Energy Drinks: Are They Worth the Heart Risk?
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We had a nurse, Ken, who worked in the OR. Ken was probably 55 at the time when he had a sudden episode of dizziness and weakness. We brought him to the PACU and hooked him up.
Atrial fib at a rate of about 160.
"Ken, do you drink coffee?"
"Yeah."
"How much have you had this morning."
"About 8 cups..."
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I even think gatorade is gross. To say nothing of Monster or Red Bull etc.
Education is extremely important.
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Here’s the problem with coffee… Ken had 8 cups… What kind of cups? The weird 6oz cup measurement that coffee makers use? Actual 8oz cups? 10-12 oz mugs? That’s a 100% variance from 48oz to 96oz.
I typically have 24oz in the morning, and a lot of times another 16oz in the mid afternoon. I’ve been known to have An occasional 10-16oz in the evening as well. In fact, I will likely be making a couple of cups shortly. Helps with allergies. But, I also drink dark roast, which is lower caffeine… But otoh, I make it strong… And drink it black. Ken might have drank it with cream. Cream might actually be 1/3 of the ounces…
So it’s not a simple answer.
The Brad
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@Horace said in Energy Drinks: Are They Worth the Heart Risk?:
I even think gatorade is gross. To say nothing of Monster or Red Bull etc.
I like Tthe yellow gatorade. That’s it. I will also drink water with lemon and a couple of pinches of salt.
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Yellow Gatorade was my go-to when cycling. I'd also chug a Red Bull before I went out - it actually seemed to make a noticeable difference. I haven't cycled all year, sadly.
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Never tried an energy drink. I find mixing a bit of cranberry juice and club soda sufficiently thirst quenching and refreshing as required.
@Renauda said in Energy Drinks: Are They Worth the Heart Risk?:
I find mixing a bit of cranberry juice and club soda sufficiently thirst quenching and refreshing as required.
Yup. Get a Sodastream!
Their additional flavors don't impress me, but I might try a little cranberry juice! Thanks for the tip.
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Why is the original color of Gatorade orange?
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@Jolly said in Energy Drinks: Are They Worth the Heart Risk?:
Why is the original color of Gatorade orange?
I assume because it was created for the Florida Gators football team, who wear orange and blue.
The Brad
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A few years ago I got into the habit of drinking a Monster energy drink on the way to work. It absolutely gives you a jolt of energy for a few hours. A bit of an energy crash, later though. I would drink it instead of coffee (which now is what I drink in the morning).
That being said, lately I have a supply of Celsius (energy drink with "vitamins, etc"), which again, when I'm having a really tired day because of kids... will give me a jolt of energy and I really like it. As with all things, I try to keep everything in moderation...
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@Jolly said in Energy Drinks: Are They Worth the Heart Risk?:
Why is the original color of Gatorade orange?
I assume because it was created for the Florida Gators football team, who wear orange and blue.
@LuFins-Dad said in Energy Drinks: Are They Worth the Heart Risk?:
@Jolly said in Energy Drinks: Are They Worth the Heart Risk?:
Why is the original color of Gatorade orange?
I assume because it was created for the Florida Gators football team, who wear orange and blue.
You sir, are correct.
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Back when I ran my marathons, I had to drink their Gatorade. Awful stuff. I learned early on to cut it half and half with water or else I’d be quick running to a portapotty. Way too hyperosmolar. But it did ward off dehydration and that headache that came on around 30k.
I tried Red Bull once. I nearly gagged. Definitely not for me. -
Red Bull started in Thailand. THey still sell the original recipe here. I think in the US, a can goes for about $2-3? In Thailand, the original comes in a small bottle and sells for about $0.35.
I have never tried neither, so have no idea why the big difference in price (or how much difference in taste)
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Red Bull started in Thailand. THey still sell the original recipe here. I think in the US, a can goes for about $2-3? In Thailand, the original comes in a small bottle and sells for about $0.35.
I have never tried neither, so have no idea why the big difference in price (or how much difference in taste)
@taiwan_girl said in Energy Drinks: Are They Worth the Heart Risk?:
I have never tried neither, so have no idea why the big difference in price (or how much difference in taste)
In America they use real bull semen for the taurine, rather than that fake stuff.
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I take plenty of taurine as supplement, but I have no need for energy drinks.
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Here’s the problem with coffee… Ken had 8 cups… What kind of cups? The weird 6oz cup measurement that coffee makers use? Actual 8oz cups? 10-12 oz mugs? That’s a 100% variance from 48oz to 96oz.
I typically have 24oz in the morning, and a lot of times another 16oz in the mid afternoon. I’ve been known to have An occasional 10-16oz in the evening as well. In fact, I will likely be making a couple of cups shortly. Helps with allergies. But, I also drink dark roast, which is lower caffeine… But otoh, I make it strong… And drink it black. Ken might have drank it with cream. Cream might actually be 1/3 of the ounces…
So it’s not a simple answer.
@LuFins-Dad I need to comment on the sizes of what Americans strangely term “coffee”.
I mean the whole friggin world knows that in the morning, one has a cappuccino which is 25 mls that’s 1 fluid ounce) of espresso plus steamed milk.
Voila
After 11 am one has occasional shouts of espresso
Voila
A single does of 25 mls (again for the barbarians 1 fluid ounce).
Drinking a 24 fluid ounce of “coffee” is not drinking coffee, just a lot of blackened water.
Civilized nations drink mineral water, preferably frizzante, for hydration needs. It’s not a part of the ritual of coffee consumption which is never tainted with volumes of water.
