Energy Drinks Experiment

Everyone loves water and gatorade but the real question is, which is a better choice for kids during a regular daily basis or even during sports. “Sports drinks” like gatorade and powerade are supposed to replenish electrolytes that are lost through sweat, but why do kids need to have 34 grams of sugar and a dose of chemical food dye in order to replenish their electrolytes after an hours worth of practice. After a game, the kids should have water to replenish what they have lost through sweat. In my opinion the kids should be able to choose what drink they want after a game or even practice because since they have been working hard, yes they are losing electrolytes, but water does not provide them back into the body afterwards like a gatorade

In our current era, sports is increasingly being incorporated in daily routines of individuals of all ages. Sports requires an enormous amount of energy. Is it possible to replenish this lost energy? Ever since the beginning of athletic competition, competitors have searched for a ‘legal’ tool that has the potential to enhance athletic abilities (speed, stamina, muscular endurance/recovery). A very common legal aid utilized is ergogenic aids which are subdivided into physiological, psychological, nutritional, pharmacological and mechanical ergogenic aids. Nutritional ergogenic aids otherwise referred to as anabolic enhancers are commonly used by a variety of athletes to enhance physiological performance. Isotonic drinks are frequently

Gatorade and Powerade are sport drinks made for athletes to stay hydrated. Gatorade and Powerade have the same amount of sugar and carbohydrate content in it. Both drinks have a variety of flavour and mixtures to offer. In addition, both drinks contain vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes for better energy distribution. The results of this experiment will identify the better drink for endurance.

Energy drinks give us a quick burst of energy when we are feeling tired but which one gives us the most amount of energy? To find out which energy drink would give us the most I am going to test which energy drink has the highest voltage. One of the people I interviewed said that they would like to know which energy drink has the highest voltage. Another person that I questioned said that he doubted energy drinks had any voltage at all. The last person I interviewed asked if energy drinks had a higher voltage compared to water or if they had the same voltage. All liquids have a voltage this is where we get our energy from. The reason energy drinks have a voltage is because of the high amount of caffeine they have in them and the reason water has a voltage is because of the process that water goes through to be cleaned. The water particles rubbing together cause friction giving the water a static electric charge. In order to test which energy drink has the highest voltage to give the most energy I am going to use a zinc nail, copper wire, a volt meter and four different energy drinks and water. I am going to compare the voltage of the different energy drinks to the voltage of water to see whether there is a significant difference between the voltage of energy drinks and water. The energy drinks I will be using are Rockstar, Power Horse, USN Spike and Monster.

There has been a discussion on whether sports drinks are better than water at replenishing lost electrolytes and fluids while exercising . You always hear in infomercials and magazines on how you have to drink plenty of water in order to continue to do exercise or a sport . Water only keeps you hydrated and replaces the water lost while sweating . Sports drinks on the other hand replace lost electrolytes , quench thirst , keep you hydrated and give you extra energy to help you continue exercising . Sports drinks are a better source of energy and a better way to replace lost fluids .

Coffee vs energy drinks, who will win? People drink coffee and energy drinks because they wake you up and they get you ready for the day. Most energy drinks hold 8.4 ounces. On the other hand, coffee has 8 ounces. On the healthier side, coffee only has 1 calorie for 8 ounces while energy drinks have 110 calories for 8.4 ounces. Usually you find both of these items at Wawa. If you want to drink energy drinks I would go with the brand Red Bull. Coffee has no effect on your heart. The reason why people drink coffee and energy drinks because they give you a boost of power. By digesting these liquids you have to drink them. Generally citizens swig a cup of coffee in the morning and energy drinks is for an active sporting event. Personally in my opinion, I rather drink energy drinks than coffee because I don 't like the bitter taste of coffee.

With the constantly increasing paces of everyday life the search for an energy source, capable of boosting the human body to new limits by extending its endurance, continues. In the recent years a specific product, called an energy drink, has received much publicity worldwide. The energy drink is a highly caffeinated stimulant that is able to rise the performance of the human body. Many people consider it as a refreshment after a hard day’s work. What’s more one of the most frequently used cases of energy drinks is in combination with alcohol during parties. However, the majority of consumers do not understand the way they work and often abuse with the consumption of the substance. Furthermore, a great amount of them are unaware of what effects can be caused on the human body.

Since the middle of the twentieth century performance enhancements drugs have been popular in sports such as baseball. This was not the begging of the use of these drugs, this drug use dates back to the Greeks, who would use it in their sports (Mottram 1). Many people are unaware of this us because the Greeks kept this hidden from everyone except those involved in the sport (Mottram 1). These drugs were also beginning to get banned in sports starting with the Olympics (Mottram 2), once the effect that these drugs have were analyzed to do more harm than good. By analyzing the effect that performance enhancement drugs have on the athlete, the sport (Major League Baseball), and younger athletes, more than enough evidence will be given to counter prove Chafets arguments on legalizing the use of performance enhancement drugs in Major League

Caffeine is a chemical found naturally in few plants all over the world. From these plants it is processed into its pure form and then put into other things such as soda, energy drinks, tea, and pills. Energy drinks and soda are some of the most widely marketed products in the world, even though they contain the highest concentration of caffeine outside of pure caffeine supplements. It is a stimulant that affects everyone in strange but semi predictable ways. Research has been done on this topic since the 1920’s and many different conclusions have been reached. In modern schools of thought, caffeine has been found to be a lightly addictive, moderate to severe stimulant that affects neurological function in various ways, though scientists disagree

It is absorbed through the stomach and reaches the highest level in the bloodstream after one or two hours. Caffeine reaches the brain quickly and acts as a stimulant for the nervous system. The most noticeable effect of caffeine is alertness. It causes us to feel less tired, so it is a main ingredient in medicines designed to prevent exhaustion. Unfortunately, it is possible to have an overdose of caffeine or a caffeine withdrawal. If too much caffeine is ingested, it can cause hallucinations and confusion. If someone is used to having caffeine on a regular basis, and then doesn’t have it for a while, it can cause irritability, drowsiness, nausea, and anxiety. Caffeine can also cause raised levels of stomach acid, which can cause heartburn. It is not a good thirst quencher because it signals your body to get rid of water. Surprisingly, additional caffeine is not stored in the body. The liver processes it and it exits through urine. Caffeine can also affect the skeletal systems. Ingestion of large amounts of caffeine can interfere with the absorption and metabolism of

Gwacham et al., (2011) hypothesis is AdvoCareSpark will increase the average anaerobic power in NCCA football players, reduce the time of the football players, and lessen the fatigue index of the football players after each sprint test. Gwacham et al., (2011) used a double-blind, counterbalanced cross-over design. The participants were tested twice. One time they drank the energy drink the other time they had the placebo. The subjects were twenty male student-athletes from Utah State University football team who were twenty years old. They were six feet one inch tall and weighed between two hundred and twenty-one pounds and two hundred and seventy pounds. The athletes learned how to do the Running-based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) a week before the study. They were told to avoid alcohol and other stimulants; also, to keep a normal routine before the experiment, and sleep between six to eight hours the night before the test.

Everyday athletes around the world are striving to get better. Doing everything in their power to be more effective than the next guy. Athletes day in and day out put in hours of hard work to obtain the skill set needed to take their

In today’s World, mostly every athlete is driven towards Gatorade. Gatorade is sports drink, which is used by billions of athlete over the world. Its main purpose is to help athletes rehydrate quickly and improve performance and productivity. Gatorade contains electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, which plays a key role in regulating the fluids level balance. It helps athlete stay top on their game and provides energy throughout their game. Gatorade was born in 1965. During one summer session, the assistant football coach of the University of Florida noticed that some of the players were losing their strength and energy, were completely exhausted. This made him think about some energy drink. This is when the first Gatorade released. In

There are various drinks on sale, claiming to keep your body hydrated and full of energy. While some promise to strengthen your muscles, others swear to make you extra active. Is this the case? It is important to stay well hydrated throughout and especially when exercising. It is a fact that water is enough to hydrate your body for up to one hour during the workout. You only need extra calories when working out in high temperatures. Depending on sweat patterns and body size, our bodies have varied needs. Thus, to keep your body hydrated, consider these points:

In today 's society, if we appear to be exhausted, while knowing that we have to be on the run, we turn ourselves to energy drinks. Little do we know that every time we consume a single sip of an energy drink, we are literally creating a crucial complication towards our body. The innumerable quantities of caffeine and sugar that we devour stimulates each and every part of the body. Individuals have been replacing protein bars and other athletic beverages for real food (McCarthy). Becoming addicted to energy drinks relates to type 2 diabetes, even long-term effects such as heart issues, but most of all death. It is urgent that we pace the amount of caffeine from energy drinks that we ingest on a daily basis.