“Athletes felt they had more strength, power and resistance with the energy drink than with the placebo drink,” states the expert. “However, the energy drinks increased the frequency of insomnia, nervousness and the level of stimulation in the hours following the competition”.

In October, the National Federation of State High School Associations cautioned that caffeinated energy drinks — often confused with such products as Gatorade, a fluid replacement drink — should not be consumed before, during or after physical activity because they could raise the risk of dehydration and increase the …

Do Energy Drinks Improve Basketball Performance? Interestingly a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning revealed that a common energy drinks have absolutely no effect on endurance or performance in athletes. In fact this artificial stimulation of the nervous system can actually hinder your game.

Campaigns promote consumption of energy drinks to enhance performance and suggest their addition to cocktails. Studies have shown college athletes to engage regularly in binge drinking; they are also, clearly, individuals eager to maximize performance.

Sports drinks contain about two-thirds the calories of regular soft drinks. Energy drinks are completely different. They are a source of caffeine and other stimulants, and often sugar. Studies show that 100 to 200 milligrams (mg) of caffeine (about 1 to 2 cups of regular coffee) increase energy and alertness.

Best Athlete-Endorsed Sports & Energy Drinks Slideshow

• #1. Vita Coco. It’s no secret — coconut water is having a major moment right now.
• #2. FRS Healthy Energy Drink.
• #3. Gatorade.
• #4. Xenergy.
• #5. Muscle Milk.
• #6. Red Bull.

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And of course the short answer is ‘Yes’, it’s theoretically possible to OD on sodium (as it is with nearly all nutrients). However, overdoing it to the extent that it’s dangerous or detrimental just through drinking a sports drink really is highly unlikely.

Coca-Cola plans to scrap about 200 of its drinks brands, it announced on Thursday. It will likely remove more brands from its “hydration” category, which includes brands like Dasani, Powerade, and Smart Water, CEO James Quincey said.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though. Coca-Cola is also ceasing production of lesser-known regional sodas like Northern Neck Ginger Ale and Delaware Punch, as well as some products in the “hydration” category, which could (could is the operative word here) include Powerade, Dasani and Vitamin Water.