Health Benefits of Plant-Based Energy Drinks

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Let me describe a scenario to you. It’s three pm, there are three hours left in your workday, you laid in bed trying to sleep the correct number of hours the night before, but you’re still fighting to keep your eyes open. Sounds a lot like every day, right? Well for thousands of Americans that’s the truth. Long hours at work, financial stresses, and bad habits from youth have left a lot of our sleep schedules out of whack. You could consult your doctor and try to get yourself in bed earlier each day, but most of us don’t have the money or time for an approach like that. So what if, instead, you could just chug a mana potion from a video game and get right back up to full speed?

That’s certainly how most energy drinks market themselves to the public, but choosing the wrong kind of Energy Drink can be more dangerous than dozing off. Many Artificial Energy Drinks have been linked to harmful side effects that at best are incredibly uncomfortable and inconvenient, and at worst can cause permanent damage to your body. What’s a safe and effective alternative? So glad you asked.

Why Artificial Energy Drinks Aren’t Good For You

But first, let’s dig into why what you commonly find available on the shelves is a bad idea. You’ve probably seen all of the brightly colored cans of artificial energy drinks lining the aisles of your nearest gas station. These energy drinks may give you the quick boost you’re craving, but they can lead to much bigger problems down the road. These cans are packed full of sugar, artificial food coloring, and artificial sources of caffeine. The synthetic caffeine they cram into these drinks alone can cause headaches, heart palpitations, chest pain, and much more. And if you are suffering from an undiagnosed cardiovascular problem and don’t know it, one may even send you to the emergency room. 

It’s not just the synthetic caffeine causing you potential health problems though. The average artificial energy drink contains about 20 teaspoons of sugar per serving. That’s comparable to eating five Twinkies! This can cause big drops in your blood sugar levels, and make it difficult for you to think clearly. It can also inhibit your production of the stress hormone cortisol, which the production of plays an active role in you getting a good night’s sleep!

How Plant-Based Energy Drinks are Different

Don’t worry, though. Just because artificial energy drinks can hurt your health, doesn’t mean you have to forgo your pick—me—up. A ready and waiting alternative is plant-based energy drinks. These natural energy drinks contain adaptogenic herbs and superfoods instead of synthetic caffeine and sugars. The ingredients work to naturally raise your own energy levels rather than just supplement them with artificial energy.. Adaptogenic herbs have also been found to have anti-fatigue and anti-depressive effects to help you keep that energy with you longer and your head clear when it’s time to turn in for the night.

Why Make the Switch to Plant-Based Energy Drinks

Get Sick Less Often

Natural energy drinks are full of antioxidants and nutrients that help support and strengthen your immune system. They can even contain vitamins like Vitamin A, C, and D.

Stay in Shape

The sugars and artificial sweeteners in artificial energy drinks can mean you are consuming tons of calories every time you take a sip. Plant-based energy drinks are formulated to have fewer calories than their artificial counterparts and can make sure you don’t experience weight gain while you just try to stay awake. 

Be happy

Plant-based energy drinks use natural caffeine instead of synthetic. By using natural caffeine, these energy drinks can give you a mood boost without the crash following it.

Conclusion

In summary, those sugary energy drinks may feel good for an hour or so, but you can end up dealing with their side effects for a lot longer, ultimately perpetuating the cycle that made you need the energy drink in the first place. Instead, you should try ditching the carbonated candy and try getting your second wind from a natural and healthy source. Tomorrow afternoon will thank you!

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