I'm with Web And Jafo on this one. I never could understand why anyone would want to 'boost' their energy levels, go for that 'rush' thinking it will make them somehow better than what they already are. All it is is a head rush, an illusion, something to trick your body into going to overdrive. The brain does that naturally, Doc can attest to that. Endorphins I think they're called. That and adrenalin can be pretty persuasive and its all natural. No need for any artificial anything. This is not a dig at you VistaArtExposed. This is just my opinion for whatever its worth. You see me...I don't stress over anything. Not even when my laptop was stolen. My blood pressure is consistently normal. I just don't see the need. But to each his own.

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Good energy drink-grape juice, 1 egg, banana, 1 half teaspoon inst. coffee OR milk, inst. brkfst, banana, and an egg. Instant energy from nature!

I must admit the BIGGEST disappointment in visiting the US was......

...the coffee.

I managed only one that was half-decent... in a Motel Diner in the 'Hollywood Hills'.... noticed a couple of cops in there....which was probably a good sign....

Who's to say that this Mio stuff is going to be on the market for very long anyway?  It might not be.  And if it's not, something new and probably worse will take it's place.  I wonder how the FDA allows these sort of things to pass through inspections anyway. 

And don't think that just because you eat fruits and veggies mean that you're 100% artificial proof.  There's still pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, and other chemicals on produce.  And don't buy into the "Natural or Health Food Store" hype.  The FDA can still allow trace amounts of chemicals to pass through inspection and still label foods as "natural".  Health Food Stores are still in business for the same reasons as "regular" grocery stores, to make money and lure suckers.  It's a step forward from regular grocers, but no food is 100% natural anymore (I don't think), unless you relocate to a remote island with no farms, factories, or civilization.

Back on topic, i've been eating artificial, processed crap my whole life, and i'm only 131 pounds @ 5'8" and haven't needed to see a doctor for any health concern whatsoever.  But it isn't too late to slowly change my eating habits.  I am aware that my body won't be able to process all this junk forever, so i'm trying to cut back on pop, drink more plain water, and don't drink "regular" energy drinks very often, like once every few months maybe.  It's okay to have junk food every once in a while, it's called "eating in moderation".  But sometimes, people get lured into temptations and make habits out of them (like me with caffeine, along with 90% of the population).  People act like eating anything man-made is the devil. 

I could very well just be irresponsible and drink the whole bottle of Mio straight up like an idiot, but I don't.  I follow the label on everything I buy.  Especially if it comes with warnings.  I know my limits.

Y'all are kinda being hypocrites.  You're all "oh, you're poisoning your body with energy drinks" but nobody here is a purist when it comes to what they consume.  You'll drink beer, eat beef, some of you smoke. 

All things in moderation.

"Slow down...take it easy..." - you don't get ahead in business that way.  Quicker, faster, more efficient, THAT'S what gets rewarded.

I'll admit it -- I'll drink an occasional energy beverage.  I work second shift and sometimes it's hard to make it that last hour, hour and a half.  I might even be a little hypothyroid for all I know, but the bottom line is that last hour and a half has to get worked and a glass of MiO energy gets me to the end of the shift, alert and on the ball.

I wonder if the 'slow downs' and 'speed ups' aren't due to not eating at proper intervals... but hey - what do I know?

An 'energy drink' in 'moderation' is an oxymoron ..... ....