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Five Ways America’s Beverage Companies are Responsible Leaders on Energy Drinks
Energy drinks, which are recognized as safe by government and food safety agencies worldwide, have been enjoyed by billions of people around the globe for more than 30 years. Their increasing popularity has driven an uptick in media attention and headlines this year. Take a look at how America’s beverage companies have long been responsible leaders on energy drinks.
How the Right Amount of Caffeine Unlocks Lifelong Benefits for Your Body and Mind (BBC Science Focus)
"Anyone who consumes caffeine every day knows the importance of dosage: how much to take and when to take it. Get the dose right, and caffeine can lift your mood and make you more alert; overdo it and you risk anxiety, tremors and disrupted sleep. Both the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Food Safety Authority say that a daily caffeine intake of 400mg (about two to three mugs of filter coffee, depending on the size of the mug) won’t cause problems for healthy adults."
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Caffeine
Overdoing it isn't good, of course, but moderate consumption of caffeine can do all kinds of good things for you. Among other things, it can stimulate thermogenesis, which means burning through more fat cells faster; caffeine and other compounds in coffee can help prevent colorectal and liver cancer; it lowers the risk for type A diabetes; and it may also improve brain function.
Dispelling the Myths About Energy Drinks
Energy drinks are popular non-alcoholic caffeinated beverages that have been consumed globally for decades, however there are still many myths out there about their safety and effectiveness. Here are just some of the most common ones you may see and the truth about energy drinks and their ingredients.