredient in energy drinks. Taurine is often used in combination with performance enhancing substances, such as creatine and anabolic steroids, partly due to recent findings in mice that taurine alleviates muscle fatigue in strenuous workouts and raises exercise capacity.

-Ginseng: Usually ginseng is in subclinical doses and it does not have measurable medicinal effects. It can be found in cosmetic preparations as well, with similar lack of effect. Both American and Panax (Asian) ginseng roots are taken orally as adaptogens, aphrodisiacs, nourishing stimulants, and in the treatment of type II diabetes, including sexual dysfunction in men.

-Panax(Asian) Ginseng: One of P. ginseng's most common side-effects is the inability to sleep. Other side-effects can include nausea, diarrhea, euphoria, headaches, epistaxis, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, and mastalgia. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine Panax Ginseng promotes Yang energy, improves circulation, increases blood supply, revitalizes and aids recovery from weakness after illness, stimulates the body.

-Guarana:Also known as caffeine. From anecdotal evidence of excessive consumption of energy drinks, guarana may contribute (alone or in combination with caffeine and taurine) to onset of seizures in some people.

-L-Carnitine: L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid which plays a vital role in the metabolism of fat. Carnitine boosts energy by stimulating the body's burning of tryglycerides as fuel, and sparing the supply of glycogen stored in the liver for heavier exertion. During exercise, the body will burn fat at a rate of 75-80% of maximum exertion, thus less glycogen from carbohydrates is burned. L-carnitine allows the body to burn more fat, save more glycogen, and ultimately boost stamina and endurance. By providing more fat to the muscles, carnitine makes accessible an otherwise unavailable energy source.

-Inositol: Inositol is a type of sugar related to glucose. It occurs naturally in the body and is present in many foods. Inositol is a fundamental ingredient of cell membranes and is necessary for proper function of nerves, brain, and muscles in the body.

There are many other ingredients in energy drinks. This is what you usually find or see advertised on T.V.

dan the man · Post by **dan the man** » 05 Jul 2008 10:01

anyone ever heard of creatine (idk spelling) my mom (used to be a fitness instructor) says that its like protein except that it helps rebuild muscle faster. anyone confirm, i might buy some, i just dont like the big make-you-fat with muscle protien thats always out there.

jon · Post by **jon** » 13 Jul 2008 15:27

dan the man wrote:anyone ever heard of creatine (idk spelling) my mom (used to be a fitness instructor) says that its like protein except that it helps rebuild muscle faster. anyone confirm, i might buy some, i just dont like the big make-you-fat with muscle protien thats always out there.

Don't take it.
Words to live by: Don't put things into your body that you don't know anything about.

From reading your post and guessing at your level of knowledge in this area I would advise you to read, read, and read some more about creatine, protein, working out ect.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » 14 Jul 2008 15:10

dan the man wrote:i was actually wondering if anyone knew if gatoraid was actually a good thing to drink when shredding. my mom said that its just surgar and water, but i heard that there are 'minerals' or something like that in the gatoraid that helps quench thirst?

i heard alot of people mix energy drinks with gatoraid, and i'm thinkin about tryin some energy drinks, so what kind should i get? like brand name and type... thanks

A couple of points;

The main things in energy drinks that have an effect are sugar and caffeine. Sugar is basically energy, and is processed very quickly (hence sugar rushes). The other ingredients may have some impact, but it's not as significant.

Gatorade and other sports drinks do not help "quench thirst" and should not be drunk as replacements for water. When you exercise hard, drink a lot of water and sweat a lot you lose a lot of electrolytes. Gatorade is supposed to replace those electrolytes. Electrolytes are basically soluble ions, and so the level of concentration is very important. If you sweat a lot and drink a lot of water your concentration goes too low. If you just sweat a lot and drink Gatorade then you lose fluid but gain much more electrolytes, so the concentration goes way up. This can cause serious damage to your kidneys, as well as basically dehydrating you more (affecting your performance).

dan the man · Post by **dan the man** » 16 Jul 2008 07:48

so... should you drink both? what the heck are electrolytes have to do with hydration anyways?

Spontaneous Spaz · Post by **Spontaneous Spaz** » 18 Jul 2008 16:22

when i'm tired, and need energy

i drink a bawls... or 2...
it gets the job done, oh yes it does, and it tastes like liquid skittles, mmmmm

my favorite drink by far... but it must be terrible for you, i know, cuz it's all caffeine, and that shit aint good for shit,yo (lol)

-side note- move this thread to health and injuries?

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » 19 Jul 2008 01:00

dan the man wrote:so... should you drink both? what the heck are electrolytes have to do with hydration anyways?

Yes, drink water and gatorade. Or water and eat something. It depends on how much you're sweating and for how long.

You lose electrolytes when you lose fluid. Sports drinks replenish the electrolytes and water replenishes the fluid. In the short term the fluid is far more important than the electrolytes though.

dan the man · Post by **dan the man** » 19 Jul 2008 08:07

ok i thought so, i've been drinking water and gatorade, the gatorade comes in the middle of my 2-3 hour shred session. and after that long, my shirt is soaked with sweat, and i can't eat food and play (cramps). i usually eat before and after.

thanks for the clarification.