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Increased Metabolism:
Many of the ingredients increase your metabolism which in turn increases your
energy. The metabolic process that produces energy for all biological
functioning. Almost all energy drinks increase your metabolism.
http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/5900verviewmet.html
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/nutrition/metab_speed.html
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm/ID/5904/e/1/T/CFIDS_FM/
Antioxidants:
Many of the chemicals in these energy drinks are known to or believed to be
antioxidants. Which prevents cellular damage. A lot of research has been done on
the benefits of antioxidants.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioxidant
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4452
Taurine:
Is one of the lesser known amino acids. It plays several important roles in the
body. It may help with reactive oxygen, respiratory burst, and there is some
evidence it is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It
has also been linked to other metabolic functions but it is not clear. Why is it
not clear, because it hasn't been fully researched and much of what it does is
still unknown. There is a lot of research going into Taurine right now. There is
is a lot of research into the effects of Taurine on the hearts functions.
Obviously many users have also noticed a stimulating effect from this amino acid
as it is included in most energy drinks, but since it hasn't been proof it must
mean it does nothing... Nope it just means it hasn't been studied closely by the
FDA, it is currently under investigation in parts of the world and some drinks
with it have been banned in France, Sweden, and Iceland.
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/health/redbull/
http://feed.proteinos.com/item/1808
http://www.vet.uga.edu/vph/sanderson.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurine
http://www.aurorahealthcare.org/yourhealth/healthgate/getcontent.asp?URLhealthgate=%2221793.html%22
Guarana:
Contains caffeine (It also contains modest amounts of related compounds
theophylline and theobromine) and other ingredients it has the same effects as
caffeine, but hasn't been studied as closely many users believe there are
additional benefits to this drug. It has been used in and surrounding Brazil for
a long time. It has also been found to increase weight loss and increase the
rate of fat loss.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11319627&dopt=Abstract
http://www.guarana.com/facts.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guarana
http://www.medicinehunter.com/guarana.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11424516
Caffeine:This is a well known and trusted stimulant... I will leave it at that. Since this isn't disputed caffeine is a known stimulant... you get 70-200 mg from most energy drinks... A full can of Rockstar gives you 150 mg
ginkgo:
Known to Increases metabolism, enhance circulation, is an antioxidant, increases
immunity... Yeah there is still more to know about this one, but increases
metabolism sure is energy producing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkgo
http://www.kcweb.com/herb/Ginko.htm
B vitamins:
B vitamins helps us produce energy and in the current diet is believed to be low
for most people. These vitamins are essential for the breakdown of carbohydrates
into glucose, which provides us energy, the breakdown of fats and proteins.
Things like riboflavin, niacin, and other odd names are frequently found in
energy drinks that are just other names for B vitamins B2,B3 and whatnot.
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins/vitamin-b-energy.html the energy
vitamin
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins/b-vitamins.html
http://home.howstuffworks.com/vitamin-b.htm
http://www.health-pages.com/vb/
Sugar:
“Glucose is the major carbohydrate used as fuel in our body to supply energy...
Glucose is the preferred fuel of brain cells, and also muscle cells in early
exercise.” Carbohydrates (which sugar is) provide most of the energy needed in
our daily lives, both for normal body functions such as heartbeat, breathing and
digestion and for exercise such as cycling, walking and running. “In fact,
evidence suggests that a sugar-containing precompetition beverage or snack may
improve performance during endurance workouts and events.” Sugar can be good for
many athletes or those in work out (or out dancing) situations. Sugar intake is
highly recommended for any exercise lasting over an hour... I read
recommendations between 4-6 tablespoons.
http://www.fodsupport.org/blood_sugar_monitoring.htm
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/dietandfitness/nutrition/carbs/qas/0,,267_156580,00.html
http://www.healthcentral.com/Fitorfat/CB_Survival/Sugar_Smarts.Cfm
http://www.sugar.org/health/sportsnutrition.html#sugar
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09362.html
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/hsnut/hsath3b.html
http://www.imperialholly.com/fw/main/Winning_Nutrition_for_Athletes-122.html
Inositol:
This has little known about its effects but shows some promising results
currently. It works directly in the metabolic process.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inositol
Carnitine:
Is an amino acid used direction in metabolism...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnitine
Eleutherococcus senticosus:
Also called Siberian Ginseng although it is not ginseng.. stimulates the adrenal
gland.. Many times it is used to treat and fight chronic fatigue syndrome. It
has long been used to increase endurance and stamina...
http://my.webmd.com/drugs/mono-8311-GINSENG+%28Eleutherococcus+and+Panax+sp.%29+-+ORAL.aspx?title=GINSENG+%28Eleutherococcus+and+Panax+sp.%29+-+ORAL
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,821,00.html#Health_Benefits
http://www.allnatural.net/herbpages/eleuthero.shtml
milk thistle:
Is an antioxidant and has been found effective in treatment against cancer.
Obviously still very little is known about the overall effects of this plant.
Milk thistle is also believed to be a good detoxifying agent.
http://my.webmd.com/hw/alternative_medicine/tp21220.asp
http://www.uchsc.edu/news/bridge/2005/January%202005/milk_thistle.html
http://www.skyeherbals.com/materia_medica/milk_thistle.php
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