The difference between coffee and energy drink: which gives the best effect?

Workaholics, students, truck drivers and those who need an additional source of energy drink coffee or an energy drink. A good dose of caffeine will improve your tone in case of lack of sleep and loss of energy. Several hours of fruitful work are ensured thanks to the invigorating compositions of a dark brown shade.

But coffee differs from energy drinks in several ways. The choice of drink depends on the desired effect, as well as the taste, cost and degree of harmfulness of the product.

general information

Coffee has a long history. Initially it was used by Sofia monks, and in the XIV century. residents of the Middle East tried it. In Russia, the tradition of drinking an aromatic invigorating drink in the morning was founded by Peter I. Today, over 0.5 million cups of coffee are drunk in the world, and in terms of sales it is second only to oil.

Energy drinks became popular in Europe in the 80s. last century. They began to appear on Russian shelves in the next decade. Despite the invigorating effect, drinks can cause significant harm to health.

Coffee

After sleep, people all over the world begin their morning ritual: brewing coffee in cups and pots; Enjoy and absorb the energy of ground grains or instant powder.

The caffeine in the drink, affecting the nervous system, motivates it to work actively. A tired or sleepy body feels a surge of strength: the brain begins to think faster, metabolism accelerates, and the endocrine glands are activated - thyroid, pancreas and adrenal.

People are used to drinking coffee in the morning on an empty stomach, which should not be done. This increases the secretion of hydrochloric acid, which will corrode the walls of the stomach.

Coffee invigorates for an average of 2 hours. To prolong the effect, you can drink 2 more servings with an interval of 3 hours, but with snacks.

Energetik

This drink falls into the high-calorie category. It is permissible to consume 1 can of 450 ml per day, containing a daily caffeine intake of 150 mg. The energy drink contains additives: taurine, sweeteners, vitamin B.

Performance lasts 3-4 hours. At the same time, 1 can is the maximum you can afford per day.

Harm from energy drinks

Excessive indulgence in invigorating cocktails can also harm the body (worse the condition and aggravate problems):

1. Heart rhythm disturbances. The caffeine content in drinks is also harmful to the heart. Therefore, in high-quality energy drinks, the share of this component is reduced by including amino acids and plant extracts with a tonic effect.

2. Malfunctions of the nervous system. Uncontrolled stimulation of the body leads to overstrain. Therefore, with constant use of energy drinks, a state of causeless anxiety and irritability may occur.

3. Risk of developing diabetes. Sugar-containing energy drinks have a negative effect on the pancreas, which is responsible for producing insulin. Therefore, it is worth making a choice in favor of cocktails without this component in the composition.

As for addiction, such stimulants can also cause it. However, many people know about the dangers of their excessive use, so they rarely abuse energy drinks.

Comparison of coffee and energy drinks

When comparing 2 drinks, the question of the degree of harmfulness becomes a priority. Both coffee and energy drinks contain caffeine, but the former is considered less safe than the latter only due to its higher sugar content.

Calorie content

Coffee has minimal calories. It all depends on the portion, variety, degree of roasting and cooking method. A serving brewed in Turk contains 4-5 kcal, while an Americano or espresso contains half as much.

The average energy value of drinks with nutritional supplements sold in cans is 110 kcal. The high calorie content is due to the high sugar content.

Coffee is a naturally occurring product with only one ingredient: caffeine. In addition to the main component, the energy drink contains sugar with additives (guarana, taurine, mateine), as well as vitamin B and ginseng.

Benefits and harms

A person who drinks coffee will not feel the effect produced by matein, taurine and vitamin B. Stimulating supplements are not needed for everyday work.

Coffee in its pure form will not cause harm if you drink it in small portions. The drink improves mood and normalizes physical and mental activity.

Drinking coffee will benefit people with mental work, especially students who are taking exams and writing term papers. Its action is slow and gradual, which helps to tune in to active, thoughtful work.

The energy drink will be useful for those who work a lot physically and are not engaged in creative or intellectual work. Increased concentrations of sugar and stimulants minimize normal brain function and prevent sleep.

Artificial colors, flavors, sodium citrate, glucose and vitamin B12 combined with calcium will help you quickly perk up. But the vitamins in energy drinks are not absorbed as easily as from food or pharmaceuticals.

Energy drink is an artificial product with several additives. Therefore, there is no question about the usefulness of the drink for the body: the product is intended to increase performance, mainly physical.

Drinks with taurine and mateine ​​are not recommended for teenagers. The body of children is more plastic and receptive than that of adults. During adolescence, the musculoskeletal system actively develops, which involves the growth and strengthening of bones.

This requires calcium and phosphorus, which are washed out of the body with regular consumption of coffee and energy drinks. Invigorating foods negatively affect the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract: a person is bothered by belching and flatulence.

Coffee and energy drinks are contraindicated for expectant mothers and nursing women: an increase in cortisol and adrenaline provokes hormonal imbalance, which is harmful to the child’s health.

The habit of artificially increasing body tone negatively affects the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Both drinks have a cumulative effect: excessive consumption is harmful, and a sudden reduction in dosage provokes stress.

Coffee and energy drinks effectively suppress the desire to fall asleep. But restoring the routine after being awake is difficult, especially if a person has not rested for several days. The nervous system is exhausted, the body is under stress: it is forced to stay awake when it needs to sleep. Insomnia appears, attacks of anxiety and paranoia are possible.

The load on the nervous system is reflected in the work of the heart muscle: blood pressure and pulse increase. These symptoms include dehydration, nausea and anxiety.

People with mental and neurological disorders, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and hypertensive patients are strictly not recommended to drink coffee and energy drinks.

What invigorates better?

Coffee is suitable for prolonged intellectual work or driving. Increased concentration and attentiveness after drinking a portion of aromatic liquid are the advantages that distinguish the drink from an energy drink.

The dark brown composition with matein and ginseng invigorates the body, and the brain refuses to function normally from excess sugar, enhanced by additives.

Price

A pack of coffee (250 g) will cost 150-200 rubles. The indicated amount is equivalent to the cost of 2 energy drinks with a volume of 250-300 ml. From 1 pack of coffee you can brew 35 cups of an invigorating drink.

Harm from coffee

When consumed in large quantities, this drink has a negative effect on the entire human body:

1. Loosening of the nervous system. Many people drink coffee to suppress the desire to sleep. This often leads to sleep disturbances, outbursts of aggression, unreasonable anxiety and other mental disorders.

2. Deterioration of heart function. Increased heart rate and increased blood pressure under the influence of a stimulant increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

3. Stomach irritation. Increased secretion of gastric juice (especially when consuming caffeine on an empty stomach) can lead to discomfort and worsening of ulcers, gastritis and other gastrointestinal diseases.

4. Hormonal imbalance. The production of adrenaline and cortisol as a result of drinking a coffee drink has a bad effect on women's health. In case of pregnancy, there is a risk of defective development of the fetus. For men, the content of substances in coffee similar to estrogen, a female hormone, that reduce testosterone production is dangerous.

5. Decrease in attractiveness. Caffeineism (caffeine addiction) is often accompanied by increased dry skin, deterioration of hair condition, and the formation of yellow plaque on teeth.

However, coffee is often addictive. The danger is that many people start drinking it not only when they need to cheer themselves up (unlike energy drinks), but without any particular need. They replace tea, juices, clean water. Some people drink more than 10 cups of stimulant per day, causing serious damage to their health and not realizing it.

Is it possible to mix energy drinks with coffee?

Combining drinks with each other is not recommended due to increased stress on the heart muscle and excessive excitability of the nervous system.

When combining drinks, you must consider that:

• a dose that is safe for the body is designed for a long-term effect (if you immediately drink a portion higher than the “permissible” one, the effect will be maximum - due to the instant absorption of the invigorating substance into the blood);
• for sleepy, tired people and those who are stressed, an acceptable dose should not exceed 200 mg per day.

The effect of a mixture of energy drinks and coffee on humans has not been fully studied. But caffeine overdose is a risk factor for all lovers of invigorating drinks.

Conclusion

Having analyzed the above points, we can conclude that both products are almost equally harmful to human health . But, taking into account some things (naturalness, amount of sugar, additives), we can conclude that energy drink is a more harmful product. Not only because of the sugar it contains, but also because of its “unnaturalness,” since coffee is still made from a plant product.

Both products are equally harmful for people with weak cardiovascular systems . However, people who are predisposed to diabetes should avoid consuming energy drinks. Pregnant women and women preparing for pregnancy need to give up both so as not to harm the body of the unborn child.

Black coffee - how to drink it wisely?

It has a beneficial effect on brain and physical activity, normalizes intestinal function, and contains a lot of useful minerals and vitamins - vitamin PP, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, calcium. Also, contrary to popular belief, it lowers blood pressure, prevents the accumulation of unnecessary cholesterol and is a powerful antidepressant.

If you drink black coffee without milk, cream and sugar, it will not harm those who are on a diet, because 200 g. This drink is only 2 kcal. It is used as an independent drink, but on its basis you can make cappuccino, Americano, latte.

Vdovin Ivan

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Yes, this is generally any negative thing when you give up psychostimulants in the body. Like any drug, when given up, it causes withdrawal, a constant desire to take what you gave up and what you want so badly. The most interesting thing is that the more we want and forbid ourselves, the stronger the desire to try and when we break down, we receive the coveted reward and again a dose of dopamine shoots into the blood and we are happy again. And we think, should we stop drinking coffee?

What is the caffeine content in drinks

In fact, there are many drinks that contain caffeine: coffee, black and green tea, cocoa, hot chocolate and others. However, the amount of this substance in coffee cannot be stated immediately, because it depends on the variety. The most concentrated is Robusta. Also, the quantity depends on the preparation time; coffee brewed in a Turkish coffee pot in 3 minutes will not be as strong as in a coffee machine. Let's take a closer look at these indicators:

Cocoa

You should not drink cocoa before bed, at least 3 hours before. You get about 8 mg of caffeine per cup. However, the cocoa bean powder drink contains theobromine. Its properties are almost identical to caffeine, but there are no such harmful effects. Proper preparation practically neutralizes the alkaloid in the drink, but as a result the person receives a boost of energy.

Energetic drinks

Under the influence of caffeine, adrenaline is produced, which maintains and even increases energy resources. Caffeine is always present among the components of such drinks. Its quantity may vary, it all depends on the manufacturer. Some companies prefer to prescribe false ingredients, but you should not believe this. All energy drinks contain caffeine in amounts ranging from 64 mg per serving. At the same time, it is quickly absorbed into the blood and gives vigor. However, this puts a lot of stress on the cardiovascular system, so you shouldn’t get carried away with them.

Coca-Cola and Pepsi

There is also a decaffeinated Coca-Cola for those trying to reduce their intake of this stimulant. Carbonated drinks with caffeine and taurine can contain up to 42-44 mg per glass. Their action is designed to stop the release of a hormone that signals the brain to rest. Plus, a large amount of sugar gives energy. But you need to understand that frequent use of such a cocktail can seriously harm your health.

Black and green tea

The study found that any flavorings or additives reduce the amount of caffeine in tea. Varieties of tea depend on the processing of the leaves. Long fermentation produces black tea, which increases the amount of caffeine due to oxidation. It should be noted that antioxidant qualities do not depend on the type of tea. But if you need to cheer up, then it is better to choose black varieties.

Coffee

The caffeine content increases with increasing preparation time of the product. Of course, coffee is the richest caffeine drink. It is generally accepted that coffee is more harmful than tea. But if we talk about a healthy person, then it is incorrect to compare these two drinks. They are different in action and meet different needs. Yes, and they should be used differently. Coffee in small cups, teas are more everyday drinks. One cup of freshly prepared coffee contains from 100 to 210 mg of this substance. Robusta is the richest variety; even Arabica contains several times less alkaloid. To prevent possible harm, you should give preference to grain coffee and not abuse the drink. Three cups during the day are enough to give you energy.

Mate

Reviews about the pronounced tonic properties of mate are justified: the effect of a cup of tea can be compared with the effect of quite strong coffee. Paraguayan herbal tea has an excellent tonic effect. And also contains caffeine. In low concentration, similar to cocoa.

Hot chocolate

The higher the percentage of cocoa in it, the more caffeine. Natural hot chocolate contains from 25 mg of caffeine per serving. Any product containing cocoa beans contains caffeine. Even a glass of chocolate milk contains approximately 5 mg of the alkaloid.

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