Energy Drink
Energy Drink
Energy Drink (pronunciation: /ˈɛnərdʒi drɪŋk/) is a type of beverage that contains stimulant compounds, usually caffeine, which is marketed as providing mental and physical stimulation.
Etymology
The term "Energy Drink" is derived from the English words "energy" and "drink". "Energy" comes from the late Middle English word "energie", which is borrowed from Old French, from late Latin "energia", from Greek "energeia" which means 'activity, operation', and is based on "ergon" meaning 'work'. "Drink" comes from the Old English "drincan" which means 'to drink, swallow up'.
Related Terms
- Caffeine: A central nervous system stimulant of the methylxanthine class. It is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug.
- Taurine: An organic compound that is widely distributed in animal tissues. It is a major constituent of bile and can be found in the large intestine.
- Guarana: A climbing plant in the maple family, Sapindaceae, native to the Amazon basin and especially common in Brazil.
- Sugar: The generic name for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food.
Health Effects
Energy drinks have the effects of caffeine and sugar, but there is little or no evidence that the wide variety of other ingredients have any effect. Most effects of energy drinks on cognitive performance, such as increased attention and reaction speed, are primarily due to the presence of caffeine.
Regulation
In many countries, including the United States and Canada, there is a limitation on the maximum caffeine content in energy drinks. In some places, sales of energy drinks are prohibited or restricted to certain age groups.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Energy Drink
- Wikipedia's article - Energy Drink
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