Alcohol and Energy Drinks A Dangerous Combo, Study Says

Researchers have published a study that shows college students combining caffeinated drinks with booze don’t realize how intoxicated they really are.

In a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, researchers at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan have concluded that mixing alcohol and energy drinks poses a serious public health risk, especially among college students. “We found that college students tended to drink more heavily, become more intoxicated, and have more negative drinking consequences on days they used both energy drinks and alcohol, compared to days they only used alcohol,” said Megan Patrick, a research assistant professor and co-author of the study.

According to the study, students who either drank alcohol and energy drinks on the same day or who combined the two at the same time wound up spending more time drinking – thus consuming more alcohol – than they would have without the caffeinated drinks. The result of spending more hours drinking raised users’ blood alcohol levels to higher peaks. But because of the stimulant effects of the energy drinks, the users reported that they felt less drunk than they actually were. “This can have serious potential health impacts, for example if people don’t realize how intoxicated they actually are and decide to drive home,” Patrick said.
But a similar study conducted by the Department of Community Health at the Boston University School of Public Health found that it wasn’t necessarily the combination of alcohol and caffeine that posed a risk, but the profile of the drinkers themselves that led to negative consequences. “It appears that the consumption of caffeinated alcoholic beverages has a direct effect on increasing risk by masking intoxication and making it easier for youth to consume more alcohol,” said Dr. Michael Siegel, one of the authors of the Boston University’s study. “It also appears that consumption of alcohol with caffeine may itself be a marker for youth who engage in riskier behavior.”

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Morning-After Detox Drinks

Partied hard last night? These smoothies will save your day.

We've all experienced those mornings time and again — when the first thought that comes to mind is, I need to detox! Smoothies instantly fill you up and saturate your otherwise nutrient-depleted, sluggish, or overworked body with a glorious abundance of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other rejuvenating elements to help you bounce back STAT. On top of that, they're a snap to whip up.

The Morning After: A night of alcohol overindulgence

Recovering from excessive alcohol consumption requires a major renewal of potassium and hydration. Make a breakfast smoothie with a ripe banana, 1-2 cups of milk, and 2-3 tablespoons of honey. This insanely simple, yet delicious combination helps you drink yourself back to health. Make sure you also drink filtered water throughout the day, and feel free to make this smoothie more than once.

The Morning After: A scrumptious, but high-volume, Thanksgiving meal (or two…)

The most delicious day of the year often comes with an extra pound here, some bloating sensations there, and a noticeable bulge in your belly. Your body works overtime after an unexpectedly large, decadent meal. Soothe your stomach with an amazing probiotic-based smoothie made of papaya, coconut yogurt, lime juice, and some raw honey to nourish your gut and help it process the influx of proteins, carbs, and sugars.

The Morning After: A long, sleepless night at a concert or other crowded event 

When you skimp out on sleep, your immune system weakens considerably. And when you surround yourself with strangers, it needs extra power to fend off the germs. While you should generally nurture your body so it's prepared for stressors, these situations necessitate an extra boost of immunity support. Dr. Oz recommends a vitamin C-filled smoothie of oranges, cantaloupes, strawberries, and tomatoes.

http://www.worldlifestyle.com/health/morning-after-detox-drinks

Did You Know Your Energy Drinks Contain BULL URINE & SEMEN

Energy Drinks Contain Ingredient Extracted From Bull Urine And Semen. A study done by Longhorn Cattle Company, tested some of the top energy drink brands such as Red Bull, monster etc. What they found might leave your stomach in a knot. They found that the drinks do, in fact, contain bull semen.

Taurine is the ingredient that has come under fire. Taurine is named after the Latin Taurus, which means bull. It was first isolated from ox bile in 1827 by Australian scientists Friedrich Tiedemann and Leopold Gmelon. It is often called an amino acid, even in scientific literature, but it lacks a carboxyl group it is not strictly an amino acid. Taurine is present in bulls livers, semen and urine. One thing is certain, the taurine used in energy drinks such as Red Bull is taken from these sources.

Energy Drinks Contain Ingredient Extracted From Bull Urine And Semen. A study done by Longhorn Cattle Company, tested some of the top energy drink brands such as Red Bull, monster etc. What they found might leave your stomach in a knot. They found that the drinks do, in fact, contain bull semen.

is the ingredient that has come under fire. Taurine is named after the Latin Taurus, which means bull. It was first isolated from ox bile in 1827 by Australian scientists Friedrich Tiedemann and Leopold Gmelon. It is often called an amino acid, even in scientific literature, but it lacks a carboxyl group it is not strictly an amino acid. Taurine is present in bulls livers, semen and urine. One thing is certain, the taurine used in energy drinks such as Red Bull is taken from these sources.