It is two in the afternoon and you are getting sleepy. You have a choice of drinks to give you a blast of energy for those last few hours. Do you know which drink is going to give you the most bag for your buck? Maybe it is time to do an energy drink comparison.

The market is flooded with all kinds of drinks in all different flavors, sizes and promises. The popularity of energy drinks are growing at an increasing rate. There are some well known brands and some that are new to the market. They proclaim to increase physical performance. Most of them contain many of the same ingredients. Some of those ingredients are carbonated water, sugar, caffeine and taurine. Many are too sweet for some people's taste buds.

There are many flavors. You can get energy in a can in mango, orange and even coffee flavor. The fruit based ones are usually full of sugar and the coffee based one usually contain some caffeine. With so much sugar added to these drinks some may develop an upset stomach. Some drinks on the market can also cause a burning sensation in the throat when drinking them so you may want a glass of water too.

These drinks are a favorite among many late night workers and college students. They can help when you have to pull an "all nighter." They can become addicted to these drinks. These drinks can also cause physical damage to the nervous system with so much added caffeine. This risk is outweighed by the increase of energy to complete tasks.

There are literally dozens of drinks out there and you can always consult friends and family to see which ones they have tried and liked and which ones you should stay away from. Once you have decided on one that you like you can purchase them from a retailer like a grocery store or online.

Once you have your new energy drink, proceed with caution! Too much of the ingredients can cause an adverse reaction to your health. The temporary energy boost is not worth jeopardizing your health