Friends with the Monster?

3 Crucial Counterpoints to the Energy Drink Debate

Has this ever happened to you?Trying to save me???

How bad is it really?

It depends…

Consider 3 points

1. Caffeine Content: It’s Not What You Think

↓ 77 mg per can

1. Caffeine Content: It’s Not What You Think

1. Caffeine Content: It’s Not What You Think

80 mg per 8 fl. oz can

2. Dangerous? Consider the extremes

Overdosing on caffeine Falling asleep at the wrong time

DrowsyDriving.org

Taking a walk is a good way to wake up but you can’t do that in a carCoffee has more antioxidants than the typical energy drink but because it is more temperature-dependent than energy drinks, it may not be the

best option for someone who has to drive for long periods of time.

3. Some energy drinks are more extreme than others

• Caffeine isn’t for everybody, and water + good rest trumps all…BUT

• If you choose to consume caffeine, just remember the following :

• Not ALL energy drinks are bad for you, but they’re not ALL good either

Not all energy drinks are created equal

Not all energy drinks are created equal

…Neither is the threat they pose to your health

Not all energy drinks are created equal

Any effective conversation around the dangers of energy drinks MUST

address the specifics, otherwise these conversations aren’t helping anyone

Credits:• Caffeine Contents: Caffeine Informer

Brought to you by:

Danielle Robertson• UC San Diego• B.S. Biochemistry

• UC Davis• M.S. Food Science –

Food Biochemistry

@GreenEyedGuide/energydrinkguide

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