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An in-depth look into how the energy drink culture has captivated Maine's flagship school, the University of Maine located in Orono.An in-depth look into how the energy drink culture has captivated Maine's flagship... more
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South Lake Tahoe CA is home to the worlds first Energy Drink Outlet store. We asked owner Ryan Payne to give us an inside look into this phenomenon.South Lake Tahoe CA is home to the worlds first Energy Drink Outlet store. We asked... more
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Even if they're bad for me, I am still going to drink them. I have my ups and downs as far as how many I am drinking but I have had some days where I've had 4 or 5. I don't like it when I have that many, but I work really late some nights so it is usually a vicious cycle where I might work really late and drink a couple then the next day I need more to get through work and school. Even if they're bad for me, I am still going to drink them. I have my ups and downs... more
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Everyone has energy drinks in college. But then you can become dependent. So I usually stay away.Everyone has energy drinks in college. But then you can become dependent. So I usually... more
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You may not know how much caffeine is in your favorite energy drink, but you might wish you did according to a study from Johns Hopkins University.You may not know how much caffeine is in your favorite energy drink, but you might... more
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Like the alertness boost that you get from caffeine, but not so keen on the lowered lifespan, chemical addiction, and other unpleasant side effects? Ampakines are the way to go.
Unlike earlier stimulants (e.g. caffeine, methylphenidate (Ritalin), and the amphetamines), ampakines do not seem to have unpleasant, long-lasting side effects such as sleeplessness.
They are currently being investigated as potential treatment for a range of conditions involving mental disability such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia or neurological disorders as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), among others. In a 2006 study they were shown to have an effect after they had left the body, continuing to enhance learning and memory.
Ampakines are getting through the FDA examination process much faster than most drugs would due to help from the Department of Defense for use as a combat drug, although one of the biggest users in the future could be scruffy college kids just like you. Expect to see energy drinks loaded with Ampakines soon.Like the alertness boost that you get from caffeine, but not so keen on the lowered... more
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A new energy drink is causing a lot of controversy, and the name alone is sure to grab your attention.
It's called "I Love Blow," named after the well-known street name for cocaine. The obvious question here - is this something that should be banned, or is it simply something to laugh about?A new energy drink is causing a lot of controversy, and the name alone is sure to grab... more
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Turns out, this is a carbonated, grape-flavored beverage spiked with melatonin, valerian root and rose hips. Apparently it is "very, very popular in Houston," and it's sold throughout the south in liquor and convenience stores.Turns out, this is a carbonated, grape-flavored beverage spiked with melatonin,... more
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A new study has linked the consumption of energy drinks to risky and aggressive "toxic jock" behavior amongst young adults. Kathleen Miller, the principle investigator at the University of Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions, published a report on the link between energy drinks, athletics and risky behavior, which appeared in the March issue of The Journal of American College Health. She found that those who regularly consumed energy drinks were more likely to indulge in substance abuse, violence, and unprotected sex.
Miller doesn't necessarily blame the hazardous habits on the energy drinks, which often contain high quantities of caffeine, taurine and other stimulants, but says they may serve as a predicator for such behavior. "It appears the kids who are heavily into drinking energy drinks are more likely to be the ones who are inclined toward taking risks," Miller said.
Two of the energy drink brand leaders are Red Bull and Rockstar, which both market heavily to young people at extreme sports and music events. An 250 ml serving of Red Bull contains 80 mg of caffeine and 1000 mg of taurine, alongside assorted sugars and sweetners, a carbohydrate compound, and some B group vitamins. Rockstar contains similar quantities of caffeine and taurine mixed with what the manufacturers describe as a "the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle."
Though the drinks themselves contain levels of caffeine that are comparable to those found in a cup of coffee, they can be drunk much faster since they are served cold and therefore provide a more concentrated caffeine hit. The combination of caffeine and tourine, an amino-like acid which was originally isolated from ox bile but is now synthetically produced, is also thought to make the drinks more potent. The subjects of one study, conducted by James Kalus of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, exhibited an 11% increase in resting heart rate after consuming just two cans of energy drink per day for a week. Such potentially detrimental effects, have kept this class of beverages off the shelves in countries such as Norway, Denmark, and Iceland.
When combined with alcohol, energy drinks have been found to serve up an even riskier cocktail. A study conducted by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina found that "college students who drink alcohol mixed with so-called "energy" drinks are at dramatically higher risk for injury and other alcohol-related consequences, compared to students who drink alcohol without energy drinks." Lead researcher, Mary Claire O'Brien, notes when under the influence of super-charged cocktails, "you're every bit as drunk, you're just an awake drunk."
But the stimulants in the drinks, and their effects when mixed with alcohol, aren't the only things encouraging risky behavior. On Red Bull's website, the manufacturers claims the drink improves performance, increases concentration and reaction speed, increases endurance, and stimulates metabolism. Meanwhile the makers of Rockstar, invite fans of their drink to "party like a Rockstar," the phrase being the brand's tag line alongside the words, "Bigger. Better. Faster. Stronger." Could it be young people are falling victim to a false sense of invincibility induced by juiced-up sugared water, and some highly seductive marketing?
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A new study has linked the consumption of energy drinks to risky and aggressive "toxic... more
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"Health researchers have identified a surprising new predictor for risky behavior among teenagers and young adults: the energy drink.
In Colorado Springs, several high school students last year became ill after drinking Spike Shooter, a high caffeine drink, prompting the principal to ban the beverages. In March, four middle school students in Broward County, Florida, went to the emergency room with heart palpitations and sweating after drinking the energy beverage Redline. In Tigard, Oregon, teachers this month sent parents e-mail alerting them that students who brought energy drinks to school were "literally drunk on a caffeine buzz or falling off a caffeine crash."
New research suggests the drinks are associated with a health issue far more worrisome than the jittery effects of caffeine — risk taking."
By Tara Parker-Pope
"Health researchers have identified a surprising new predictor for risky behavior... more
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Addicted so you can't have the real stuff? Try the energy drink mix!
WTF?
Official website: http://www.iloveblow.com/Addicted so you can't have the real stuff? Try the energy drink mix!
WTF?... more
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Which energy drink packs the most punch? Don't have time to drink them all to find out (and you like being able to sleep)? Then check out this article! Which energy drink packs the most punch? Don't have time to drink them all to find... more
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Now that is an EXTREME energy drink....
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"The infinite wisdom of Steven Seagal combined with an experienced Sales and Marketing team has made it possible for Steven Seagal's Lightning Bolt to emerge as one of the most unique energy drinks on the market.""The infinite wisdom of Steven Seagal combined with an experienced Sales and Marketing... more
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Not sure if it's good or bad that enerrgy drinks are more hype than anything else (that's probably not a surprise, I suppose). It's good, given how many of those things some people around here drink - they're not hurting themselves as much as I feared, though the sugar is still out the roof. But it's bad if you really need a boost...and you'd be better off with the cheap cup of joe from the donut shop than the expensive energy drink from the store.Not sure if it's good or bad that enerrgy drinks are more hype than anything else... more
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Funny energy drink ad spoof.
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