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Looking to switch your usual go-to energy drink? We’ve got just the zing for you with some of our favourite alternatives that we’re sure you’ll love
Our top picks
Zero added sugar
PerfectTed
PerfectTed Matcha Pineapple Yuzu Energy Drink 250ml
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16+
£1.99
Support mental performance
XITE
XITE Energy Raspberry & Watermelon 330ml
16+
£1.79
Natural energy from plants
Tenzing
Tenzing Natural Energy Drink Original Recipe 250ml
16+
£1.89
Do you find yourself grabbing an energy drink when you need a pick-me-up after an intense exercise class, a particularly long day in the office or a gruelling study session?
If yes, then energy drinks could be your new go-to. And luckily for you, if you're unsure which to choose, we’ve picked some of our favourite energy drinks.
With a blend of strawberry and dragon fruit, there’s not much to not love. This energy drink is more on the natural side as it has added nootropics and no additional sugar in there.
- Contains zinc which contributes to normal cognitive function
- Helps support tiredness and fatigue with vitamin B6
This energy drink is refreshing and tropical, not to mention powered by ceremonial-grade Matcha green tea from Japan, giving it the same caffeine level (80mg) as your average cup of coffee.
- Powered by Matcha green tea
- 80mg L-Theanine
- Zero added sugar as it contains naturally occurring sugars
- No additives or preservatives
As well as providing caffeine from plants, original recipe Tenzing also offers vitamin C, natural caffeine (80mg of natural caffeine – the same as one cup of coffee) and electrolytes.
It has a subtle lemon taste, but is also available in three other flavours: blackberry and acai, pineapple and passionfruit and raspberry and yuzu.
- Contains Rainforest Alliance
- Certified Green tea
- No artificial sweeteners
- 80mg caffeine per serving
- 18mg vitamin C per serving
- 48kcal calories per serving
This delicious, zero sugar sparkling energy drink contains caffeine, ginseng and amino acids.
But that’s not all, these fruity cans are also bursting with B vitamins to help reduce feelings of tiredness and fatigue.1
XITE Energy skips the sugar but keeps you sweet, and as well as this mouthwatering raspberry and watermelon combination, there’s also peach and passionfruit.
- 118mg caffeine
- Contains three vitamins
- Zero sugar
Are energy drinks good for you?
Now that’s the million-dollar question – there’s lots of speculation and debate over whether energy drinks are “healthy”. It’s important to note about the caffeine content in energy drinks… it’s ok in small doses, but large doses (i.e. anything over 400 mg2) can potentially lead to symptoms including:
- increased heart rate
- heart palpitations
- high blood pressure
- insomnia or sleep disruptions
- anxiety
- jitters
- upset stomach
- nausea
- headache
It’s always best to check the ingredients for each option.
The final say
So, you can hopefully now distinguish which ingredients to look out for when making your first, or next, energy drink purchase.
And while we’re on the topic of drinks and energy, if you’re someone who works up a sweat at the gym, check out this round-up of workout wonders.
For even more drink inspo, head over to non-alcoholic drinks with added benefits.
The products in the article contains high caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant women or breastfeeding women. Consume moderately.
This article provides informational advice and is not a substitute for medical care. Curated by experts for accuracy, we take great care to ensure the information is up-to-date and relevant. However, you should always consult your GP or healthcare professional before using supplements or alternative products, particularly if you have medical conditions or are under supervision.
- NHS. B Vitamins and Folic Acid - Vitamins and Minerals [Internet]. NHS. 2020. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-b/
- Wikoff D, Welsh BT, Henderson R, Brorby GP, Britt J, Myers E, et al. Systematic review of the potential adverse effects of caffeine consumption in healthy adults, pregnant women, adolescents, and children. Food and Chemical Toxicology [Internet]. 2017 Nov;109(1):585–648. Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0278691517301709
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