Saturday, May 18, 2013

Chuck Norris takes on the "energy drink" industry

http://www.wnd.com/2013/05/chuck-norris-takes-on-energy-drink-industry/?cat_orig=health


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CHUCK NORRIS TAKES ON 'ENERGY DRINK' INDUSTRY

Offers alternative boost in Part 3 of series on caffeine and kids



"In the end, one won’t get much more energy from so-called energy drinks than one could get from a strong cup or two of coffee, because the body can only assimilate so much before it secretes it or overdoses on it. And that goes for many vitamins, too, which many people (and most youths) don’t realize can become toxic if taken in high doses.
The difficulty with classic sports drinks, such as Gatorade and Powerade, is that though they replace lost electrolytes and carbohydrates during sustained strenuous exercise and prevent dehydration, they also contain superfluous calories, other additives and sugars that promote obesity and cause tooth decay. Moreover, their replenishment can be characteristic of a short-lived glucose rush, despite the fact that they’re billed as electrolyte rejuvenators."





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