I really love Monster,Rip it, Amps,and Rock Star energy drinks . I have this thing that they all have to be only red drinks. I also liked Sobe fruit punch which I'm afraid they quit making it cause I can't find it anymore. How bad are these drinks for you ? They taste good and are inexpensive for me to purchase. I would like some feed back on them .Thanks
dejolane
I guess you have to ask yourself how bad is bad? Most of these drinks are laden with simple sugars (bad). Most contain a LOT of caffeine from guarana and other sources (could be bad depending on your state of health).
So the simple answer is elusive. Some studies have linked energy drinks to fatal cardiac events but it's unclear whether some form of organic heart disease was already present (dilated cardiomyopathy, long QT syndrome etc.)
Generally if you're a healthy individual, not diabetic, no heart disease, don't have high blood pressure, then you are probably safe. Otherwise it would be wise to steer clear of them.
I don't have any of those problems. I do have Bipolar, and am taking Seoquel and Lipitor. I just love these energy drinks and have been drinking them for years with no problem. I don't have to have them every day but maybe 3 times a week, Doctor says I'm doing ok but just need to lose weight ..
Dejolane