Are energy drinks bad for you?

Dvst8or · 09-07-2006, 02:47 PM

I usually have a Monster energy drink every morning to help wake me up, its my morning coffee.

I notice on the supplement facts that it contains several vitamins and it has less sugar and calories than a soda.

I was just curious to how bad these can be for you.

Brian

**DJSTARER** · 09-07-2006, 02:54 PM

I don't see what you can get in the energy drink that a good multi or fruit won't provide.

Stay away from crap with sugar. Just because it has fewer kcals doesn't make it healthy. The only energy drink anyone should ever take is dextrose, and this is strickly Post-Training.

To answer you question: It is crap.

Dvst8or · 09-07-2006, 02:58 PM

Thanks for the advice.

I take a multi everyday. And my morning breakfast usually consists of oatmeal, protein, and a fruit.

I never assumed that they were good for you just because they had less than sodas. And I had already assumed they probably were not the best thing for you. I was just wondering if they were that bad for you.

**DJSTARER** · 09-07-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dvst8or

Thanks for the advice.

I take a multi everyday. And my morning breakfast usually consists of oatmeal, protein, and a fruit.

I never assumed that they were good for you just because they had less than sodas. And I had already assumed they probably were not the best thing for you. I was just wondering if they were that bad for you.

you can opt for the diet versions of the drink. Every one I've had (diet) has tasted like junk... but they have definately waken me up.

**NYCmitch25** · 09-07-2006, 04:06 PM

Active ingredients: L-Carnitine, Glucose, Caffeine, Guarana, Inositol,
Glucuronlactone, Maltodextrin, Tuarine, Panax Ginseng, B6, B12

At 8oz and 27grams of sugar its nots bad. i try to avoid sugary drinks so I drink a cup of coffee black. regular coffee with cream and sugar (which most ppl have) is much worse. I think its fine. If anything dont drink it on non-lifting days (weekdays only). u will build a tolerance to it aswell. you may want to cut back a bit on some of the other carbs you have for bfast. lots of ppl like this brand ill have to give it a whorl. whem im cheating i get the Starbucks carmel mocchiato.

~~Hacking is a Felony~~ · 09-07-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dvst8or

I notice on the supplement facts that it contains several vitamins and it has less sugar and calories than a soda.

Those facts on the label are based on an 8oz serving .. so if you're drinking a 16oz can then you need to double the numbers listed on the facts to see how much you are really ingesting. Basically a 16oz can would be 200 calories and 54g of sugar. Here's the label:

edit: looks like Mitch beat me to posting up the label

**NYCmitch25** · 09-07-2006, 10:02 PM

great minds think alike or im my case i just got lucky

I just looked a energy drink free sample i got called diet "RockStar". Looks a lot better.

**Blap Blaow** · 09-08-2006, 12:01 AM

VPX Redline RTD is worth a look. Zero cals and it taste's pretty decent- although it's not strictly supposed to be an energy drink.

**romanaz** · 09-08-2006, 05:21 AM

I can't stand rockstar diet. Hell I hate all diet anything (friggen aritficial sweetners no good for you). I prefer Full throttle Fury, but its not doing so much for me anymore. time to order some bawls online.

yazf909 · 10-06-2006, 07:13 PM

how about low carb monster? has 2 servings each serving: 10 calories, 3g sugar?

**Jayhawkk** · 10-06-2006, 07:18 PM

Monster and Ripped are two I used to drink all the time but they fried my system from overuse. I rarely use them now but i'll keep one in my book bag if I really need it in a crunch.

lisekpl · 10-06-2006, 07:42 PM

Screw these other drinks, check this out

you drink what you are, right?

**Jayhawkk** · 10-06-2006, 07:50 PM

Why yes you are!

lisekpl · 10-06-2006, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhawkk

Why yes you are!

Ahh man, I wonder what else is out there, lol

lisekpl · 10-06-2006, 08:34 PM

Sorry but I had to put this one up also,

in case of an emergency put down the phone and grabb yourself one of these

ja_ke · 10-06-2006, 11:37 PM

I think that those crunk ones are really good.

**romanaz** · 10-07-2006, 02:40 AM

http://drinkcocaine.com/mainindex.php

can't wait for it to hit my area, although rumors say its banned in NJ

wildman1717 · 10-07-2006, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJSTARER

I don't see what you can get in the energy drink that a good multi or fruit won't provide.

Stay away from crap with sugar. Just because it has fewer kcals doesn't make it healthy. The only energy drink anyone should ever take is dextrose, and this is strickly Post-Training.

To answer you question: It is crap.

High priced crap at that.

**DarkFalcon** · 10-07-2006, 05:59 AM

Energy drinks=avoid

09-07-2006, 02:47 PM	#1
Dvst8or Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 53 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Are energy drinks bad for you? I usually have a Monster energy drink every morning to help wake me up, its my morning coffee. I notice on the supplement facts that it contains several vitamins and it has less sugar and calories than a soda. I was just curious to how bad these can be for you. Brian

09-07-2006, 02:54 PM	#2
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,050 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 114	I don't see what you can get in the energy drink that a good multi or fruit won't provide. Stay away from crap with sugar. Just because it has fewer kcals doesn't make it healthy. The only energy drink anyone should ever take is dextrose, and this is strickly Post-Training. To answer you question: It is crap. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

09-08-2006, 12:01 AM	#8
Blap Blaow IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 950 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 31	VPX Redline RTD is worth a look. Zero cals and it taste's pretty decent- although it's not strictly supposed to be an energy drink. __________________ Blapmungous™

10-06-2006, 07:18 PM	#11
Jayhawkk Nutraplanet Rep Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,106 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	Monster and Ripped are two I used to drink all the time but they fried my system from overuse. I rarely use them now but i'll keep one in my book bag if I really need it in a crunch. __________________ Nutraplanet.com for all your supplement needs! ------------------------------ Hangin's too good for 'em! BURNIN'S too good for 'em! They should be ripped into itsy-bitsy little pieces and BURIED ALIVE!

10-06-2006, 07:50 PM	#13
Jayhawkk Nutraplanet Rep Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,106 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	Why yes you are! __________________ Nutraplanet.com for all your supplement needs! ------------------------------ Hangin's too good for 'em! BURNIN'S too good for 'em! They should be ripped into itsy-bitsy little pieces and BURIED ALIVE!

09-07-2006, 02:58 PM	#3
Dvst8or Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 53 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Thanks for the advice. I take a multi everyday. And my morning breakfast usually consists of oatmeal, protein, and a fruit. I never assumed that they were good for you just because they had less than sodas. And I had already assumed they probably were not the best thing for you. I was just wondering if they were that bad for you.

09-07-2006, 10:02 PM	#7
NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,099 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	great minds think alike or im my case i just got lucky I just looked a energy drink free sample i got called diet "RockStar". Looks a lot better.

10-06-2006, 07:13 PM	#10
yazf909 Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 340 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	how about low carb monster? has 2 servings each serving: 10 calories, 3g sugar?

10-06-2006, 07:42 PM	#12
lisekpl Amateur Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 92 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Screw these other drinks, check this out you drink what you are, right?

10-06-2006, 08:34 PM	#15
lisekpl Amateur Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 92 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Sorry but I had to put this one up also, in case of an emergency put down the phone and grabb yourself one of these

10-06-2006, 11:37 PM	#16
ja_ke Pro Stature Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 207 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	I think that those crunk ones are really good.

10-07-2006, 05:59 AM	#19
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Energy drinks=avoid