The Medical Freedom Channel

“Energy drinks that promise to boost performance and rev up metabolism can contain three to four times as much caffeine as a typical soda, a new study shows. The concern, researchers say, is that consumers who are vulnerable to the ill effects of caffeine — including children, pregnant women and people with cardiovascular disease — may unknowingly ingest large amounts. Energy drinks like Red Bull, Red Devil and Sobe ‘No Fear’ typically contain a mix of carbohydrates, B vitamins, amino acids and caffeine. Manufacturers claim the beverages boost physical performance, concentration, metabolism and a blue mood. So it’s not surprising that energy drinks would contain large amounts of caffeine, said study co-author Dr. Bruce A. Goldberger of the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville. But the actual caffeine dose surprise some consumers, he told Reuters Health.” (03/29/06)