Have you ever wondered about what the worst energy drinks are? Well if you want to know which energy drinks to avoid another energy drink review site has the answer for you. At the site they have compiled the Energy Drink Black List, so all us caffeine addicts will know when to just say "No!". Seriously, there are a ton of bad energy drinks out there not worth your time. In fact my list wouldn't be the same, perhaps I will have to create my own worst energy drinks list just to throw my two cents onto the Internet. It is a great blacklist worth checking out. So what energy drinks do you hate leave comments about your most hated beverages in the comments below.

We spent some time cleaning up the design and making the layout a bit simpler. We hope everyone likes the new design for Energy Drink Reviews. If you have any great energy drinks, I am currently a bit short on drinks to review so send them my way. Also, if you run an energy drink site let me know and we can trade links back and forth. I always think it is helpful to help link to other relevant and useful sites that energy drink readers might be interested in. If you have any ideas about things you would like to see on Energy Drink Reviews let me know as I would be interested in adding some new features to the site.

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There are so many energy drinks on the market. It is really hard to keep up with them all. In fact i think there are about as many energy drink companies going out of business as there are new drinks coming out on the market at any given time. Well here at Energy Drink Reviews, we have always had a hard time keeping up with everything, but it seems that lately it has been harder than ever and we have been failing behind. Well we are on a renewed focus and we are really going to try to get back to the top of our game.

So if you have a drink and you want it reviewed find the contact link on this site and send some drinks our way. We would love to find something new and interesting to review. I know there are exciting drinks coming out all the time, but right now we can't really get our hands on them.

I have been asked to come back as a reviewer on the site. It is still owned by the current owners, but you will see me helping out and posting some reviews and cleaning up the site a bit. So hopefully we can make some quick changes and keep this energy drink community cool. I am actually leaving on a quick vacation so you won't see anything from me for a little while, but I thought I would let people know that you can expect some more tasteless reviews that really get to the point, again. I will shame drinks that deserve to be shamed and give out praise where it is truly deserved... Lets get ready to get our collective energy drink buzz on.

A published medical report indicates overconsumption of caffeine can cause multiple health concerns.
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But excessive doses can cause rapid heard rate, jitteriness and elevated blood pressure, which can lead to seizures and cardiac problems. Even young, healthy people have died from caffeine overdose, although it's usually intentional, such as taking a large amount of caffeine pills.
The survey on caffeine consumption was conducted by Prince Market Research and included coffee, tea, chocolate, sodas, energy drinks and caffeine pills in 20 U.S. cities. After Chicago, the next four were Tampa, Miami, Phoenix and Atlanta...
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Healthcare officials suggest consumers become more familiar with the ingredients they consume along with their energy drinks.
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The world, at times, does not seem to sleep and many people turn to the ever-expanding selection of energy drinks on the market when sleep just doesn't seem to fit into the schedule...
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A local coalition warns parents and students of potential underage drinking incorporating popular energy drinks containing alcohol.
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The Coalition hosted a community briefing on underage drinking and the latest information on alcoholic energy drinks Thursday night at Lufkin's City Hall. Members of Angelina County's Drug Free All-Stars were on hand to lead the briefing, discussing the dangers of underage drinking and the youth targeted marketing schemes of beer companies...
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A telecom direct-sales force moves into a new product segment by launching their own brand of energy drink.
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Now the Internet-based phone-service reseller plans to mobilize its direct-sales force to market a different product – an energy drink...
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More retailers are embracing the role of beverage marketers.
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Plus, energy drinks are fastest growing segment of the drink market, growing at 70% over the past five to six years. "We just didn
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Advertising promoting energy drinks may come under increased examination by health officials, the FDA and local governments.
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Health experts, the Food and Drug Administration and a Kentucky state legislature are looking to curb provocative energy drink advertising and warn consumers of the risks associated with the stimulants that pack a punch, according to The Daily Free Press, the student newspaper at Boston University, Boston, Mass. ...
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The Center for Science in the Public Interest has notified Anheuser-Busch and Miller Brewing of their intent to sue the brewers regarding their caffeinated beverages that contain alcohol.
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In a letter to John Manfreda, head of the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), the lawyers said that "most alcoholic energy drinks are categorized as malt beverages even though their alcohol by volume is significantly greater than that of beer"...
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Playboy launches its energy drink in hopes of leveraging its recognizable brand within the competitive energy drink segment.
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Playboy Enterprises Inc. announced it's entering the beverage market with Playboy Energy Drink. The drink enters a saturated (but profitable) market and hopes its bunny logo will be a big hit. The drinks are on shelves in Boston and will be released in Miami, Las Vegas and Los Angeles in March, with other cities to follow at later dates...
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The FDA along with local health officials and state legislators aim at educating consumers to the potential risks associated with consuming energy drinks.
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Energy drinks awareness and on-shelf presence grows in Bangladesh.
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A salesman shelves energy drink cans at his shop in Dhaka yesterday. Photo: STARDomestic beverage producers have joined the global rush to produce so called 'Energy' drinks with brands such as Royal Tiger, Speed and Big Boss capturing an increasing slice of the country's soft drink market...
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Cott Corp., a significant producer of store-branded soft drinks, energy drinks and other carbonated and non-carbonated beverages may see reduced shelf presence in 2008 at Wal-Mart.
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Cott Corporation is one of the world's largest non-alcoholic beverage companies and the world's largest retailer brand soft drink company. The Company commercializes its business in over 60 countries worldwide, with its principal markets being the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Cott markets or supplies over 200 retailer and licensed brands, and Company-owned brands including Cott, RC, Vintage, Vess and So Clear. Its products include carbonated soft drinks, sparkling and flavored waters, energy drinks, sports drinks, juices, juice drinks and smoothies, ready-to-drink teas, and other non-carbonated beverages. The Company's website is www.cott.com. The brand names and trademarks referenced in this press release are trademarks of Cott Corporation, its affiliated companies, customers, or other fourth parties...
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Analysts predict how Hansen Natural's stock may behave in 2008.
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I disagree. Estimating long-term models for high-growth stocks can be difficult, and I think analysts are lowballing us on this one. The energy-drink market is still in its infancy relative to traditional soft drinks, bottled water, and so forth. Monster has only been available at my local grocery store for about two years, but I'm willing to bet that they've stocked Coke bottles since the first store in the chain opened. ...
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Guru energy drink sets its sights on breaking into the New York City market.
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The attorneys general from five states have subpoenaed documents regarding the marketing practices for energy drinks containing alcohol by Anheuser-Busch and Miller Brewing.
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The companies said late Wednesday they are cooperating with the subpoenas and denied their alcoholic energy drinks targeted underage drinkers, as dozens of attorneys general have alleged in the past...
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One psychiatrist claims energy drinks are contributing to mental illness in kids.
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They are designed to give you an extra boost of energy, but one local psychiatrist says energy drinks are infecting kids with mental illness.
From psychosis to delusions, Dr. Craig Denny or EIRMC's Behavioral Health Center sees kids affected by the drinks daily. ...
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Anheuser Busch and Miller Brewing defend their marketing practices of beverages that mix energy drinks and alcohol.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- A probe by a group of state attorneys general into the marketing of "alco-energy" drinks has put a pair of the world's largest brewers on the defensive, with Anheuser-Busch and Miller Brewing vehemently denying that the products are deceptively labeled or target minors. ...
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While students embrace energy drinks, a health care professional asks questions.
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Energy drinks have become a big hit in bars, stores and with young people around the country.
But there are some concerns about the claims and safety of these products...
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An analyst predicts Hansen's Java Monster energy drinks should help boost the company's stock through 2008.
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An energy drink containing a natural aphrodisiac enters the market.
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great and brings a whole new perspective to the energy drink market...
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Lawmakers, school administrators and medical professionals voice their concerns over energy drinks that contain alcohol and their associated dangers.
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Some Leaders and doctors are warning about a popular new product - alcohol-infused energy drinks.
Attorneys-general from 28 states and the District are calling for a federal investigation into the marketing of these drinks, calling it fraudulent and misleading. ...
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An energy drink in powdered form adopts a controversial approach to promote its product.
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What's a white powder that comes in a vial? Looks like cocaine. In this case it's a caffeine powder called Blow used for making energy drinks...
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The controversial Cocaine Energy Drink will see a second life as it is reintroduced to the market.
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and renamed it in June of 2007 due to FDA concerns about the product's marketing tagline. The re-launched Cocaine energy drink ingredients and flavor remain the same as the original and popular energy drink. ...
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Questions are raised regarding how energy drinks containing alcohol are marketed, possibly attracting minors.
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Energy drinks are becoming so common that many parents do not look twice when they see kids drinking them. However, child advocates are saying that adults should start paying closer attention because some of those drinks contain alcohol...
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Consumer Reports comments on the amount of caffeine found in energy drinks versus coffee and soft drinks.
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Hear the word "caffeine" and around here you'd probably think coffee or soda.
But sales of energy drinks continue to skyrocket and many people may not realize just how much caffeine the drinks contain.
"It's not that they have necessarily dangerous levels of caffeine, but the truth is an energy drink is really more similar to a cup of coffee in terms of its caffeine content than it is to most sodas," said Consumer Reports Associate Editor Jamie Kopf Hirsh. ...
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Bottled water and energy drinks may prove to increase the fortunes in 2008 for Cott Corp.
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TORONTO - Troubled soft-drink maker Cott Corp. (TSX:BCB) says its focus on the U.S. bottled-water and energy drink businesses will help it turn around the company's North American operations in 2008...
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High-acid beverages and foods, such as energy drinks, can negatively affect tooth health.
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ScienceDaily (Feb. 10, 2008) — Sugar isn’t the only enemy of teeth. Acids found in diet and regular soda, energy drinks, juice and wine can erode tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay. The February issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter suggests ways to minimize the risk of damage from acidic foods and drinks:...
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A 2007 survey reveals almost half of Israel's young adults consume an energy drink at least once a week.
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Another survey conducted in the U.S. found that most energy-drink consumers say their primary motive is to stay awake (42%). A whole 58% think these drinks are "natural". But a cursory examination of their ingredients shows that "natural" is hardly the word to describe them, if one associates that word with "healthy". Before making a habit of it, check what energy drinks are and what exactly causes that stimulated sensation after drinking them. ...
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A recent study indicates energy drinks can increase blood pressure and affect the consumers heart.
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With names like Red Bull, Monster, Full Throttle and Rock Star, energy drinks claim to increase concentration and provide a boost...
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A recent entry into the energy drink segment targets the Hispanic consumer.
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OMAHA, Neb. -- Energy drinks are all the rage, and now one product is aiming at a niche market...
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Parents are cautioned to be aware of energy drinks that contain alcohol; they can be mistakenly consumed by minors.
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"Kids could accidentally pick one up and drink it. Or they could drink it on purpose to try to sneak it by their parents," said Pam Darby, coordinator of the Washington State Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking. The alcoholic beverages have come on the market in the past few years as energy drinks, which were introduced in the mid-1990s, have gained popularity...
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Supermarkets and convenience stores are experiencing increased theft of energy drinks.
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The amount of caffeine in energy drinks varies, with Red Bull containing 80 milligrams, which is similar to a cup of coffee. Other brands, however, have three times that amount. That has prompted one member of the Kentucky State Legislature to propose a law banning the sale of energy drinks to minors...
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A legislator from Kentucky proposes a ban on selling some energy drinks to minors.
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Energy drinks with names like Monster and No Fear could be off limits to minors in Kentucky.
Lawmaker Danny Ford has filed a house bill to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 18. The bill targets drinks with more than 71 milligrams of caffeine per 12 ounce can. ...
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An overview on how caffeine affects teens and their bodies.
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Energy drinks are touted for their ability to provide a boost of stimulation and maintain alertness. There are several different brands. The amount of caffeine per 8-ounce serving ranges from about 50 to nearly 80 mg or more. Energy drinks also generally contain high amounts of carbohydrates or sugar to provide extra fuel for the body. In addition, many of the drinks contain herbs and other ingredients meant to amplify the effects of caffeine...
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Cott Corporation sets date to deliver Q4 results.
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Cott Corporation is one of the world's largest non-alcoholic beverage companies and the world's largest retailer brand soft drink provider. The Company commercializes its business in over 60 countries worldwide, with its principal markets being the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Cott markets or supplies over 200 retailer and licensed brands, and Company-owned brands including Cott, RC, Vintage, Vess and So Clear. Its products include carbonated soft drinks, sparkling and flavored waters, energy drinks, sports drinks, juices, juice drinks and smoothies, ready-to-drink teas, and other non-carbonated beverages. The Company's website is www.cott.com. The brand names referenced in this press release are trademarks of Cott Corporation, its affiliated companies, its customers, or other third parties...
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Athletes are encouraged to learn more regarding what and when to consume beverages during strenuous activity.
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Virtually everyone recognises that energy drinks can be more effective than water in endurance sport, but you also need to know how much to
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Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is one of the thirty Attorney's General to press federal officials to require clear and appropriate labeling on energy drinks that also contain alcohol.
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Often referred to as alcoholic energy drinks, the beverages are coming under increased scrutiny by state officials and others who believe manufacturers are using the appeal of such drinks among teens and young adults to market the alcoholic products...
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Effect energy drink prepares to compete with Red Bull and others in the UK market.
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Pepsi's Gatorade has felt the competitive pressures as consumers more frequently choose functional beverages, energy drinks, and enhanced waters.
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Each offensive comes at an important time for Chicago-based Gatorade, a division of New York-based PepsiCo. The sports-drink market slowed over the last year as beverage alternatives, from energy drinks to flavored waters, proliferated. And sales seem to have particularly cooled at Gatorade...
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Politicians in Australia aim to alert consumers to the dangers of overindulging in alcohol and energy drinks.
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THE mixing of caffeine-laced energy drinks with alcohol verges on "legalised drink spiking", South Australian Democrats MP Sandra Kanck has warned...
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AG Barr adds to its beverage portfolio by acquiring a sports beverage company.
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"Customers are tending to purchase good quality brands, and in some cases they're going into smoothies or fruit juices or sports and energy drinks. Our objective is to be able to offer our customers something in every sector," White said. "The traditional core carbonated soft drink is still going to be the very largest and by definition of biggest interest. But areas where there's larger growth from a lower start point are of great interest to us."...
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School administrators and politicians educate parents to the dangers of alcoholic energy drinks packaged in a similar fashion to energy drinks without alcohol.
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By Michaela Kennedy The School Committee learned that new lines of alcoholic beverages are packaged to look like energy drinks at its Jan. 17 meeting.
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Concerns are raised based on energy drinks containing alcohol frequently promoted in a similar manner as those energy drinks without alcohol, causing much confusion.
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Ask the parent of any teenage kid, and they're probably familiar with high energy drinks.
But what about energy drinks with alcohol? Some companies are now marketing alcoholic look-a-likes...
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PepsiCo has identified Amp energy drink as one of its "mega-brands" and will invest significantly to market the brand to the masses.
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Pepsi is making a big bet that Amp, which saw sales double last year, will become the choice of goal-oriented males 18-34. "Amp is about bringing your 'A' game whether it is going 200 miles per hour on the race track or going to your meeting," said Maurice Herrera, Amp's marketing director. "Energy drinks were about getting jacked up for the night. Now it's about busy people who want a boost of energy."...
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Pepsi bottler serving the Philippines sets its stock price for upcoming IPO. The bottler will use the capital to expand capacity for soft drink, energy drink, and sport drink production.
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Pepsi is the licensed bottler of PepsiCo beverages in the Philippines. Its products include juices, iced teas, sports and energy drinks. Its beverage brands include Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Light, Pepsi Max, 7Up, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lipton Iced Tea, Tropicana, Propel and Sting...
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Parents and minors are urged to exercise caution when purchasing energy drinks; they may contain alcohol.
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Ask any parent of a teen and they're probably familiar with energy drinks. But what about energy drinks with alcohol?
Some energy drinks containing as much or more alcohol than a can of beer look a lot like the energy drinks that are popular with teenagers and the college crowd. ...
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Health experts voice their concerns regarding pre-teens and teenagers consumption of energy drinks.
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A lot of teenagers and even kids are getting pumped up on energy drinks. Cardiologists warn they may be spiked with a lot of caffeine and other ingredients that can be dangerous for youngsters. ...
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An elementary school in New York has asked parents to be aware of the effects of young children consuming energy drinks while at school.
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Red bull, Monster, energy drinks are very popular. But should these drinks be in the hands of young children? A local school is taking steps to prevent it...
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Health claims made by the marketers of protein drinks, fitness drinks and energy drinks may be more fiction than fact.
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Among the multiple displays of bottled protein, calcium and energy drinks are claims to create a slimmer, smarter, sexier and healthier consumer...
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The pros and cons of an energy drink marketed as premium as well as supporting a healthy lifestyle.
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Cost, availability: Syzmo carbonated organic energy drink, $2.79 for a 12-ounce can at Whole Foods market.
Key ingredients: Organic blue agave; caffeine; coffee fruit; guarana, green tea and yerba mate extracts, and vitamins C, B2, B3, B6, B8 and B12...
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A Malaysian energy drink producer explores listing itself on the U.S. Stock exchange.
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Rhino Two Horns (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian manufacturer of sports and energy drinks, is eyeing a flotation on a stock exchange in the US.

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The American Heart Association released a report indicating energy drinks may increase more than energy.
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People with high blood pressure need to be careful about consuming today’s so-called “energy drinks,” according to a report published by the American Heart Association...
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The risk of being injured rises when consuming alcohol mixed with energy drinks.

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with energy drinks - a popular way of boosting energy levels to...
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An energy drink aimed at young children has parents concerned.
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"He came home. Came running in. He was excited. He was like,'Mom, Mom can I drink this Power Up?' and I said, 'I don't know. Let me see. What it is it? He said, 'It is an energy drink.' I said, 'You are 6 . You don't need an energy drink. Let me see that.' So he shows me this and it has a picture of Super Mario Brothers on it and I was like, 'They are making energy drinks for kids now?'" Villalobos said...
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A powerful antioxidant, CoQ10, is being included in more energy drinks.
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Six new energy drinks containing the antioxidant were launched in the country last year, and although the figure is still relatively low, it reveals a gradual but strong increase from previous years.  ...
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University students in Dubai rely on energy drinks to boost their performance during exams.
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As exams approach, many Dubai students admit to increasing their intake of energy drinks. They believe that it enhances their capacity to study for long hours but are unaware of the health risks associated with excessive consumption...
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A registered dietician profiles ingredients commonly used in energy drinks.

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In 1997, with the introduction of Red Bull, energy drinks began as a significant category in the US market. Since then, the market has grown by 50% almost yearly, and the energy drink market now totals more than four billion dollars. Clearly, this indicates that many Americans are consuming these caffeine laden trendy beverages, but are they really that good for us?...
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An energy drink that is marketed to those that cannot enjoy beverages sweetened with sugar or high fructose corn syrup is examined.
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• The pitch: Energy drink that diabetics and hyperglycemics can enjoy because it's sweetened with natural blue agave, not glucose, high fructose corn syrup or sugar...
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A brief overview of the energy drink category, their target consumer and explosive growth since 2001.
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Image GalleryLucette Moramarco photo.Two of the energy drinks pictured contain alcohol: (from left) Monster Energy, Sparks (contains six percent alcohol), Red Bull, Rock Star 21 (contains six percent alcohol), and Rock Star Juiced...
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Hansen Natural's stock is predicted to rise in 2008.
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I'm sure a good portion of you have heard about this company, but for those of you who haven't, Hansen is a beverage business and sells beverages in three categories - energy drinks, juice, and carbonated beverages. The company's top product is Monster, an energy drink that seems to day in and day out grab market share from the energy drink leader Red Bull. Energy drinks are the fastest growing category in the beverage market, and Monster is the second largest in terms of market share in the category, behind Red Bull. I find Hansen extremely attractive at these prices because the upside for Monster continues to grow big time...
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The death of a 35 year-old athlete prompts questions into possible links with food supplements and energy drinks.
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The Celtic and Scotland defender Gary Caldwell has called for investigations into the potential side-effects of food supplements and energy drinks after the death of Phil O'Donnell, the 35-year-old Motherwell captain...
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A Los Angeles media outlet takes a brief look at a few energy drinks.
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LOS ANGELES -- KNBC put some energy drinks through tests to see which ones are the best...
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Rhino Energy Drink extends its motorsports sponsorship in an effort to increase branding in North America.
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Rhino Energy Drink of Austria. Rhino Energy Drink and Food AG believes...
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Coca-Cola enters into an agreement with the intent of reaching health-conscious consumers moving from soft drinks to water and energy drinks.
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Emergen-C announces that it has chosen to partner with a major snowboarding event in 2008 to promote its health and energy drink mixes.
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www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5573132 - for Alacer Corp. Olivia Giovetti, 310-204-6100 x24 ogiovetti@bigla.com Alacer Corp., makers of the fizzy health and energy drink mix, Emergen-C, have carved out a deal with Burton to become the official Health and Energy Drink Mix sponsor of the 2008 Burton Super Demo Tour and Burton U.S. Open this winter. The partnership will...
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A newly launched energy drink targets racing and motor sports fans.
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- AXLE FUEL™ offers it energy drink in “Bag-in a-Box”. The AXLE FUEL™ the energy drink according to the company founder Al Samson is made from the highest quality of products, the ingredients are the same and or similar as other canned or bottled energy drinks which include Vitamin B12, C, Caffeine, Taurine, and Glucoronolactone and has a taste similar to the most popular energy drinks however without the after taste. ...
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High schools are adopting their own set of restrictions regarding the consumption of energy drinks.
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Sherry KuytDave Nyhuis, left, and Nick Scalabrino examine a can of their favorite energy drink at a Jenison convenience store. Scalabrino said he had drunk three cans of the beverage during a study session the previous night, and had not slept for about 36 hours...
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Concerns are raised by a report citing dangers to consumers and energy drinks.
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Consumers are being cautioned about the dangers of using energy drinks, especially in combination with alcohol, since this could cause cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular failure...
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A Canadian manufacturer, bottler, and distributor of energy drinks
changes its name to better reflect its focus on the beverage business.
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distributor of energy drinks. The Company has developed a distribution...
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Energy drinks may provide relief after overindulging in alcohol. The salt and caffeine contained in energy drinks replenish lost fluids, potentially lessening the hanover effect.
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Energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster and Full Throttle and sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade provide salt and caffeine to replenish some lost fluids and ease symptoms, she said...
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Pepsi's success and future are built upon the strength of their snacks, energy drinks, and international growth.
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PepsiCo has been making bold and farsighted changes since the 1980s, when it was losing the cola wars to Coca-Cola and decided to focus instead on brands like Frito-Lay and Gatorade, transforming itself into a snack and non-carbonated drink company. That was a prescient move: Sales of bubbly beverages are now dropping, while energy drinks and snacks are on the rise. In her first full year as PepsiCo's chief, Indra Nooyi has continued that tradition...
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Monster energy drinks drive Hansen Natural Corp. to record revenues.
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Rodney C. Sacks, chairman and CEO, said the record revenues reflected continued strong sales of Monster Energy brand energy drinks, as well as certain new products such as the Java Monster line of non-carbonated dairy based coffee drinks (introduced in April 2007) and Monster M-80 energy drinks (introduced in March 2007). "The energy category continues to show strong growth over the prior year, and the Monster Energy brand continued to increase its market share. In particular, sales of our Java Monster line of non-carbonated dairy based coffee drinks have exceeded our expectations," he said. ...
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Corn ingredients, chiefly found in soft drinks, energy drinks, and juice drinks as high fructose corn syrup, can unwittingly add significant calories to consumers diets.
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One concern: All that corn, which is rich in sugars and calories, has to go somewhere, and we're guzzling far too much of it in the form of high-fructose corn syrup, an economical sweetener used in an array of processed foods and beverages. Per capita production of high-fructose corn syrup has increased some 4,000 percent since 1973, and the syrup now rivals sugar as America's most common sweetener. The average American now consumes a whopping 42 pounds of high-fructose corn syrup each year, according to U. S. Department of Agriculture data. That's an extra 75,281 calories per year—enough to a feed a typical person for 37 days. The bulk of that comes via soda, energy drinks, and juice drinks. From soft drinks alone, teens typically get 15 to 20 teaspoons per day of added sugars from high-fructose corn syrup—some 11 percent of their daily total caloric intake, according to a report from the Food Trust, a Philadelphia based nonprofit organization. Another study shows that soft drinks have replaced milk as a dietary staple and have become the third-most-common breakfast food...
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A healthcare professional weighs in with concerns of combining energy drinks with alcohol.
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However, there are other “energy drinks” containing much larger charges of caffeine like No Name (formerly known as Cocaine), which contains 280 milligrams (mg) of caffeine compared to Red Bull's 76 mg. (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration forced the makers of Cocaine to remove their drink from the shelves. They responded by calling the drink “no-name.”)...
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Lawmakers is New York condemn Cocaine energy drink and call for a boycott of the product.