The New York Times turns a critical eye on energy drinks, particularly high-energy energy drinks that contain stimulants that have not been approved by agencies that are supposed to approve of things that we eat. EndoRush, a stimulant-laden beverage that promises 4,000 percent of the daily requirement for Vitamin B12, takes some serious heat, but the piece points out that even innocent sounding drinks like Vitamin Water contain more caffeine than a cup of coffee.
The piece admits that some energy drinks do help replenish carbohydrates through forms of sugar, and electrolytes with added salt and other minerals. That’s a good thing, the Times reports, because intense physical performance knocks out the carbohydrates stored in an
athlete’s muscles, and adrenaline speeds the loss of electrolytes,
including sodium and potassium, which are critical for nerve and muscle
function. But, the piece warns, many energy drink manufacturers are literally putting too much energy into their work. Read more in the Times. Read what ABC News has to say about the caffeine levels in energy drinks.
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What about those of us who are diagnosed type 2 diabetic? Are there any sport drinks out there that replace the electrolytes without loading us down with 3 different forms of sugar???
If anyone knows, please email me. vkirkman@gmail.com
What about Rockstars?