Energy drinks are intended to boost your energy, alertness and concentration. Energy drinks are beverages that contain ingredients ... marketed to increase energy and mental performance. Red Bull, 5-Hour Energy, Monster, AMP, Rockstar, NOS and Full Throttle are examples of popular energy drink products. Nearly all energy drinks contain the ingredient caffeine to stimulate brain function and increase alertness and concentration.
Energy drinks also typically contain several other ingredients. A few of the most common ingredients other than caffeine are listed below:
Sugar: Usually the main source of calories in energy drinks, although some do not contain sugar and are low-carb friendly.
B vitamins: Play an important role in converting the food you eat into energy your body can use.
Amino acid derivatives: Examples are taurine and L-carnitine. Both are naturally produced by the body and have roles in several biological processes.
Herbal extracts: Guarana is likely included to add more caffeine, while ginseng may have positive effects on brain function.