Need a boost of energy? A cup of coffee and a can of caffeinated soda are considered "old school" now when it comes to getting your mid-day energy boost. From Red Bulls to the Starbucks Doubleshot, energy drinks are becoming so popular that I'm beginning to wonder, does anyone sleep?
While I've never had an energy drink myself, I have noticed as hundreds of different energy drink brands hit the grocery store shelves, and I've started to wonder, do these really work? They must work if people are still purchasing them, leading to the continuation of the energy drink craze.
Out of the variety of energy drinks out there, Red Bull takes the lead as the most commonly searched for energy drink. Other popular energy drinks include Monster, Rockstar, and Jolt. All of these drinks are developed to increase mental and physical exertion, but many people use them simply to stay awake.
Remember to drink in moderation. In the US, energy drinks have been linked to nausea, abnormal heart rhythms, and emergency room visits. Of course, you can always stick to the traditional cup of coffee, diet coke, or even some chocolate milk as an energy boost.
Do you know of any good energy drinks that did not make our list? If so, please tell us about them. Looking for an energy boost? Try searching for energy drinks on AOL Search or to purchase some energy drinks check out AOL Shopping.
Top Searched Energy Drinks on AOL Search:
1. Red Bull
2. Monster
3. Rockstar
4. AMP Energy
5. Who's Your Daddy
6. Crave
7. Full Throttle
8. Go Girl
9. Fuze
10. Jolt
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By Allnaturalguy on Aug 19th 2008 at 3:04PM
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By Jason on Aug 19th 2008 at 4:31PM
I am not a fan of sugar energy drinks (way too many calories) and feel diet pills are more of a short term patch. Alli, Zylene, Slimfast are not a long term solution.
I am a personal trainer and train mostly women in their 30's and 40's. I have found that ridding your diet of processed foods and walking really makes a diference. I recommend that my clients have low fat yogurt (banana axelrod is fabulous) with flax for breakfast and have found that for me and them the weight has melted off. I LOVE fitflax http://www.fitflax.com It is golden roasted flax with chia that does need to be ground and you can eat straight from the bag. It is low carb/low cal and tastes like peanut butter. I give my clients a code for 15% off which is FIT15
I am also a fan ofdrinking water. If you don't like water, tote a water bottle with a lemon juice, splenda water mis and try to take in 48 oz. It helps make you feel full!
By Bette on Aug 19th 2008 at 7:12PM
I Love fitflax, I read about it in O mag. It tastes great and I lost 25 pounds. I throw it on salad and it is delicious. I sometimes just eat it from the bag. It also made my skin look great and keeps me "regular
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By Kari on Sep 4th 2008 at 2:34PM
Alot of people don't know this..Red Bull is banned in 3 Countries overseas Forget which ones. Also know of a HS senior who drank 5 and had to go to the Hospital
By EDDIE on Sep 4th 2008 at 2:36PM
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By Linda on Sep 4th 2008 at 2:38PM
I tried this product called Awake and it really works. It has vitamins B, A, E and C, amino acids and minerals that provide antioxidant defense, long-lasting energy and mental focus without high caffeine or high sugar. Provides a gradual energy boost with no crash (since there is no caffeine) and antioxidant and cardiovascular support
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By Isela on Sep 4th 2008 at 2:49PM
OK I CURRENTLY DO DRINK MOSTER AND ITS A GREAT BOOST TO MY DAY, WHEN I ONLY SLEEP THRE HRS A DAY WITH TWO JOBS YOU NEED A BOOST HERE AND THERE AND MOSTER 16OZ DOES THE JOB. I DONT FEEL MY HEART BEATING FASTER LIKE SOME SAY, I ONLY DRINK ONE OFCOARSE, I THINK MOSTER IS BETTER THAN REDBULL CUZ U GET THE SAME EFFECT AND YOUR FULL AND THEREFORE DONT GET TEMPTED TO DRINK ANYMORE, IF I GET THIRSTY LATER I JUST DRINK A WATER. I USE TO DRINK THIS ONE ENERGY MIX called emergen c BUT IT DIDNT DO ANYTHING PLUS IT TASTED HORRIBLE I NERVER BOUGHT IT AGAIN WASTE OF 13 DOLLARS THERE. I DO WANT TO DRINK SOMETHING MORE NATURAL BUT I DONT KNOW WHICHC ONE IS CHEAP AND GOOD. IF ANYONE COULD TELL ME, THANK YOU.
By karlos_chi21 on Sep 4th 2008 at 2:50PM
G Pure Engergy is another great drink from Voss, I believe. Although its very difficult to find.
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By Anthony Thomas on Sep 4th 2008 at 2:58PM
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By Barry on Sep 4th 2008 at 3:03PM
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By Tim on Sep 4th 2008 at 3:06PM