Are energy drinks placebos?

I've never been a fan of energy drinks, mostly because I don't like how they taste. I drink a cup of coffee in the morning and that's all the caffeine that I need for my day. As for them being a placebo, I'd say that they aren't there is something to them, but it's not energy as much as it is liquid nervousness. read more

Many energy drinks contain sugar, which will make you feel great in the short term, but will lead to a loss of energy when the sugar rush wears off. There are plenty of sugar free options out there. Ultimately, the effects from any given energy drink will vary from person to person, as everyone's physiological makeup is different. But they are definitely not placebos. read more

They actually cause dehydration, dizziness and disorientation. The average teenager would only need to drink 50 cans of Monster to end their life. read more

Seeing an energy drink label profoundly influences how intoxicated young people feel while consuming an alcohol/energy drink cocktail, according to a new study at the Paris-based INSEAD Sorbonne University Behavioral Lab. Energy drinks are typically advertised as being tied to risk-taking behaviors and a lack of inhibition. read more

Energy drinks contain outrageous amounts of caffeine, 200mg of caffeine is about the most you should drink but there are people who drink multiple energy drinks daily putting them over the 200mg mark which could lead to insomnia, nervousness, Irritability, muscle tremors, headaches, upset stomach and other symptoms. read more