This seems reasonable, since many of the people who suffered serious heart problems after drinking energy drinks were consuming more than three energy drinks at a time or also mixing them with alcohol.

Although you may need to be cautious about using energy drinks if you have a history of heart disease, consuming them occasionally and in reasonable amounts is unlikely to cause heart problems in healthy adults with no history of heart disease. Summary: Spike Energy Drink comes from Biotest. It’s not all that well-known, partly because it is marketed to bodybuilders, rather than to a general audience. Meltdown comes from Bang Energy, although it has been through a considerable rebrand since we talked about it last.

The biggest issue with energy drinks is overconsumption. It’s easy to get in the habit of having an energy drink every time your energy dips, which can seriously mess up your natural energy cycles. The stimulating effects of caffeine in energy drinks can override the depressive effects of alcohol. This can leave you feeling less intoxicated while still experiencing alcohol-related impairments ( 16, 17).

Other ingredients include L-citrulline and beta-alanine, which may help with athletic performance. There is some taurine too, along with B vitamins and plenty of other ingredients. For example, a 2021 review found that the most commonly reported side effects of energy drink consumption in teens and adults were insomnia, stress, restlessness, and mood changes. Just be cautious when you’re buying, as there are a couple of caffeine free flavors too. These come in a green can rather than a blue one, so they should be easy to avoid. Monster These energy shots were once one of the cheapest options on the market and are sold through Aldi supermarkets. The shots’ price has gradually increased over time, so they’re not as competitive as they once were. The remaining drinks take a more traditional approach (they’re also a bit cheaper). There are eight flavors this time, including Frosted Grape, Wild Orange, Cherry Limeade, and Tropical Punch.With all drinks considered, the highest level of caffeine you’re going to get in a mass-produced, easy-to-find brand is going to be about 300mg. There are plenty that are higher, but they are often small brands that are not widely available. In the 300mg range, and not talking about specialized drinks for bodybuilders, you probably won’t be surprised by the top ranked energy drinks. When we first wrote this list, it was topped by Hyde Power Potion, which offered 350 mg of caffeine per serving. That product seems to be discontinued, but we now have Hyde Extreme RTD instead. I like that the nutrition label provides each the name and quantity for each ingredient, so you know precisely what you’re getting. Some users say that the extra ingredients help balance out the caffeine, giving you an energy hit without jitteriness.

Consuming this much sugar will cause anyone’s blood sugar to spike, but if you have difficulty controlling your blood sugar or have diabetes, you should be particularly cautious with energy drinks. Some shots even contain more caffeine than full sized energy drinks. This means that you should be very careful with them, especially if you’re consuming caffeine from other sources too. Eternal Energy Extra Strength

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Most of the energy drinks on this list use energizing ingredients such as green tea, matcha, coffee, yerba mate, and guarana. This energy drink is one of many from Cellucor. It’s a little unusual too, as it isn’t sparkling and comes in a plastic bottle. You get an impressive 300 mg of caffeine in a 12 ounce serving. Energy drink manufacturers are not required to include this in the caffeine content listed on the product label, which means the total caffeine content of many beverages can be drastically underestimated. Furthermore, multiple studies in humans have also shown that consuming energy drinks may increase blood pressure and heart rate and decrease important markers of blood vessel function, which could be bad for heart health ( 10, 11). Energy drinks typically only contain around 80 mg of caffeine per 8 ounces (237 ml), which is pretty close to an average cup of coffee.

There are some less common ingredients in the energy drink too, including some amino acids, yerba mate extract, 5-HTP, and yohimbe bark extract. Some of these ingredients may be helpful if you’re trying to build muscle. The purpose of other additions isn’t as clear. If you’re experiencing ongoing fatigue, it’s important to get to the root of the problem and avoid relying on energy-boosting supplements, medications, or energy drinks. Bang Energy Drink has become incredibly popular, with only Red Bull and Monster outperforming it in the United States. One of the most notable things is the extreme number of flavors, including examples like Candy Apple Crisp, Citrus Twist, Champagne, Blue & Yellow Limoncello, and Root Beer Blaze. The caffeine of Monster drinks also varies. Most give you either 150 mg or 160 mg of caffeine per can. However, Java Monster Cold Brew Latte comes in at 210 mg instead. There was even a 32 ounce version of regular Monster at one point, called Monster BFC. That doesn’t seem to be around anymore, although 24 ounce versions can still be found. Not surprisingly, these larger cans contain more caffeine than the small ones. Red BullOne review showed that energy drink use has been implicated in several cases of heart problems, which required emergency room visits ( 8).