First it was coffee, then soda pop that gave people that quick “pick me up” of the day. Now, energy drinks have taken over- giving consumers more than just a caffeine buzz, but instead an intense jolt of caffeine, sodium, sugar and more.

In recent years, the energy drink market has boomed by convincing credulous people into believing that through drinking these beverages--loaded with countless ingredients including methylxanthines, vitamins, herbs and other ingredients--they will acquire a burst of energy and healthy additives.