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2023 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-22 06:26
Energy drinks typically contain the same ingredients. The life hacker figured out which of them really help to cheer up, and which are practically useless.
Caffeine
Caffeine is the main ingredient in many energy drinks because it actually stimulates the central nervous system and the heart.
Taurine
Taurine is an organic amino acid found in human and animal tissues. Our body is able to produce taurine, as well as obtain it from meat and fish. Although taurine is essential for the body to function properly, there is no evidence that it is an energetic.
Guarana
The berries of this South American vine are very high in caffeine. In other words, if guarana is mentioned in an energy drink, it really means "more caffeine."
Glucuronolactone
Glucuronolactone is a substance produced in the human body and also found in resins. Although it is not uncommon for energy manufacturers to add it to their products, its energetic effect is not proven by Glucuronolactone. …
Vitamins of group B
Vitamin B in various forms is found in energy drinks as nicotinic acid, folic acid, riboflavin or cyanylcobalamin. These vitamins do take an important part in energy metabolism. However, the problem is that the result of taking them is only noticeable if you suffer from a lack of vitamin B.
L-carnitine
It is a naturally occurring amino acid that is synthesized in liver and kidney tissues to increase endurance and reduce fatigue. Unfortunately, the content of L-carnitine in energy drinks is so low that one cannot count on any noticeable effect.
Sugar
The high sugar content of energy drinks also contributes to a dramatic increase in performance, since glucose is the main source of energy for the cells of the body. But do not forget that excessive consumption of sugar can lead to the so-called glucose hit, when an energy surge is followed by an equally rapid loss of strength.
If you need a quick boost, just brew a stronger coffee for yourself. There will be no less caffeine in it than in energy, and you can add sugar in a reasonable amount yourself, if you wish.