Is the Extra Boost in Energy Drinks Really Worth It?

Almost everyone out there is looking for an extra boost. Something that will get them going throughout the long, painful, or boring day; something that will energize them and give them a kick in the rear. That extra boost we are all looking for has been found in the latest new fad of energy drinks. Four of them in particular have swept the nation with popularity and sent everyone running on full steam to get the day done. These four include SoBe Adrenaline Rush, AMP, Red Bull, and Rockstar. So what is exactly in these drinks that make us rev our engines and take off at full speed?

Let's look at Sobe Adrenaline Rush first. This all the rage beverage's basic consumption size is that of 8.3 fl oz can. There are 79 mgs of caffeine per serving, 140 calories, 115 mg sodium, 20 mg potassium, 37g total carbohydrates, 35g sugar, 100% vitamin C, 30% folic acid, 250% vitamin B6, 100% Vitamin B12, 100mg Taurine, 500mg D-Ribose, 250mg L-Carnitine, 100mg Inositol, 50mg Guarana, and 25mg Panax Ginsing.

Then of course there is AMP. In a normal 8fl oz can you will find 110 calories, 65 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrates, 150 mg Guarana Extract, 10 mg Taurnine, 10 mg Panax Ginseng Extract, 71 mg Caffeine, 107 mg Benzoic Acid, and 34 mg Phosphemus.

And we can't forget about the most popular Red Bull that in a regular serving size of 8 fl oz will give you a boost that contains 27g sugar, 1000mg taurine, 600mg glucuronolactone, 80mg caffeine, and contains 160 calories.

And last but not least there is Rockstar. It's 8fl oz, 140 calories can will fill you full of

31g of sugar, Vitamin B2 34 mg, Vitamin B3 20 mg, Vitamin B5 10 mg, Vitamin B6 2 mg, Vitamin B12 6 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Taurine 1000 mg, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract 150 mg, Caffeine 80 mg, Guarana seed extract 25 mg, Inositol 25 mg, L-Carnitine 25 mg, Panax Ginseng Extract 25 mg, and Milk Thistle Extract 20 mg.

Gotta love all of the numbers and long words you have never heard of right? Let me break it down for you.