Energy drinks are becoming more and more popular in the carbonated drinks market every year. In the lifestyle of the younger generation, in most cases there is no internal daily routine - sleep time can begin both at night and during the day. That is why power engineers have become in demand by people all over the world.
Drinking energy drinks is not as harmless as it seems at first glance. Most doctors talk about causing inevitable harm to the health of a person whose passion is invigorating soda. In Russia, they even issued a law prohibiting minors from buying such goods.
Eating large amounts of energy drinks can cause addiction due to certain chemical properties of the substances they contain - caffeine, taurine and sugar. In order to know what is better to buy, we present rating of the most popular energy drinks in the world with the least amount of harmful substances.
10. Cocaine
The British drink, released in 2008, with the double name Cocaine, has become widespread in Europe and the United States. In Russia, this power engineer is less known, he can be sold in few places. This is one of the most invigorating and at the same time harmful soda in the world. It contains caffeine (8 cups of strong coffee), large amounts of sugar and taurine.
After the energy drink was released, the health care system deemed him too strong and harmful. The drink was immediately banned, but after a while production resumed. They did not give such a name immediately, only after a court decision.
9. Hype
A product that began its journey across 40 countries of the world back in 1990. The energy drink immediately won over its customers due to its excellent effect. After taking it, the person felt a great surge of energy.
True, the content of the drink is not entirely healthy. It contains a lot of caffeine, as many as 6 cups of strong coffee, the amount of sugar, as in a large chocolate bar, and a horse dose of taurine. However, few people care about all these ingredients, the main thing is that there is a result.
8. Flash
A fairly cheap energy drink popular with young people. For a half-liter bottle, the manufacturer asks on average only 50 rubles. The main thing is that the quality of the drink is true.
The influence of an energetic on the human body lasts only a couple of hours, but it is very high quality - good spirits are immediately provided. However, rumors circulate around Flash that its composition on the label does not correspond to reality. Maybe this is true, or maybe just reviews of evil competitors.
7. NOS
The name of the next drink bears the well-known abbreviation for nitrous oxide liquid for cars, which gives the engine tremendous acceleration. The same thing happens with a person who accepts this energetic. Thanks to the high content of caffeine, taurine and carbon dioxide (bubbles), the effect is so quick.
However, be careful when using this drink. The high content of harmful substances in the composition of the energy drink can cause dizziness or loss of consciousness. In 2012, a case was recorded in which a girl who drank 2 cans of NOS, simply passed out.
6. RockStar
This energy drink appeared on the shelves of Russian stores quite recently in 2017, but has already become quite popular.Several flavors are now available: original, lemon, guava and wild berries. According to research, RockStar is less harmful than the above.
It contains only 4 cups of strong coffee per 0.5 liter can, less taurine and less sugar. Some of the invigorating substances have been replaced with natural products such as ginseng and guava. But all the same, the use of a large amount will lead to disastrous consequences.
5.5-Hour Energy
American drink 5-Hour Energy opens the five leaders of the most popular energy drinks in the world with the least amount of harmful substances. Of course, it also contains harmful substances, but less than the rest. The manufacturer generally claims that its product is almost harmless.
Mainly 5-Hour Energy is popular with sports people. It is considered to be a good stimulator of muscle mass activity. It contains amino acids, vitamin B and caffeine, the content of which is equal to 2 strong cups of coffee. No matter what the owner of the company says, this energetic also contains harmful substances.
4. Monster
The fourth place goes to the rather popular energy drink Monster, which went into production in 2002. A little later, he reached Russia. The advantage of this energy drink is that it does not contain caffeine and natural juice.
Of the harmful substances, only taurine and a large amount of sucrose are included. Experts are still skeptical about this drink, since it contains ingredients that stimulate the nervous system. On average, the price of a Monster is 130 rubles for a 0.5 liter can.
3. Adrenaline Rush
The three leaders are the famous energy drink Adrenaline Rush, produced since 2010. The composition of harmful substances includes caffeine, guarana extract and ginseng. However, the amount of caffeine in the energy is equal to 1.5 cups of strong coffee, and it also includes a useful vitamin complex.
The cost of one can of Adrenaline Rush ranges from 150 rubles. This drink is not recommended for use by adolescents under 18 years of age. Experts also insist on limited intake of this product, as it can cause complications of the human nervous system.
2. Burn
The energy drink manufactured by The Coca Cola Company occupies the second line of the rating, as it contains a minimum of harmful substances. It contains a good vitamin B complex. The drink is popular in more than 80 countries of the world, including Russia.
However, Burn contains caffeine and taurine, but in smaller proportions. The cost of a power engineer starts from 100 rubles, it all depends on the retail network. The small content of harmful substances does not make the drink safe. Its use should be kept to a minimum.
1. Red Bull
The first place of the most popular energy drinks in the world with the least amount of harmful substances goes to the brainchild of the Thai company Red Bull. The drink is distinguished by the minimum amount of caffeine (1 cup of strong coffee) and taurine. The toning effect is achieved thanks to special natural ingredients.
For the first time Red Bull appeared in 1992 in Hungary. He reached Russia only in 2006. Probably everyone knows about the advertising of a product on TV, which is distinguished by creativity and originality. The phrase "Red Bull - inspires!" became widely used by the people. The energetic has fully confirmed his position in the 1st place thanks to a large number of studies and reviews.
However, consuming any kind of energy drink leads to health problems. For some people with neurological diseases, it is generally contraindicated. But if, nevertheless, you decide to use an energy drink, be sure to use our rating, as it contains the most popular products with the least harm to health.