Caffeine and sugar are a powerful combination and not the best choice for sustained energy. Learn more and discover the lasting effects of energy drinks.
0:00 Introduction: Is caffeine bad for you?
2:37 The effects of sugar
3:08 Do you have low blood sugar?
9:02 The effects of caffeine
10:35 How do I get more energy?
Find out why combining sugar and caffeine is not the best choice for chronic fatigue and why it might even make the problem worse.
Rockstar energy drinks contain 16 teaspoons of synthetic industrial sugar, which is terrible for your liver. Monster energy drinks contain 14 ½ teaspoons of sugar, and Nos energy drinks have 13 ½ teaspoons. All three of these energy drinks have more sugar than Coca-Cola, paired with 160 mg of caffeine.
Gatorade and Powerade also contain more sugar than Coca-Cola. Celsius energy drinks don't contain sugar, but contain sucralose, which causes similar damage in the body. They also contain a whopping 270 mg of caffeine!
Sugar combined with caffeine creates a ticking time bomb in the body. If you have low blood sugar, sugar will give you a temporary mental boost in energy, followed by a crash. Symptoms of low blood sugar include irritability, brain fog, weakness, and fatigue, but you wouldn’t have low blood sugar if you didn’t consume sugar in the first place.
Real energy in the body comes from the mitochondria in the form of ATP. The food you eat is converted into energy with the help of important cofactors such as B vitamins, CoQ10, magnesium, iron, sulfur, and lipoic acid. Sugar from energy drinks contains no cofactors, so you deplete your nutrient reserves when you consume them.
Caffeine doesn’t give you energy—it blocks the chemical compound that makes you sleepy. The problem with energy drinks is that they contain too much caffeine.
Too much caffeine increases adrenaline, which increases your heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiovascular stress. Caffeine is a diuretic, so it can cause dehydration. It can also cause adrenal fatigue and sleep problems over time.
The better solution is to correct the diet for sustained energy. Proper nutrition, electrolytes, and salt should give you plenty of energy.
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Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this explains why caffeine and sugar are not the best combination for energy. I’ll see you in the next video.
46 responses to “This Is a DEADLY Combination”
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Well said and I agree 💯
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This is very important information. I’ve always regarded these drinks as incredibly harmful to your health but most people don’t have a clue. These latest videos on all these harmful foods is fantastic work.
biochemistry explained excellently👍
So many people are addicted to those energy drinks and coffee. Sugar is equivalent to crack, I see why people are addicted.
Yes! Pray for us
@@789genie Coffee & Tea are Great, just don’t add sweetener. If you cut out the sugar in coffee you won’t miss it after a few weeks. In fact, sugar is so unpleasant to me in coffee or tea, I’ll immediately spit it out.
@@HearTheTrumpetsSound my sister says the same thing.
It’s crazy how they can market a diet drink as being better for you than a regular drink but the amount of crap they add to it it’s actually worse for you.
The bravest man on YouTube. Thank you Dr Berg.
Dr. John Campbell is a must watch too
hes one of a few actually…Dr Ekberg, Dr Jamnadas, Dr Lustig
I use Celtic salt for electrolytes..
instead of Gatorade now
I didn’t know, I was low on potassium
I put a little on my tongue, then drink water
Even the potassium, seems to cancel effects of sodium.
My blood pressure went from 135/87 to 126/79
Sometimes
120/80
I’m 65 ☺️
@@kathleenking47It does. Na raises it, K reduces it. But don’t go overboard.
God Bless Dr Berg and Keep him and his family safe.
I was watching a Vegan in San Diego talk about his hatred for salt. When he said, “bananas were the gods of potassium,” I gave his talk a swift thumbs down! Congratulations on not bending to the sugar industry with an ulterior motive, sir. Have a great day, people! 😎
Gods of potassium, what a lunatic phrase
The banana sugar conspiracy?
All of those lead causes: acne, skin breaks out, ingrown hair, insomnia, diabetes, stress, headaches, moody, liver issue and more. I drink my own matcha green tea with fresh fruit smoothie or plain hot drink with no sugar added, my skin has improve better.
Ive been drinking either 1 Celsius or 1 ghost energy drink everyday for the past 3 years and I literally don’t get any of those symptoms.
I also eat well, get 7 hours of sleep, do intermittent fasting and weightlift/ run
Wowow thank you for that post ,have you give up all sugar ? What changed on your skin did you see ? Thank you
I’m so glad I never drink sodas, energy drinks, ‘fruit’ juice or any sugary drinks for that matter. My teeth are grateful as well 😂
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In my 30s after drinking a large amount of Gatorade, I was walking around San Antonio SeaWorld in August at noon and my body just collapsed. I WAS USED TO HOT SUMMER DAYS, but because of the Gatorade I couldn’t move around. Totally lost all strength. Had to sit in the shade and drink lots of water. It might have been all the salt in Gatorade. I don’t know. But I haven’t drank any of that trash at all since then.
I had the same thing happen to me after walking 18 holes and playing golf in the Georgia heat. I chugged a bottle of Gatorade and was ill for two days. It’s water only for me since then.
You do a service to people by doing these videos. Thank you
I was having one bottle of cola, one energy drink and two-three expresso daily and was eating only carbs and sugar. This was for many years before I started healthy KETO and FASTING. I came off all that stuff changing my diet completely and have incredibly huge amount of energy. No way to give up KETO & FASTING. Thank you dr.Berg for helping to have a good health!❤
I quit sugar 6 days ago. Don’t miss it. 😊
Went on the Keto diet, and feel great
F YOUR DIET
Best move you have made for your health well done
Outstanding!
Keep up the flow. I’ve been KETO for 3 years now.
All my yearly bloodwork screenings come back perfect!
How were your withdrawals? Mine were horrible.
@douglassmith3016
Only the first day was a little hard, but not very much. It’s going really well, and I have already benefited great from it. My allergie asthma, and pollen allergies is not bothering me. I haven’t used my allergie medication for days 😊
These poisons nearly killed me. Ended up with a heart racing and palpitations. Thank the Lord i found Dr Bergs channel. I gave up these evils nearly 3 years ago. A few cups of good coffee is all i take now, and a Keto way of life. ❤. Thank you Dr. Eric for turning my life around. 😊
Sounds like it should be mass marketed.
My granddaughters 10 oz “orange juice” had 47 grams of sugar. She weighs 47 pounds. This is unbelievable what big food is doing to America.
Fruit juice is loaded with sugar, and should be consumed in moderation with a complete meal.
You’re better off eating a serving of whole fruit instead.
Americans would be doing so much better with one simple rule, only drink water. Nothing else unless you want to add some lemon or something. Zero need for the rest of the crap people drink.
My friend started the day with an energy drink. He had a stoke at 42. Thank you Dr.
Your videos should be compulsory in elementary and High School so kids know what not to drink, love you for the work you have been doing for the humanity, brave heart.
I quit sugar 2 years ago, I’m 60 years old and I feel like I did in my 20’s. It’s amazing!
I suggest looking into NAC and taurine supplementation if you haven’t already done so. cheers.
Dr berg has so much balls how is he not cancelled
This is very important information. I’ve always regarded these drinks as incredibly harmful to your health but most people don’t have a clue. These latest videos on all these harmful foods is fantastic work..