Does Your Energy Drink Do More Harm Than Good?

Found an interesting article on sports drinks - not the Gatorade (sugar and water) type, but the new very high energy caffeine drinks like Red Bull, Monster, Adrenalin Rush - etc.

Most people think their getting 'more energy', when what is really happening is that you're getting a caffeine and carbohydrate load and the feeling that you're getting a 'lift'.

Where the problem comes in for runners and anyone doing strenuous sport, the big caffeine hit will work as a diuretic and is likely to cause cramping - particularly over long periods of exercise and in anyone more susceptible to cramp.

The best advice is to stick to water and/or don't confuse a high energy drink (like Red Bull) with a sports drink like Gatorade or Rebound.