Energy drinks – the perfect source of energy for every occasion

We've all been there: after a long day at work or a long night out, we simply lack the energy and strength to get through the rest of the day. You feel tired, sluggish and long for a power boost to get you back on track. Alongside coffee and tea, energy drinks are among the most popular pick-me-ups around. Whether it's long nights out, long days at work or peak performance in sport, an energy boost is always welcome during these activities.

The idea for energy drinks originally came from Japan. After the Second World War, a Japanese pilot named Taurin was given an energy-like drink to improve his vision and concentration during flights. It worked! Later, the Asian "energy drink" Lipovitan-D, with an incredible 51 mg of caffeine per 100 ml, became popular, although it was intended for pharmaceutical purposes rather than for drinking pleasure as we know it today. At the end of the 1980s, the "new" energy drinks were particularly well received by young people and the club scene. Through clever marketing, the current big players such as Red Bull, Rockstar and Monster, among others, prevailed and established themselves on the market.

Advantages of energy drinks – what do they actually do?

The positive effect of energy drinks is primarily the stimulating effect of their high caffeine content, which gives you a boost in moments of exhaustion or tiredness and makes you temporarily more alert and receptive. Many energy drinks now also contain a variety of B vitamins, which give your body additional energy.

After about 15 to 45 minutes, the caffeine reaches its peak and gives you the desired energy boost. Your blood sugar level also reaches its highest level after about 20 minutes.

Energy drinks also noticeably improve reaction speed and memory. These drinks have a positive effect on your athletic performance and give you the power you need for physically demanding activities. Some of these boosters contain taurine, which, in combination with caffeine and sugar, is said to have an invigorating effect on the body.

After consuming energy drinks – this is what happens to your body:

• With an average of 80 mg of caffeine and 9 sugar cubes, these ingredients are absorbed directly into the bloodstream after the first sip.
•  After about 20 minutes, your blood sugar level rises steadily and your pulse races. The added caffeine gives you a kick, while the sugar activates the reward system through the hormone dopamine, which is released in the brain. 
• The result: higher performance, feelings of happiness, alertness and concentration. However, this positive reaction is short-lived, as the effect wears off abruptly after about an hour.

BCAA energy drinks – everything you need to know about this trend.

What does BCAA actually mean? The well-known energy drink varieties rely primarily on B vitamins, caffeine and taurine. Relatively new in this country are the so-called BCAAs - "performance energy drinks", also known as "fitness energy drinks". The abbreviation BCAA stands for "branched-chain amino acids", which are important for protein synthesis in the human body during muscle building. Since the body cannot produce these amino acids itself, they must be obtained from food.

The three essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine are branched-chain amino acids, which are transported directly to the muscles when consumed.

These popular BCAA drinks are no longer just for "hardcore bodybuilders", but are becoming increasingly popular with those who are more conscious of a healthy and balanced diet and are active in the fitness sector.

Discover Reign Energy Drinks in three delicious flavours: Mang-O-Matic, Melon Mania and Lemon HDZ. In addition to BCAAs, Reign Energy Drinks contain natural caffeine and B vitamins. What's more, all their products are sugar-free and calorie-free. Perfect for sports enthusiasts who don't want to give up energy drinks despite a healthy diet. The perfect alternative for performance and strength sports.

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Discover our huge selection of energy drinks – the perfect pick-me-up for every day in countless flavours, with or without sugar, in handy small or maxi cans. From Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar to lesser-known brands such as Take Off, Effect and more.

Of course, we recommend moderate consumption of energy drinks and generally advise pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and young people under the age of 16 not to consume energy drinks.