Energy drinks have become very popular in the last few years, having many different variations of the drink itself. The drinks often consist of stimulants like caffeine and guarana, which in result provide energy. They also can range from many different flavors, which is what makes them desirable. The average price for an energy drink is two dollars to four dollars plus tax,depending on the brand and flavor/ exclusivity.
Popular energy drink brands include Alani, Monster, Redbull, Celsius, Ghost, and many other different brands which have their own respective flavors. Energy drinks have become very popular amongst students at Rockbridge county due to their taste and enhancing abilities.
In high school energy drinks have risen in popularity due to their abilities to give students energy. Junior Senate Pignato gave his opinion on why he finds them useful, and what his favorite energy drinks are.
“I personally say that the best energy drink is white monster; it’s the most versatile by far and you can drink it whenever. White monsters can be drunk at night around 6 or 7 p.m. and even in the morning because of its soft citrus taste,” Pignato said.
On average, it is considered safe to have around 400 milligrams of caffeine per day, so it is considered common amongst students to have one or two energy drinks per day. Pignato gives insight into why he leans towards Monster energy drinks.
“In general, it’s the best because it is only around 150-160mg of caffeine so it does the trick, but it isn’t too powerful,” Pignato said
Energy drinks can also be helpful when students want to work out. Fellow students and junior Collin Caputo, shared his opinion on why drinking energy drinks helps him in the gym.
“I like the blue monster most out of all the flavors, but I also like the C4 energy drinks as well. I think the taste of monsters is better, but the caffeine from C4 is better for working out. I don’t often drink energy drinks outside of working out; they are what get me through hard workouts and help me push my current personal records,” Caputo said.
In general energy drinks are very beneficial for students, and they can help them in many different ways ranging from studying to extracurriculars like sports.
