Do Liquid Energy Drinks Help With Concentration?

We all struggle in maintaining our concentration throughout the day. There are a plethora of different ways people try to combat drowsiness and regain focus. If you find it difficult to focus, especially from sleepiness, finding some additional energy may be just what you need. Some people may move around, others may take a break, but one of the most common ways is to consume some additional energy, usually through drinks like coffee or tea. 

Liquid energy drinks have been around for a long time - you can find them easily at any library where students are cramming for exams, or at gyms where athletes are training hard for a competition. Many people question how effective energy drinks are; do they really help concentration? Is it a placebo effect? Well, we can't speak for everyone, and it's likely that some people really do manage to fuel their concentration with only water. Still, it's proven that many other people do feel more concentrated and energized after drinking energy drinks, so let's get into it.

What are Liquid Energy Drinks and How Do They Work?

Energy drinks are beverages that contain caffeine and other ingredients such as taurine, B vitamins, and potassium, as well as large amounts of sugar. The combination of these ingredients results in a temporary block to the production of adenose (also known as the sleep chemical) in your body, therefore keeping you alert and awake for more time than usual. The high caffeine concentration works like drinking coffee — keeping you awake and concentrated, combined with the effect of the sugar, which boosts energy. Energy drinks also stimulate your nervous system, which provides your body with a temporary energy shot. If you drink the right amount (moderation is important!), your mental performance can benefit from that extra energy.

When to Drink Liquid Energy Drinks?

As mentioned before, liquid energy drinks can provide your body and mind with added concentration, energy, and focus. This is why it's important to know when — and how much, to drink. Since you are adding a non-natural source of energy to your body, it's important not to overdo it. Ideally, energy drinks can be a great help for situations where you need your body and mind to remain active longer than usual, for example, when studying for an exam or prepping for an important work presentation. For athletes, energy drinks can be useful for giving your body some added energy when training hard.

Although there are many different contexts in which energy drinks can be helpful, it's important to be careful about how much we drink. It's not recommendable to drink energy drinks regularly, and when you do, make sure not to overdo it. The recommended amount of caffeine an individual should consume in a day is 400 mg from all sources (coffee, tea or energy drinks), so make sure not to exceed that limit. Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is not recommended, as it could lead to serious medical problems.

Why Strike Force Energy Drinks?

While other liquid energy drinks offer a short-lived energy boost, Strike Force has a new approach to liquid energy. Our liquid packets are dissolvable in 1/2 liter of any drink, so you can turn your favorite beverage into an energy booster. Also, our liquid energy packs contain zero calories and zero sugar - so you won't get the typical sugar crash other energy drinks are known for.