The Good, The Bad, and The Monster: The Real Truth About Energy Drinks

#64 - The Good, The Bad, and The Monster: The Real Truth About Energy Drinks Energy drinks are skyrocketing in popularity as people look to increase energy and sharpen mental alertness. Only second to multivitamins, energy drinks are the most popular dietary supplement consumed by American teens and young adults. In fact, about 1/3 of teens drink them regularly. High amounts of caffeine and sugar (or sugar alternatives) are the key ingredients in energy drinks, along with other stimulants such as guarana, taurine, and L-carnitine. Energy drinks are a concern not because they contain sugar and caffeine, but because they have so much sugar and caffeine that they can cause short term and long term health problems.  Join me today and I reveal the best and the worst energy drinks along with terrific alternatives to boost your energy while improving your health. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. And this content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.