The Many Faces of Caffeine
If you`ve been dragging through life, longing for a pick-me-up that doesn`t involve bitter brown liquid, you`ll be happy to know that you don`t have to drink coffee to get the great zinging effects of its active ingredient. In fact, there`s an entire world of great caffeine products out there that aren`t even remotely related to the coffee bean!
For anyone who wants to stay awake and eschews coffee . . . this lens is for you! You`ll find that there are a lot of alternatives for staying awake using caffeine.
Quick Caffeine Facts
- Caffeine naturally occurs in over 60 different types of plants.
- It cannot accumulate in your blood and 97% of caffeine is used by your body, the remainder is urinated out.
- Caffeine stimulates brain activity and can temporarily make you more productive mentally.
- Using more than 350 mg of caffeine a day on a regular basis causes a dependency.
- Your headache medicine probably contains some form of caffeine.
Considering how many people ingest caffeine each day, you can imagine that it has a huge bearing in how workers perform on a daily basis. Caffeine is quite literally the key behind most of the work done in the US!
Did You Know?
Caffeine is the world`s top drug. More than 90% of Americans consume it daily . . . in one form or another!
Energy Drinks: All the caffeine, none of the coffee
Zapping you with energy 24/7
When it comes to drinking your energy, there are a lot of options on the market. You`ll want to try different energy drinks to find out which ones work for you. Some factors to consider include:
- Taste: Some drinks work well but are so unpleasant to drink that you`ll never use them!
- Amount of caffeine: Obviously, when you`re trying to stay awake, more is better, but there might be occasions when you just want a little caffeine boost.
- Other ingredients: Many energy drinks contain taurine as well as caffeine and a variety of other active ingredients, so pay attention to the list.
- Price: If an energy drink is too expensive, chances are, you won`t be buying it. You can sometimes get around the cost by buying online and buying cases instead of just one can at a time.
Energy drinks are definitely the way to go if you enjoy sipping your caffeine.
Bawls Guarana Energy Drink, 16 Ounces (Pack of 24)
Bawls is a relative newcomer to the market, but already very popular and a great alternative to Red Bull. The source of caffeine in this energy drink is from a plant called guarana . . . it gives you that zippy energy boost without the jitters or tummy upsets that regular caffeine can give you.
This energy drink is also considered to be one of the best tasting drinks out there and comes in three different flavors.
Amazon Price: $51.06 (as of 01/04/2010) 
Red Bull Energy Drink, 8.4-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)
Ah, the old standard of energy drinks. Red Bull is definitely what many of us reach for on those long nights when you have to work or study. And really, why turn your back on the golden standard?
Amazon Price: $51.15 (as of 01/04/2010)
Pimpjuice Premium Energy Drink, Extra Strength Formula, 8-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)
Looking for something radically different in the world of energy drinks? This caffeine packed drink will blow your mind. It`s chock full of vitamins, in the first place, which makes it a lot healthier than other drinks and it also uses guarana and very little taurine, so you`re looking at a more natural drink.
Pimpjuice has been described as having a pleasant green apple flavor. It`s not carbonated and tends to be on the sweet side, so beware if you don`t have a sweet tooth.
Amazon Price: (as of 01/04/2010)
Kaboom Infinite Energy Organic Energy Juice, Orange-Buzzzz, 8-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)
In the world of energy drinks, most are full of assorted chemicals and things in addition to caffeine to help you stay awake. Not Kaboom. This is one organic energy drink you don`t have to feel guilty about drinking.
You`ll be drinking a light juice that tastes much like tropical fruit, but with a twist. Instead of hard on caffeine, you`ll find this energy drink is full of energizing alternatives like green tea and ginseng . . . perfect for those days when you are just caffeined out!
Amazon Price: (as of 01/04/2010)
Caffeinated Candy: Stay Awake with Sweets
Mints, candy and more packed with caffeine
Caffeine can be delivered to the body in a variety of ways, so you have your pick. Caffeinated candy is a popular one for several reasons:
1. A tin of super caffeine mints is FAR easier to carry than a bunch of cans of Red Bull.
2. Under the tongue delivery is nearly instant, as opposed to having to digest an energy drink.
3. Candy is fun. Candy is good. Who doesn`t like candy?
4. For those of you who are sworn off sugar, there are even sugarless caffeine candies.
If you`re interested in more information on caffeine filled mints and candies, read on!
Mini Tin Size Penguin Caffeinated Peppermints: 12 count sleeve of .5 ounce tins
Super mints! Penguin offers these little mints in several flavors, Peppermint, Chocolate Mint and Cinnamon and all of them are jam packed with a jolt of energy that will leave you bouncing even after the fresh breath has worn off!
3 of these energy boosting mints contain the same amount of caffeine as a Pepsi.
Amazon Price: $12.88 (as of 01/04/2010)
Sharkies Organic Energy Sport Chews - 12 Pack (Watermelon Scream)
If you want organic and non-minty, Sharkies has a variety of Energy Fruit Chews. Featured here, Watermelon Scream. They also have citrus and other flavors, so check out the different options.
For a tasty candy that energizes you with all organic ingredients, this is a good option.
Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 01/04/2010)
Foosh Energy Mints - 3 pack
Seriously Caffeinated . . . that`s the slogan of these handy energy mints. Need a quick boost, pop a couple of these babies under your tongue to zap bad breath and weariness. They are your best bet for an energy drink replacement and are sugarless.
Foosh energy mints not only contain caffeine (about 25% the amount of Red Bull), they also contain taurine, Vitamin B, and ginseng for a more intense energy high.
Amazon Price: (as of 01/04/2010)
Jones Soda Carbonated Energy Candy
These energizing mints are tiny and perfect for just getting a slight buzz. The entire tin is equivalent to just one Jones energy drink (about 30 mints), so you won`t be getting an overkill of caffeine from them. These mints are ideal for just a little extra energy from time to time, or for those mint addicts who don`t want to end up stopping their heart with the high level caffeine mints.
Amazon Price: $2.49 (as of 01/04/2010)
Are You a Caffeine Junkie?
What Are Your Views on Caffeine?
Let everyone know what you think is the best way to get your caffeine fix.
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- coffeediscounts coffeediscounts Sep 16, 2009 @ 10:26 pm
- Interesting lens! And to the Dr. E who posted below: what a crazy conundrum!!
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- Dr. E Dr. E May 1, 2009 @ 8:14 am
- Experts say that caffeine-filled beverages can cause cellulite however, topical applications of caffeine are said to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
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