Energy Drink Euphoria

likeleaves said:

i deeeefinitely know what you are talking about and run a low-grade addiction to energy drinks myself at various periods of stress/indulgence. Do you feel that these drinks have any effect on your Crohn's? I've never tried to 'quit' it, but I feel that caffeine can be a major aggressor for the intestines, and I have heard from 1 GE that fake sugars are bad for Crohn's.

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drewpalermo said:

If you want to heal your Crohn's from the inside out once and for all, do away with the energy drinks. You need to flood your body with natural ingredients from a ton of cooked vegetables. Work on getting a lasting energy from a good night's rest, the right diet, the right supplement stack.

"Caffeine. Caffeine is a mild but harmful stimulant. Stimulants whip the adrenal glands into action. This eventually weakens the adrenals and perhaps the thyroid gland, and this leads to more depletion of a person’s energy. In large enough amounts, or with chronic use, caffeine from any source is associated with anxiety, irritability, tremors, dehydration, and rebound fatigue and exhaustion." http://drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/COFFEE.htm

"A diet low in protein can cause fatigue, as can a diet with sugar or sweets that upset the blood sugar level.

To have good energy one must also have enough B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, and perhaps other vitamins and minerals. I do not understand how some people function on their refined food diets. Many turn to stimulants such as cola drinks with caffeine just to function.

Eating a diet of whole foods, animal protein daily, lots of cooked vegetables, avoiding vegetarian and vegan diets, and having good eating habits such as not drinking with meals is a very good start toward restoring one’s energy." http://drlwilson.com/articles/energy.htm

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startac22 said:

Every once in a while, I'll drink a sugar free Rockstar or Monster energy drink when I'm dragging at work or have a big night out with friends. I understand they are terrible for you in general, but I feel amazing for at least 5 or 6 hours after drinking one. I'm much more outgoing, my brain works quicker and have a general sense of well being. I don't get anywhere near this effect from any other drink with caffeine or caffeine pills alone. I've been trying to isolate what ingredient gives me this feeling. Glucose? Taurine? Ingredients working synergistically together?

Does anyone have any insight or similar experience with sugar free energy drinks?

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drewpalermo said:

If you want to heal your Crohn's from the inside out once and for all, do away with the energy drinks. You need to flood your body with natural ingredients from a ton of cooked vegetables. Work on getting a lasting energy from a good night's rest, the right diet, the right supplement stack.

"Caffeine. Caffeine is a mild but harmful stimulant. Stimulants whip the adrenal glands into action. This eventually weakens the adrenals and perhaps the thyroid gland, and this leads to more depletion of a person’s energy. In large enough amounts, or with chronic use, caffeine from any source is associated with anxiety, irritability, tremors, dehydration, and rebound fatigue and exhaustion." http://drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/COFFEE.htm

"A diet low in protein can cause fatigue, as can a diet with sugar or sweets that upset the blood sugar level.

To have good energy one must also have enough B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, and perhaps other vitamins and minerals. I do not understand how some people function on their refined food diets. Many turn to stimulants such as cola drinks with caffeine just to function.

Eating a diet of whole foods, animal protein daily, lots of cooked vegetables, avoiding vegetarian and vegan diets, and having good eating habits such as not drinking with meals is a very good start toward restoring one’s energy." http://drlwilson.com/articles/energy.htm

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drewpalermo said:

If you want to heal your Crohn's from the inside out once and for all, do away with the energy drinks. You need to flood your body with natural ingredients from a ton of cooked vegetables. Work on getting a lasting energy from a good night's rest, the right diet, the right supplement stack.

"Caffeine. Caffeine is a mild but harmful stimulant. Stimulants whip the adrenal glands into action. This eventually weakens the adrenals and perhaps the thyroid gland, and this leads to more depletion of a person’s energy. In large enough amounts, or with chronic use, caffeine from any source is associated with anxiety, irritability, tremors, dehydration, and rebound fatigue and exhaustion." http://drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/COFFEE.htm

"A diet low in protein can cause fatigue, as can a diet with sugar or sweets that upset the blood sugar level.

To have good energy one must also have enough B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, and perhaps other vitamins and minerals. I do not understand how some people function on their refined food diets. Many turn to stimulants such as cola drinks with caffeine just to function.

Eating a diet of whole foods, animal protein daily, lots of cooked vegetables, avoiding vegetarian and vegan diets, and having good eating habits such as not drinking with meals is a very good start toward restoring one’s energy." http://drlwilson.com/articles/energy.htm

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