If you believe the advertising, then from “energy drinks” (also called energetic drinks) only one benefit is this and high content vitamins, and increased performance, and activation nervous system In addition, such drinks help long time to be in a state of wakefulness, which means not to fall asleep at the most inopportune moment.
In fact, not everything is so rosy, showing dubious benefits, advertisers usually do not talk about the “other side of the coin”, namely, what risks and unpleasant consequences are associated with the use of energy drinks. Let's start by defining what an energy drink actually is.
Energy drink- this is a drink containing a large amount of carbonic acid, due to which it becomes highly carbonated, which means it is quickly absorbed by the body and the expected effect also occurs quickly. invigorating effect. The definition itself already states that those who want to lose weight should rely on this product it is forbidden.
What does the composition of these drinks say?
Composition of energy drinks
If the energy drink is low-alcohol, then it contains ethyl alcohol. Such drinks include “Ten Strike”, “Red Devil”, “Revo”, “Jaguar” and others.
Today there are also many without alcoholic energy drinks, such as " Red Bull", "Burn", "Dynamite", "XXL", "Ozone", " Adrenaline Rush", "Bullit", "Shark", "B-52" and many others.
Energy value These drinks can vary from 40 to 100 kcal per 100 ml, that is, the drinks have a fairly high carbohydrate content.
These drinks also contain many vitamins, mainly vitamin C, as well as B vitamins: B2, B3, B5, B8, B9. Some of the drinks are enriched with extracts of raspberry leaves or ginseng root, etc.
Tonic substances in energy drinks are usually represented by caffeine; sometimes instead, energy drinks include extracts of mate, guarana or tea, which also contain caffeine. Guarana extract gives the drink a specific aroma. Caffeine in substitute extracts may also have another name: theine, matein. Other stimulants can be added to energy drinks, such as theophylline or theobromine, which are cocoa alkaloids and homologues of caffeine. IN Lately They started adding taurine to energy drinks.
Due to the fact that one can of energy drinks can contain almost the full daily dose of vitamins, doctors do not recommend drinking more than one can per day.
Energy drinks contain between 240 and 360 mg of caffeine per liter, which is significantly more than the recommended dose of 150 mg per day.
The effect of energy drinks on the body
Effects
The advertisement says that due to the activation of the body’s internal reserves, energetic drinks significantly improve performance. And in fact this is true, but advertisers are silent about what happens next to the body. For example, the carbohydrate glucose, being very quickly absorbed into the blood, enters into oxidation processes, due to which it delivers energy directly to the brain, muscles and other important organs. Thus, the scheme of action of energy drinks is simple - they try to take as much energy from the body as possible in a short period of time, which will inevitably lead not only to disruption of the metabolic process, but also to depletion of the nervous system.
It is precisely this negative effect of energy drinks that is responsible for the fact that they are not recommended for drivers and all those who work with mechanisms and machines. A person who has taken a large dose of caffeine ceases to adequately assess his strength, and his reaction noticeably slows down.
But it’s even worse if the energy drink is alcoholic, since such a combination can be simply deadly.
Low alcohol energy drinks
Combining energy drinks with alcohol is extremely harmful to the human body. To be fair, it is worth noting that Americans already prohibit the sale of caffeinated alcoholic energy drinks in their states. This is due to the fact that energy drinks have a stimulating effect on the body, while alcohol has a depressing effect. This combination harms not only the human body itself, but also the ongoing mental processes. This means that energy drinks mask the effects of alcohol, which weakens control not only over the amount of alcohol consumed, but also over one’s own actions. IN large quantities Alcohol causes natural fatigue, but this feeling is successfully counteracted by the stimulating effect of energy drinks. Thus, a person “deceives” his body, giving it a feeling of artificial vigor.
The research results were clear: with the simultaneous use of alcohol and caffeine, there was a threat not only to health, but also to human life. In addition, caffeine does not allow a person to accurately determine the degree of alcohol intoxication, which provokes both the emergence of unmotivated aggression and inappropriate behavior, and alcohol intoxication(poisoning).
Negative effects on the body
Doctors are sounding the alarm! Energy drinks can cause disruption of the cardiovascular system, insomnia, increased fatigue, rapid depletion of the body's defenses, and can reduce potency. And systematic use of these drinks leads to addiction.
Statistics even show fatal cases of energy drink overdose.
Contraindications for use
Energy drinks are strictly contraindicated in case of hypertension, arterial hypertension, diseases of the cardiovascular system, glaucoma, as well as sleep disorders and hypersensitivity to caffeine. Energy drinks are also contraindicated for children and women, both pregnant and lactating.
Many countries around the world have introduced not only a ban on the sale, but also on the production of energy tonics.
What is the justification for drinking energy drinks?
Of course, situations in life are different, and if a person, on the verge of exhaustion of physical strength, takes an energy drink in order to achieve a one-time effect, then such a reception can be justified.
However, it is important to remember that when we abuse energy drinks, we endanger both the central nervous system and the entire body as a whole.
Protect yourself and your children from rash actions, because it is young people today who are at risk, exposing themselves to mortal danger.
Energy drinks Carbonated drinks containing substances that stimulate the nervous, cardiovascular and endocrine system the human body, creating the effect of a surge of strength and vigor.- Energy drinks (stimulants)
- Isotonics (sports catalysts)
Energy drinks are produced by a large number of companies, but they differ only in their labels; the composition in most of them is almost identical:
- Caffeine
- Taurine
- Ginseng
- Schisandra
- Guarana
- Vitamins B2, B5, B6, B12, C, PP
- Melatonin
- Matein
What are Isotonics
Isotonic drinks are presented on the market in two forms - liquid and powder. And the formulas for their composition are very different from each other. Most often, the following components are found in isotonic drinks (they are also called iso-osmotic):
- Sugar
- Mineral salts
- Acid regulator
- Vitamins C, E, B1
- Maltodextrin
- Beta carotene
- Flavoring additives
- Food coloring
Harm
The effect of energy drinks on the body
Many people believe that by drinking an energy drink, they replenish their body's energy resources. Actually this is not true. The energy drink only stimulates the nervous, cardiovascular and endocrine systems. As a result, the human body, experiencing stress, begins to work with increased load, releasing a large dose of adrenaline into the blood, causing the effect of euphoria or hyperactivity. In this state, the wear resistance of the body decreases, and the resource of internal organs is significantly reduced.
With the constant consumption of energy drinks, a person depletes his internal reserves of the body and depresses the nervous system, which can lead to:
- Loss of strength
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Depression
- Fatal outcome
Composition of energy drinks
Many energy drinks containing a large number of vitamin B, cause rapid heartbeat and trembling in the limbs.
The amount of caffeine contained in energy drinks can be very harmful to your health. After consuming one can of energy drink, caffeine is eliminated from the body within 3-5 hours, after which the body needs rest. If at this moment you drink coffee, tea or drink another can of energy drink, then the daily permissible dose caffeine will be exceeded several times, and this can lead to an increase or decrease in blood pressure and tachycardia.
The amount of taurine contained in energy drinks exceeds daily norm hundreds of times. In case of overdose, it can cause:
- Stomach ache
- Exacerbation of ulcer
- Gastritis
- Arrhythmia
- Interruptions in cardiac activity
It is for this reason that the sale of energy drinks is prohibited in a number of countries.
Some energy drinks contain glucuronolactone, “veiled” in the composition different variations writing. This drug was developed by the US Department of Defense. It was tested on American soldiers during the Vietnam War. The main purpose of the drug was to increase the morale of soldiers. The test revealed that glucuronolactone simply destroys the human body, causing brain tumors and progressive liver cirrhosis. As a result, the drug was banned as a dangerous chemical.
Caffeine is addictive. Therefore, after a while, those who like to “recharge” begin to increase the number of cans of energy drink they drink per day, and some switch to alcohol-containing energy drinks.
Caffeine combined with alcohol causes a severe blow to the heart. The fact is that these two substances have opposite effects. Alcohol has a depressant effect, and caffeine has a tonic effect; as a result, the heart cannot adapt and begins to work in the wrong rhythm.
Caffeine, which is part of the energy drink, has a strong diuretic effect. Usually, after drinking an energy drink, people do not drink water, since energy drinks are used not only to restore strength, but also to quench thirst. In fact, the result is the opposite. The body becomes dehydrated.
D-ribose, a carbohydrate necessary for ATP synthesis, can lead to overexcitement and muscle pain.
Artificially synthesized vitamins D6, B12, C can cause gastrointestinal disorders, and vitamin C also causes allergies.
Ginseng can lead to overexcitement and increased blood pressure.
Due to the large amount of sugar and acids contained in energy drinks, their consumption disrupts acid-base balance in the mouth, and also destroys tooth enamel.
Harm of isotonic drinks
Isotonic drinks do not harm the body, with the exception of individual intolerance to certain components in the composition.
Benefit
The benefits of energy drinks
Energy drinks stimulate the central nervous system, cardiovascular vascular system and endocrine, causing a surge of strength, a feeling of vigor, lack of fatigue, and improve mental processes.
Glucose, a number of vitamins and herbal ingredients, included in energy drinks, accelerates the oxidation process in the body, which gives muscles and internal organs additional strength.
After drinking an energy drink, the tonic effect lasts twice as long as from a cup of coffee, and a feeling of increased energy is felt almost immediately after drinking the energy drink due to the gases.
The energy drink can be consumed wherever it is convenient thanks to its compact and convenient packaging.
The benefits of isotonic drinks
Isotonic drinks quickly replenish fluid loss in the body during heavy physical activity.
Drinking an isotonic drink supplies the body with a complex of carbohydrates, replenishes glycogen reserves during exercise, and vitamin B1 is involved in the metabolism that occurs in the body and in the process of carbohydrate absorption.
Isotonic drinks also help compensate for calcium and magnesium, which are lost during active sweating and are necessary for the normal functioning of muscles. That is, isotonic helps muscles replenish vital minerals, helping to increase endurance, improve strength, prevent cramps and speed up the recovery process after exercise.
The protective vitamins C, E and beta-carotene included in isotonic drinks limit the production of free radicals during sports activities.
Drinking energy drinks
When drinking energy drinks, do not mix them with alcohol. This will cause a sharp rise in pressure and can lead to a hypertensive crisis.
Do not allow children under 12 years of age to drink energy drinks and try to protect teenagers under 18 years of age from using them. Energy drinks are harmful to a growing and developing body.
Avoid drinking energy drinks after exercise. This leads to dehydration and increased blood pressure.
It is better to refrain from drinking energy drinks in the heat. At high temperature The autonomic and cardiovascular systems are already working at full capacity, trying to balance the body’s temperature, and an energy drink, accelerating processes in the body, warms it up even more. In addition, energy drinks are most often sold cold, which worsens the situation even further, as the body begins to experience stress from temperature changes. All these factors can cause vegetative crises with hypertensive or hypotonic slopes.
Don't drink more than two cans of energy drink per day and do it no more than twice a week.
After drinking an energy drink, do not drink drinks containing caffeine (coffee, tea, etc.) for 5-6 hours to avoid becoming a victim of an overdose.
After drinking an energy drink, be sure to give your body a rest.
Drinking energy drinks is strictly prohibited for: elderly people, pregnant or lactating women, people suffering from glaucoma, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and increased excitability. People suffering from sleep disorders, nervous disorders and caffeine intolerance.
If you are active in sports or have severe physical exercise, you can use Isotonics. They promote rapid recovery of the body and have virtually no contraindications.
Energy drinks are stylish, cool and fun! This is how advertisers lure more and more people, and especially teenagers, to buy a can of an expensive energy drink. Nowadays you can see a lot of people with a jar of cold Burna, Red Bulla, Non Stopa and other less popular, but cheaper, accessible drinks. Young people drink energy drinks everywhere - at parties, clubs, after school, university, and some manage to drink energy drinks before the gym. Why are they dangerous? What components do they contain? Why does a person become dependent on energy drinks?
The emergence of energy drinks
It is known that since ancient times man has used various natural stimulants that helped him recharge and work well:
- In China and Southeast Asia they drank strong tea.
- In the Middle East they brewed coffee.
- In Africa, kola nuts were used.
- In Mongolia, Far East, Ginseng and Chinese lemongrass are still popular in Siberia.
- In Asia they were fond of ephedra, which was a more powerful stimulant.
- IN South America used the coca plant (nowadays it is used to make a well-known and dangerous drug - cocaine).
In the twentieth century, the first ones began to appear on the market. Interestingly, the idea came to the Austrian entrepreneur after a trip to Asia. The first to release was the well-known Red Bull, which means “inspiring.” This drink quickly found its fans and became no less popular than Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Manufacturers of these famous drinks began releasing their own energy drinks, Adrenaline Rush and Burn.
Today there are a lot of different opinions and studies regarding the use of energy drinks. Some are sure that this is ordinary carbonated water, which cannot harm. And others argue that the jar contains a “drug” that leads to severe addiction.
How accessible are energy drinks today?
After many deaths in some European countries - Norway, Denmark and France, the energy drink is banned for sale, it is sold only in pharmacies. But in Russia it is allowed to sell energy drinks that contain one or two tonic substances.
Some manufacturers have already filed a complaint in court. For example, an Irish athlete died while playing basketball because he drank 3 cans of energy drink. In Sweden, three people died at a disco because energy drinks mixed with alcohol.
Composition of energy workers
The drinks contain large amounts of glucose and sucrose. Additionally, various psychostimulants are added to energy drinks.
Caffeine
One of the well-known psychostimulants, which is found not only in strong tea, but also in kola nuts. With the help of caffeine, fatigue and drowsiness go away, and the pulse begins to accelerate. It is easier for a person to withstand mental and physical stress.
Please note that caffeine has a temporary effect, and when it leaves the body, even greater fatigue appears. If, instead of resting, you drink black tea or coffee, the permissible dose of caffeine will be exceeded, because it slowly leaves the body.
What does a caffeine overdose lead to? The person becomes irritable, nervous, insomnia worries him, and his heart rhythm is disturbed. If it is not stopped in time, severe abdominal pain and cramps may occur, damaging muscles and destroying the central nervous system. Everything ends in death.
Which lethal dose caffeine? It’s different for each person, it all depends on body weight. In general, this is 10 or 15 grams of caffeine - 100 cups of coffee.
Theobromine and taurine
These substances must be added to energy drinks. Theobromine is a less powerful stimulant and is found in chocolate. But taurine stimulates the nervous system and takes part in metabolic processes. It is worth noting that taurine is a derivative of cysteine (an essential amino acid), which has an antioxidant effect and is itself synthesized in the body.
Glucuronolactone and L-carnitine
These substances are included in food products. If a person eats well, he receives them in full. But energy drinks contain higher doses of these substances. So far, scientists are only studying how these components act in large quantities on the human body.
Vitamins B and D-ribose
These substances are necessary for every person, they are not dangerous and do not have energetic properties.
Guarana and ginseng
These components are natural stimulants. In small amounts the substances are even useful. But if the dosage is exceeded, an anxious feeling and sudden jumps in blood pressure appear.
Different manufacturers add substances in certain proportions. In addition, some are addicted to dyes, preservatives, acidity regulators, and stabilizers. If you use a decoction of guarana root, you will not harm your body like after drinking a can of energy drink.
Review of famous energy drinks
- Red Bull — the first known energy drink. Its effect is similar to a cup of strong black sweet coffee.
- Burn Compared to Red Bull, it has more caffeine, guarana, and theobromine.
- Adrenaline Rush contains a small amount of caffeine Its stimulating effect is explained by a natural component - ginseng and an increased dose of taurine and ribose.
Let's sum it up! Energy drinks do not benefit our body. They contain all the same components as coffee, cocoa, tea, but at the same time they add different dyes And harmful substances. Drinks can be safely replaced with tincture of eleutherococcus, ginseng - these remedies will further strengthen immune system. You must understand that the miracles that advertising promises actually do not exist. On the contrary, the energy drink squeezes out all the body's strength. When the effect of the drink ends, the body requires new stimulation. This is how addiction develops. Don't ruin your health, find more effective and useful ways to increase energy!
Nowadays, energy drinks are in fashion among young people; many drink them almost constantly, believing that they charge the body with additional energy.
We all kind of understand what this is soft drinks, but I would still like to know whether energy drinks are really harmful, and how safe the contents of these cute cans are.
Let's try to figure out why energy drinks are dangerous.
The effect of drinking energy drinks lasts 3-4 hours, while regular coffee capable of stimulating vigor for no more than 1-2 hours. In addition, almost all energy tonics are carbonated drinks, which accelerates their effect on the body.
Functional can packaging allows you to consume energy drinks in any situation, almost on the go. All these are positive points. Now let’s figure out how harmful energy drinks are, and whether “the devil is as scary as he is painted.”
Composition of energy drinks
All energy drinks, without exception, contain substances that can stimulate the nervous and cardiovascular systems. As a result of their regular use, the harm of energy drinks is more than obvious: you can get a rapid heartbeat, irritability, depression and insomnia.
As a rule, energy drinks contain an exorbitant dose of caffeine - up to 300 mg/l at the upper limit. acceptable level its consumption is 150 mg per day, which leads to dehydration and loss of potassium and magnesium salts. And these components are vital for the stable functioning of blood vessels and the human heart.
In addition to the above, they contain excess glucose content, and this is a direct road to increasing blood sugar. But the most important problem is getting used to them!
Energy drinks are harmful because the body “hooked” on them is no longer able to work stably without stimulant doping. Therefore, you will have to pay for the charge of additional vigor received from them with your own health.
Consider whether it is worth doing this if there are much safer and neutral means to improve tone. Of course, in this article we are talking about those cases when energy drinks are consumed daily and uncontrollably in order to quench thirst or cheer up.
Energy drinks are harmful, therefore an important argument for their danger for all of us can be the fact that dehydration of the body, which is stimulated by caffeine, gradually leads to the appearance of early wrinkles and even cellulite.
“If you think like this,” you say, “you can even agree that even coffee is harmful!” Of course, if you drink it in liters! Energy drinks will not cause harm if you follow their consumption limits. Daily dose caffeine is contained in 2 jars of energy tonic. More than this norm is already harmful to health. Instead of the effect you expected, you may get negative side effects.
With increased sensitivity to caffeine, pregnancy, hypertension, sleep disorders, cardiovascular diseases These drinks are doubly harmful and are contraindicated for consumption. Caffeine is eliminated from the body within 5 hours, so do not overload the body with additional caffeine-containing drinks, such as tea and coffee.
You should not drink energy drinks during active sports training. Caffeine is an excellent diuretic. The body has absolutely no need for additional dehydration in this situation.
As a result of the above, the conclusion suggests itself that energy tonics are not such a bad thing in exceptional cases, but they are dangerous and not suitable for regular use. You can’t push your body on a regular basis. Moreover, they are not suitable for quenching ordinary thirst. In this case, you can really get hooked on them, and your body will constantly demand its favorite dope! This will not lead to anything good.
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Alcoholic energy drink is a very controversial drink. Why? Energy drinks have a stimulating function, but alcohol has a depressing function.
The opposition is obvious! The energy drink “masks” the influence of alcohol, which is why many people do not take it into account and weaken control over the amount they drink. The result is more active consumption of alcohol, which subsequently causes natural fatigue, which is still interrupted by the effect of the stimulating drink. However, first things first.
Compound
This is the first thing you should pay attention to when talking about alcoholic energy drinks. So, they contain the following substances:
- Glucose and sucrose in large quantities. These are easily digestible carbohydrates, the main source of energy.
- Caffeine. Stimulates the central nervous system, accelerates the pulse, enhances cardiac activity, promotes the accumulation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate, which leads to adrenaline-like effects.
- Theobromine. It is close in composition to caffeine and has a similar effect - it stimulates the heart muscle.
- Taurine. It has an antioxidant effect, stimulates the emulsification of fats in the intestines, and has a cardiotropic effect. In general, it improves energy processes.
- Glucuronolactone. This is a natural metabolite of glucose, a direct “precursor” of taurine, which helps improve mental activity.
- L-carnitine. Has a neuroprotective effect.
- Vitamins B and D-ribose. Substances necessary for every person, because they improve metabolism.
Extracts
They are also part of the energy low alcohol drinks. The most common are:
- Guarana extract. An effective stimulant - it contains twice as much caffeine as coffee beans.
- Ginseng extract. This is the source of all kinds useful substances. These include saponins, xatriols, active polyacetylenes, peptides, polysaccharides, acids (folic, nicotinic, pantothenic), essential oils, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, molybdenum, manganese, cobalt, chromium, titanium, zinc... in general, it’s impossible to list everything.
By the way, another common addition is black carrot juice. It contains a large amount of antioxidants - 12 times more than in a regular orange fruit.
Alcohol
And this is the main component of low-alcohol energy drinks. And everyone knows how harmful it is. Alcohol has a toxic effect on our entire body.
And now we are not even talking about such consequences as an increase in the likelihood of diabetes, heart disease, oncological diseases etc. Alcohol is a depressant. A substance that depresses the activity of the central nervous system and often provokes mental disorders.
Possible consequences
Everything, of course, depends on the individual characteristics of the body, but the combination of caffeine and ethanol may not cause the most pleasant reaction. Because the surge of energy caused by all stimulants and sugar will be instantly blocked by the effect of breakdown products ethyl alcohol. So here are the possible consequences:
- Excessive stress on the psyche. As a result, behavior is difficult to control.
- Abnormal load on cardiovascular system, increased contractions.
- CNS disorders. They are provoked by both excess caffeine and alcohol.
- Risk of developing diabetes, weight gain.
- Load on all internal organ systems.
Well, the most important consequence, which not a single person who drinks alcoholic energy drinks can avoid, is the long recovery of the body. Everyone knows that the breakdown products of alcohol take a very long time to be eliminated.
addictive
A consequence that needs to be mentioned separately. Alcoholic energy drinks are very addictive and addictive. Over time, a person notices that he needs to drink a lot more tonic strong drink, in order to achieve the effect that previously occurred from one jar.
And everyone knows that excessive addiction to such cocktails is a direct path to drunkenness and alcoholism. And it is not just words. In energy drinks, the “degree” is practically not felt (although it is present in considerable quantities), so a person simply knocks over one can after another, without even noticing it.
Famous example: Jaguar
“Jaguar” is an alcoholic energy drink whose name is on everyone’s lips. It cannot be called “weak”, since the ethyl alcohol content is 7%. And this is more than strong beer. Previously, by the way, Jaguar was produced with a content of 5.5% and 9%.
In addition to alcohol, this drink contains water, lemon acid, sugar, caffeine, taurine and Paraguayan holly (mate) leaf extract. It determines the sweet-tart taste of the cocktail.
In addition to the above, the composition contains dyes (carmine, anthocyanin and caramel), as well as flavors and vitamins. Energy value is approximately 100 kcal.
Jaguar is harmful. Sodium benzoate (E211), which is part of it, can cause DNA changes in large quantities and is the cause of Parkinson's disease and cancer. And the dye E129, which causes the red color of the drink, is a carcinogen, banned in 9 European countries.
List of popular drinks
In continuation of the topic under discussion, I would like to list a list of alcoholic energy drinks that are somewhat popular.
- Revo. The “classic” version is a drink in a silver can with a sour-fresh taste. There is a “cherry” modification in red containers and a “grapefruit” modification in orange. All contain 9% alcohol. Shizandra (8%) and Revo Angel (6%) versions are also available.
- Strike. Inexpensive drink with 8% alcohol content. One can of it creates the same effect as 3-4 cups of strong black coffee and a 50-gram shot of vodka.
- Hooch. A budget option with 7% alcohol content and a wide range of flavors. There are apple, lemon, grapefruit, orange and black currant.
However, only the famous inspiring non-alcoholic Red Bull, diluted with vodka, is more popular than all the listed options. But you need to knead it yourself - the manufacturer does not produce “ready-made” versions.
Benefit
Well, enough has been said about the dangers of alcoholic energy drinks. But wherever there are disadvantages, there are definitely advantages! So what about the benefits? Oddly enough, but it is present.
At the very beginning, the substances included in these cocktails were listed, and they are really useful. True, their positive effect is smoothed out by alcohol, but still.
However, in certain situations, even an alcoholic energy drink can help. He won't let you fall asleep if you really want to sleep, but you can't. For example, when deadlines are running out at work. Okay, but how can you work if alcohol gets into your body? It’s easy and simple, because in small quantities (you must remember in moderation!) alcohol relaxes, relieves unnecessary thoughts, and relieves tension. In such a relaxed state, work is much calmer.
Right choice
You shouldn’t buy the first energy drink you come across if you decide to cheer yourself up. When choosing a drink, you should be guided by the following rules:
- The best energy drink is the one that contains only one tonic substance. It is better if it is a natural plant extract.
- It is worth paying attention to the content flavoring additives and dyes. There is no point in consuming excess carcinogens.
- Don't be tempted by a half-liter jar. Daily norm- 250-300 ml.
- You should immediately buy bottled water, at least 0.5 liters. Energy drinks dehydrate, you will have to restore the balance.
And one more thing: you don’t need to eat this drink with chocolate or wash it down with coffee. This is an extra energy shock to the body.
Turning to the law
There are some legal nuances regarding the topic under consideration. Namely, the law on the sale of energy drinks.
Everyone knows how in Russia they unsuccessfully strive to combat the sale of all kinds of psychotropic substances such as alcohol, cigarettes, etc. Tonic cocktails are no exception! In 2014, the State Duma tried to introduce a law on the sale of energy drinks. It was proposed to prohibit the sale of tonic drinks to minors.
Was the law passed? Not really. The ban was established only on May 1, 2017, only for Moscow and the region. Also, in these and some other regions (in Crimea, for example), they stopped selling Coca-Cola without presenting a passport! This is because the popular soda, which is even bought for children, contains caffeine, albeit in small quantities.
In fact, if you want to cheer up, it is better to choose an option without ethyl alcohol, if the question is which one to buy - alcoholic or not. The energy drink “Drive” can be a good option, as well as “Gorilla”, “Non Stop”, “Owl”, “MTV Up!”, “Adrenaline Rush”, “Monster” and many others. But it’s better to drink a cup of natural, freshly ground coffee. If you drink it in moderation, it will have a number of beneficial effects.
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