non-caffeinated energy drinks ?

Things change I've changed · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:46

I'm not a fan of energy drinks as they all seem to contain caffein and I don't touch anything with caffein in at all, I doubt this very much but is there any non-caffeinated energy drinks out on the market ? only asking as i haven't been sleeping well recently and could do with a little boost during work

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MasterMike · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:47

I think you might as well drink sugar water....

Glaucus · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:47

just add some sugar. That's all they are, just add glucose to a normal drink aka sugar.

TripleT · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:48

Urm I very much doubt it as caffine is one of the main things that gives you that boost I think

Only thing I can think of is a Class A drug

Any reason why you don't touch caffine? I mean obviously it's fine in moderation, like most things.

Biffa · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:49

High glucose drinks like lucozade should do the trick. Alternatively one I've always liked is Purdeys http://www.britvic.com/Brand.aspx?key=Purdeys

Bit expensive but seems to do the trick

MasterMike · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:51

Biffa said:
High glucose drinks like lucozade should do the trick. Alternatively one I've always liked is Purdeys http://www.britvic.com/Brand.aspx?key=Purdeys

Bit expensive but seems to do the trick

Lucozade also has added caffeine.

Jotun · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:58

Have you tried just drinking more water? Obviously depends how much you drink at the moment anyway, an you don't need to drink loads anyway. Won't give you a boost as such, but you may feel more alert if you are currently a bit dehydrated at work.

Things change I've changed · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:58

TripleT said:
Any reason why you don't touch caffine? I mean obviously it's fine in moderation, like most things.

I'm hyper sensitive to it.

Biffa said:
Alternatively one I've always liked is Purdeys http://www.britvic.com/Brand.aspx?key=Purdeys

That might do the trick, I'll have to give it a try,

any more out there ?

Arn't bananas supposed to be high in energy ?, I know it's not a drink but still.

Saberu · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:00

AcidHell2 said:
just add some sugar. That's all they are, just add glucose to a normal drink aka sugar.

I could make my own energy drink. Just mix caffiene powder, sugar, water and squash

Could make it carbonated water to, would give it a more soft drink like effect.

Would be damn cheap compared to buying an energy drink like red bull too.

stinka · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:01

i use red bull to give me energy for thai boxing but its full of caffine and leaves me totally wired

does anyone no if theres an energy drink thats not fizzy, as the bubbles make my constantly belch durring training

stinka

Raikiri · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:03

Lucozade do a still version which is much nicer than the fizzy one ^

stinka · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:05

lowrider007 said:
I'm hyper sensitive to it.

think i might be too, as like i said, it gets me wired. I have a can(redbull) at 4pm train at 6pm and im still hypo when i go bed at 10pm :eek:

stinka

stinka · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:07

Raikiri said:
Lucozade do a still version which is much nicer than the fizzy one ^

yeh but its not got 32mg/100ml of caffine unlike red bull

Dave M · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:08

My advice would be eat breakfast and keep a bottle of water on your desk.

Things change I've changed · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:12

Telescopi said:
My advice would be eat breakfast and keep a bottle of water on your desk.

Funny you should say that as I can't even remeber that last time I had breakfast in the morning and I rarely drink that much water, I think it's definitely something that I need to address, I'm nearly 30 now

so perhaps skipping breakie every morning is starting to take it's toll in me old age.

Sic · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:20

guarana breeze
(or amazon guarana chewing gum does the same job)

Saberu · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:28

lowrider007 said:
Funny you should say that as I can't even remeber that last time I had breakfast in the morning and I rarely drink that much water, I think it's definitely something that I need to address, I'm nearly 30 now so perhaps skipping breakie every morning is starting to take it's toll in me old age.

It's not something that only applies in older age. Skipping breakfast and being dehydrated will lower your metabolism and energy levels at any age!

I gaurantee the main causes of your sleep problems are dehydration and low metabolism. On top of the sound advice Telescopi gave you, you could also try eating a banana or something as an afternoon snack. Healthy snacks help keep the metabolism up whilst also giving u a steady energy supply through complex carbs

furnace · 28 Dec 2006 at 18:21

Sic said:
guarana breeze
(or amazon guarana chewing gum does the same job)

There's a Guarana Bar in Brighton which is pretty cool

I only tried the fizzy drink though - was pretty much Sprite but a little bit energising.

Fusion · 28 Dec 2006 at 18:27

Get your diet right before looking for stimulants.

Nitro_Junkie · 28 Dec 2006 at 19:09

stinka said:
i use red bull to give me energy for thai boxing but its full of caffine and leaves me totally wired

does anyone no if theres an energy drink thats not fizzy, as the bubbles make my constantly belch durring training

stinka

powerade