Health effects of Energy Drinks

A review published in 2008 found no documented reports of negative health effects associated with the taurine used in the amounts found in most energy drinks, including Red Bull.Safety issues associated with commercially available energy drinks. PMID 18595815

AMP Energy

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From left to right: AMP Energy (lemon-lime), Overdrive (cherry), Elevate (mixed berry), Traction (grape) and Relaunch (orange).

AMP Energy (or simply AMP - formerly Mountain Dew AMP) is an energy drink produced and distributed by PepsiCo under the Mountain Dew soft drink brand.

AMP Energy was launched in 2001 to compete with Red Bull and is available in 8.3 oz, 16 fl.oz. (Tall Boy) and 24 fl.oz. (Big Rig) cans and made with Mountain Dew's base flavor formula. 16 fluid ounces of AMP contains 143 milligrams of caffeine,[3] as well as taurine, ginseng, B-vitamins, guarana and maltodextrin.

Full Throttle

is an energy drink brand produced by the The Coca-Cola Company. It debuted in late 2004 in North America.
On April 24, 2008, it was announced that Coca-Cola would change sponsorship of the National Hot Rod Association professional classes from POWERade to Full Throttle.

In November, 2009, Full Throttle introduced a new and improved full-flavored formula, including a “No Choke Mixture,” which promises “full flavor you don’t have to force down, and reliable energy ingredients that help you get the job done. No mystery ingredients. No bull.” The mixture is a refined formula delivering 100% of daily value Niacin (Vitamin B3), 100mg D-Ribose, and 100mg Caffeine per 8 fluid ounce serving.
The graphics on the new Full Throttle were inspired by classic automotive design elements.

 
Red Bull

is the most popular energy drink in the world, according to market share. Red Bull is an adaptation of the Thai energy drink Krating Daeng, which means 'Red Bull'. The company was founded by Thai national Chaleo Yoovidhya and Austrian national Dietrich Mateschitz. Together with his son, Chaleo owns a controlling 51 percent interest in the company; however, Mateschitz is responsible for the company's operations through the Austrian company Red Bull GmbH 
 
Ingredients

Red Bull contains taurine, glucuronolactone, caffeine, B vitamins, sucrose, phenylalanine, and glucose. In Germany, a small amount of cocaine was discovered in Red Bull cola sold there. A full Red Bull recall was issued in several states. Six German states have banned the drink, with a nationwide ban under consideration. The drink did not contain enough cocaine to have a narcotic effect.

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Monster Energy is an energy drink, with a highly distinctive logo consisting of three claw marks forming an 'M'. Monster Energy was launched by Hansen Natural in 2002. 
  

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Ingredients[ Carbonated Water, Sucrose, Glucose (broken down sucrose),Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Color Added, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, L-Carnitine, Caffeine, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Glucuronolactone, Inositol, Guarana Seed Extract, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Sucralose, Riboflavin, Maltodextrin, Cyancobalamin

Rockstar (or ROCKST★R) is an energy drink created in 2001. As of 2009 it was one of the leading energy drinks by sales, with 14% of the US market in 2008. Rockstar is based in Las Vegas, and is co-owned by Russell Weiner. In early February fourteen flavors and all sizes of Rockstar Energy Drink (including energy gum and shots) will be available in Australia and the UK. Rockstar Energy Drink is available in fourteen different flavors, and in over twenty countries.

Rockstar Energy Drink contains, besides caffeine and sugar, a variety of herbs: panax ginseng, gingko biloba, milk thistle extract, and guarana seed, though the amount of the latter used to be higher: "After being criticized for including guarana once health concerns about the herb were publicized, the amount in the drink was significantly reduced." Rockstar fluoresces when exposed to ultra-violet light. It also includes 1000 mg of taurine .

5 Hour Energy

5-Hour Energy
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5-Hour Energy is a flavored energy drink made in the United States. It is sold in 2-oz (59 mL) containers. The makers of the drink claim that it will provide hours of energy and, unlike other energy drinks, will purportedly not cause a sugar crash later. After its introduction in 2004 it sparked a wave of 'energy shot' drinks, and it is the number one selling product in the energy shot category in the US..
Contents↓     Amount↓      % Daily Value↓
Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide)     30 mg     150%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)     40 mg     2000%
Folic acid     400 µg     100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)     500 µg     8333%
Sodium     10 mg     <1%
"Energy Blend" (see below)     1870 mg     Daily value not established

Energy Blend

The ingredients of the energy blend are, in order of listing, taurine, Glucuronolactone, malic acid, N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine, L-Phenylalanine, caffeine, and Citicoline. The maker claims the drink "[c]ontains caffeine comparable to a cup of the leading premium coffee." If the caffeine content is assumed to be 100 mg, then there are an average of 295 mg of each of the other six ingredients in the energy blend.

The alleged benefits of having high levels of B-group vitamins have been questioned by consumers.

Although it was rumored that the high levels of B-group vitamins could be potentially dangerous, it remains that the drink is relatively safe in moderation. Drinking these energy shots could prove a problem if done several times everyday, but for use occasionally should not take issue with a healthy person. The question for danger by consumers was the high percentage of such ingredients as niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. These ingredients are far over the daily percentage value and must be used only in moderation. Major risks of this product are listed on the label of the product itself. These include the possibility of niacin flush in the face and overuse. Although it does not define the effects of overuse, it does define the "recommended use: Drink one half bottle for moderate energy. Drink one whole bottle for maximum energy. Do not exceed two bottles daily, consumed several hours apart. Use or discard any remainder within 72 hours after opening."

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