Although he has no experience or expertise in this area, Aaron Marino of alpha m. gives his opinion about energy drinks (Red Bull, Monster, Full Throttle).
Back when he owned a nutrition store, ephedrine was available. After a few weeks of using ephedrine, the stimulant effect is gone but being tired and sluggish results from not taking the pills. Health (heart palpitations) and sleep issues develop. Once the ephedrine is stopped, all symptoms disappear.
Supplements don’t have the same standards as food and beverage industry. These energy drinks are filled ingredients that are doing damage to your body such as kidney stones. Get off of them if you can! Once out of your system, you will feel better.
