The wikkipedia states Energy drinks are soft drinks that promise to provide you with more energy than a typical drink. non caffine elements promise to give you a boost in your mental functioning as well as make you more acitve.

NPR reports in 2007 teenagers and young adults spent almost $2.3 billion on heavily caffeinated drinks with names like Monster, Red Bull, Amp and Full Throttle. The article warsn that many teenagers are not aware of the amount of Caffine they are drinking and are becoming dependent on havng that amount of caffine in thier system.

What are the ingredients?

Ginko Biloba,( used to enhance menemory and concentration) B-Vitamins ( important to cell metabolism) and Guarana, ( has caffine init fruit equal to five or six coffee beans) creatine, ( helps supply energy to muscle and nerve endings) carnitine (often sold as a supplement to help break down fatty acids) and sugar.

How Long have they beeen around?

The first energy drink was introduced in 1985. Jolt cola. Followed ten years later by Josta manufactured by the Pepsi company

Do energy drinks give you the energy you need to get through your active day? Most research suggests not. Although many of the drinks will give you a boost in your energy level it is not a long lasting effect. And you have to be careful of the calories in these drinks. Constant consumption will lead to weight gain if you are not careful. And remember too that caffeine, although the less of most evils, is addicting as well.

Below is a listing of just some of the more popular energy drinks with calorie and nutritional information.

Nutrition Information:

Size: 16.0oz. · Serving Size: 8oz. Calories: 110 · Carbs: 29g · Sodium: 70mg

Nutrition Information:

Size: 15.0oz. · Serving Size: 7.5oz. Calories: 110 · Carbs: 19g · Sodium: 90mg

Nutrition Information:

Size: 23.5oz. · Serving Size: 7.83oz. Calories: 100 · Carbs: 27g · Sodium: 180mg

Nutrition Information:

Size: 2.0oz. · Serving Size: 2oz. Calories: 4 · Carbs: 0g · Sodium: 10mg

Nutrition Information:

Size: 20.0oz. · Serving Size: 8oz. Calories: 120 · Carbs: 32g · Sodium: 30mg

Nutrition Information:

Size: 23.5oz. · Serving Size: 7.83oz. Calories: 100 · Carbs: 26g · Sodium: 5mg

Nutrition Information:

Size: 8.4oz. · Serving Size: 8.4oz. Calories: 120 · Carbs: 29g · Sodium: 250mg

Nutrition Information:

Size: 8.3oz. · Serving Size: 8.3oz. Calories: 110 · Carbs: 28g · Sodium: 200mg

Nutrition Information:

Size: 15.0oz. · Serving Size: 15oz. Calories: 250 · Carbs: 45g · Sodium: 380mg