Glucose - C6H12O6
Glucose is the body’s preferred fuel. Standard energy drinks contain a lot of sugar
It’s a carbohydrate and a lot of exercise regimen suggests a good dose of carbohydrates for workouts lasting more than an hour.
Caffeine - C8H10N4O2
Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system giving the body a sense of alertness as well as dilates blood vessels. It raises heart rate and blood pressure and dehydrates the body.
Guarana Inositol- C6H12O6
Guarana comes from a plant native to South America. Amazonians have used it for a long time to increase alertness and energy.
L-Carnitine- C7H15NO3
L-Carnitine is an amino acid created naturally by the liver and kidneys. This amino acid helps speed up the metabolism and increase energy levels. …show more content…
The jury’s still out on whether or not you need to supplement L-Carnitine.
Glucuronolactone - C6H8O6
It is placed in energy drinks because it is believed to help prevent glycogen depletion by preventing other substances from depleting glycogen supplies in the muscles.
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Taurin- C2H7NO3S
Taurine is an amino acid that is naturally produced by the human body. However, the version found in energy drinks is manufactured.
It helps regulate heartbeat, muscle contractions, and energy levels. Usually the body makes enough taurine so there is no need to supplement.
Caffeine- C8H10N4O2
Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system giving the body a sense of alertness as well as dilates blood vessels. It raises heart rate and blood pressure and dehydrates the body.
Glucuronolactone- C6H8O6
It is placed in energy drinks because it is believed to help prevent glycogen depletion by preventing other substances from depleting glycogen supplies in the