Gaming, coffee, and energy drinks go hand in hand, especially when the latest X-Box comes out. So what’s the best beverage to keep you awake all night to game? Let’s check out some of the most popular energy drinks among gamers.
REDBULL
Caffeine: 80mg
Contains: Sucrose, Glucose, B-Group Vitamins, Taurine.
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Chances are you've picked one of these up at the local gas station when you’re heading to a gaming session. Cans of Red Bull energy drink are a quick fix with tons of sugar and a bunch of other preservatives.
Red Bull is basically the oldest energy drink and its formulation are popularly known and available in the entire world. Its recipe for energy involves various ingredients such as caffeine, B- vitamins, sugar, and taurine.
8.4 ounces of Red Bull contains 80 mg caffeine which is slightly less compared to an average coffee cup. One of its ingredients, taurine, is an amino acid that assists the growth of nerves and ensures that you remain in good body condition.
B- Vitamins enhance the production of energy and efficiency in the body cells. They are also responsible for any anxiety symptoms you may experience after consuming this drink.
The sugar ingredient in this drink is burned by the body releasing the energy that will ensure you remain energetic, focused and sharp as you play your video games.
Additionally, it is worth noting that the Red Bull company released another version of this drink that is sugar- free that contains an artificial sweetener known as aspartame to serve the same purpose as sugar. This version is considered a better option.
BIOHAZARD COFFEE
Caffeine: 928mg (per 12 fl oz)
Contains: Light Roast Robusta coffee
This stuff packs a real punch. It's the world’s strongest coffee made with robusta coffee beans. Expect to have a feeling of invincibility after drinking this extremely caffeinated coffee.
Check out the full range of BIOHAZARD COFFEE here.
BPI SPORTS XP ENERGY DRINK
Caffeine + Contents: 1.13g (L-Carnitine tartrate, L-tyrosine, GABA, Taurine, Caffeine (as anhydrous), CDP-Choline (Cytidine 5’ - diphosphate choline).
Known for their ability to “increase mental focus, increase endurance and bring unstoppable energy”, the BPI Gaming Dietary Supplement is a favorite energy drink among top gamers.
Available on AMAZON.
MOUNTAIN DEW
Caffeine: 92 mg
Contains: 5% Juice, 55mg Potassium (2%DV), and Sweeteners: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium.
Another popular quick fix energy drink, Mountain Dew KickStart has a decent amount of caffeine compared to other energy boosting drinks. Available at most delis and grocery stores.
Check out the full range here.
Monster Energy
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This energy drink has really developed to be another well-known brand across the entire planet through aggressive marketing and sponsorship.
It is packed in larger cans with a capacity of 16 ounces so as to ensure that it is consumed for a longer duration. It is heavily sugared though its ingredients are more similar to the ones in a soda can than the ones in ordinary energy drinks.
Each can has 210 calories which are obtained from the sugar. Additionally, it contains 160 mg caffeine and various types of B-Vitamins such as B12, B6, B3, and B2. It also contains extracts such as ginseng and amino acids that provide the body with protein building blocks.
This is likely the best option if you are a gamer who prefers a caffeinated drink that is non-carbonated with amino acids, vitamins, and sugars that are burnt to provide you with a lot of energy to keep you going while playing video games.
NOS energy drink
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This is a top sports drink that will certainly keep you awake, focused and aware when playing your video games.
It has a very unique flavor and is popularly known for being the best tasting energizing drink compared to all the other brands that are currently available in the market.
Each can contains about 260 mg of caffeine which surpasses the content of caffeine in other drinks such as Monster and Red Bull. However, there is a new version of this drink that contains a caffeine content of 160 mg per can.
It exists in various flavors such as grape, loaded cherry and citrus.
5-Hours Energy
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These are liquid single energy shot supplementS that contains 200 mg of caffeine and are a very effective stimulant that will give you the energy to keep going in video games.
Just like its name states, 5 Hour Energy is certainly a worthwhile risk in terms of duration as it stays efficient in the body. ‘5 hour’ represents the time taken by the body to remove caffeine absorbed from a half dose of this energy drink from the bloodstream. This duration, however, differs from one person to another.
This energy drink also provides the body with B-Vitamins like vitamin B3 (Niacin) supplied at the dosage of 30 mg. Since the set limit of Vitamin B3 is 35 mg, it is strongly suggested that you don’t exceed one 5-hour energy drink per day or mix it with any other type of supplements or energy drinks that contain B-Vitamins.
One can of this energy drink will, therefore, ensure that you have the active energy and focus to play your video games all night long.
VPX Bang
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This is a very strong energy drink that uses the ability of creatine. It is not a usual high sugar drink since it is calorie and sugar-free. Instead, it contains sucralose as the sweetener, caffeine, CoQ10, BCAAs AND other mind boosting ingredients thus giving you the energy and improves your focus better than many energy drinks in the market. It is also the finest tasting energy drink that is currently available in the market.
Additionally, it contains vitamins such as Vitamin C, B12 and B6, B3 and magnesium so as to ensure that there is sufficient supply of energizing vitamin.
It also contains 300 milligrams of caffeine in each packed can, making it the energy drink with the highest content of caffeine per can.
There are various types of these drinks which occur in various tastes and flavors such as lemon drop, Blue Laz, Champagne, power punch and Starfruit.
Those are some of the best energy drinks that will definitely keep you awake while playing video games whether you are alone or with a couple of friends. They increase your focus, creativity and most importantly keep you awake. Have you tried any of these drinks?
What do you drink to game all night? Let us know in the comments!
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BIOHAZARD COFFEE - Ground and Whole Bean Coffee contains 928 mg of caffeine per 12 ounce.
