Seems the energy drink business isn’t about to stop buzzing anytime soon as just yesterday I saw a new product at my local convenience store. It isn't new new, just new to me. Being stuck with no choices of my liking, like >HYPE or Hansen’s Energy, I was about to fall into a deep state of catatonia if I didn’t get some guarana or ginseng in me. I picked out the only energy drink that wasn’t from a soda pop maker like Coca-Cola, which are usually just pop with added caffeine. Yes, reading labels is important kids.
So I picked out ROCKSTAR, which was a big can, not the usual Red Bull-size can we are used to seeing. The can’s labeling is just horrible. It reminded me of the Solid Gold strip bar decorations: gold on black and tacky. But who cares? I needed to refuel on energy and I needed it now.
I get back to my prison cell, the cubicle, and pop open the can. I take a whiff and it’s not too smelly like some brands — like Guru, which smells like urine. My first swig made me wince, it tasted a lot like Red Bull, of which I’m not a big fan. But the taste isn’t as heavy as Red Bull so I go on. This thing is packing though, because after a few sips I felt a little something in my forehead. By the time I was done with the can, I was wide-awake and stayed that way for most of the day. It didn’t turn me into a Chihuahua on crack, but boy did it pack a punch!
I had to see what was in this drink. The ingredients:
...carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, citric acid, taurine, natural and artificial flavors, guarana seed extract, ascorbic acid, caramel color, sodium benzoate (preservative), potassium sorbate (preservative), caffeine, niacinamide, inositol, l-carnitine, milk thistle extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, calcium pantothenate, siberian ginseng root extract, cyanocobalamin, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride
Nutrition Facts:
serving size 8 fl oz;
servings per container 2;
calories 110;
fat 0g;
sodium 35mg;
total carb 29g;
sugars 27g;
protein 0g;
vitamin b2 200%;
vitamin b3 50%;
vitamin b5 50%;
vitamin b6 50%;
vitamin b12 50%;
vitamin c 100%;
taurine 946mg;
guarana 200mg;
inositol 25mg;
carnitine 25mg;
siberian ginseng 25mg;
milk thistle 20mg;
ginkgo 15mg
Article comments
1 - Chad Garrett
The sinus thing isn't just in your head (no pun intended). I am recovering from a sinus infection after relying on it one day too many in a row. Of course, I was also having trouble sleeping at night, so whatever Rockstar did, it's merely an accomplice. I would love to hear about anything you find out about a real link with the sinuses.