EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 33 MIN
The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of Energy Drinks like Ghost, Red Bull, and Monster
from The Dad Bods and Dumbbells Podcast · host Barton Bryan and Mitch Royer
Send us Fan Mail break down the energy drink landscape with a clear plan for smarter caffeine: how much to have, when to stop, and which cans keep it clean without wrecking sleep. We compare brands, sugar vs sweetener, strength vs cardio timing, ketones hype, and our Ghost flavor tier list.• key FDA guideline of 400 mg caffeine per day• why tolerance builds and how to reset it• risks of mixing alcohol with energy drinks• top sellers: Red Bull, Monster, Celsius, Reign, 5-hour, Ghost• sugar vs zero-sugar trade-offs and calories• acids and dental health concerns• timing caffeine to protect sleep quality• strength vs cardio: when stimulants help or harm• ketone shots vs caffeine for athletes• healthiest-to-least list with label literacy• Ghost flavor rankings and the Hard to Find "Strawbango" flavor at Circle K gas Stations! Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, and sharingBarton’s RIVIAN Referral Code: BARTON16694413Become a Premium Member of Dadbods and Dumbbells by visiting: https://dadbodsanddumbbells.supercast.com----------Follow Mitch: http://instagram.com/runwithmitchFollow Bart: http://instagram.com/bartonguybryanFollow the Podcast: http://instagram.com/dad_bods_and_dumbbellsVisit Mitch's website: http://Bigboysruntoo.comVisit Barton's Training Website: http://teambryanwellness.com
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Send us Fan Mail break down the energy drink landscape with a clear plan for smarter caffeine: how much to have, when to stop, and which cans keep it clean without wrecking sleep. We compare brands, sugar vs sweetener, strength vs cardio timing, ketones hype, and our Ghost flavor tier list. • key FDA guideline of 400 mg caffeine per day • why tolerance builds and how to reset it • risks of mixing alcohol with energy drinks • top sellers: Red Bull, Monster, Celsius, Reign, 5-hour, Ghost...
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The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of Energy Drinks like Ghost, Red Bull, and Monster
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