Please be so kind as to list the ingredients and quantities of each ingredient per individual and then "combined" serving. Thanks.
Beats me as to why people think they even need this stuff.
Because meth is illegal and you can't buy it at Wal-Mart.
I'm sorry for posting this. I think I just made a fool of myself. [e digicons]:'([/e]
Nobody has to try it. I just wanted to express some customization in some other from than Windows or PCs.
MHO, but putting electrolytes in an energy drink is a BAD idea. Excess electrolytes is an excellent way to raise your blood pressure, but without raising your energy level. The point is to give yourself an adrenaline rush, and that raises your blood pressure enough as it is. You want to give your brain a jump start--not a stroke.
It's hard to maintain ADHD behavior when you aren't ADHD without some sort of strong stimulant.
Alternative Drink (main stimulant is nicotine)...
It's a big deal asking for the ingredients from the label? You're kidding, right?
Who in his right mind would be convinced to try something without knowing what and how much of it's in the drink?
MioEnergy liquid water enhancer Incredients: Water, citric acid, propylene glycol,caffeine; contains less than 2% of taurine, guarana extract, ginseng extract (panax), niacinamide, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, natural flavor, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium (sweeteners), sodium citrate, potassium citrate, blue 1, yellow 5, potassium sorbate (preservative).
Nutritional Facts: Serv. size 1/18 bottle (2.5 ml/1/2 tsp), serving 18, amount per serving: Calories 0, total fat 0, sodium 10 mg, total carb 0, sugars 0, protein 0, niacin (vitamin B3) 10% DV), vitamin B6 (10% DV), vitamin B12 (10%). Not a significant source of other nutrients. Percent daily values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(VistArtXPosed - I occasionally drink MiO. I don't think I'd want to mix it with anything else but water, though).
In his defense, a lot of people are really into this.
I understand why that would be so. It speeds you up and it tastes like green Jolly Ranchers!
Okay Fine, i'll list the ingredients.
PowerPak Electrolytes Ingredients: Crysalline Fructose, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Natural Cherry, berry, & citrus flavors, stevia, silica, and 72 ionic trace minerals (they don't tell what they are).
MioEnergy Green Thunder: Water, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Caffeine, Contains less than 2% of: Taurine, Guarana Extract, Ginseng Extract (Panax), Niacinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Natural Flavor, Sucralose, and Acesulfame Potassium (sweeteners), sodium citrate, Potassium citrate, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Potassium Sorbate (preservative).
I suppose you want all of the nutrition facts too?
If you're not a fan of the artificial stuff (what DOESN'T have artificial additives these days? besides plain water) then don't try it.
oh, I didn't see your post k10w3. So I ended up listing the ingredients for Mio anyway.
@Sinperium. Yes, a lot of people are into this because some of us like to customize our beverages to our own taste instead of buying the same canned or bottled beverages all the time.
Aside from the comment above, I thought everybody was flaming at me earlier (and maybe you are), which was why I said I was sorry for posting the article. I guess it's not such a big deal if I get shot down for something I thought was unique. But at least my article's generated it's own "buzz".
I wasn't flaming (if you meant me). I know some people who spend a lot of time formulating recipes that work for them. I have a lot of allergies to many things leafy--or extracts from them. So things like chamomile, ginger, ginseng and others I don't take. They have an opposite effect on me. I'm one of the lucky 1-2% of people in the world with a strong reaction to chamomile for example.
So ingredients are good to know.
And...it's always cool to have a thread I can post the Japanese Arnold commercials in.
VistArtXPosed, I grant you karma for being creative with your beverages, and having the courage to post about it.
Will trigger asthma symptoms in those who react asthmatically to aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories.
Speaks for itself. Adds to any other you might have... can cause arrhythmias.
Anti-freeze.
Me too. Mango peach.
MiO is more innocent... doesn't boost "energy". Enjoy.
@k10w3, Thank you.
@Sinperium, no it wasn't you. It may of just been all in my head because i'm not used to taking criticism from others. (It could of been just "imaginary criticism")
@DrJBHL, I already knew Mio had anti-freeze in it. But being the "young whipper-snapper" that I am, I drink it anyway.
I realize that not everybody at WinCustomize is a twenty-something male such as myself. So this site wasn't the best place to post this article. I just like to stand out and be different. You only live once, so why waste it by conforming to what society wants or needs? (i.e. like buying stuff without tweaking it a little) Conforming=No Imagination.
It's a good thing i'm not selling this. It would flop, partially because people are now flocking over to the next big thing, Caffeine inhalers. It's not like i'm a huge energy-drink addict or anything (but sadly, I still enjoy my caffeine). In fact, the whole point of this experiment was to avoid the common energy drink, because i'm starting to think canned energy beverages are becoming obsolete (WAY too much sugar and carbs for people who aren't even active). I've had Monster and Red Bull and others before, and they don't really do much for me. They're just like soda on steroids. Maybe it's just me.
Another reason I did this experiment is because simply put, I HATE being tired. And other drinks out on the market don't do me justice. However, Starbucks drinks do a good job at just keeping me awake, but they don't provide much of an energy boost. I know my body's telling me to sleep, but when i'm working at my job, that's not an option. I need to get through the day without crashing and burning. And don't think that you coffee & soda drinkers are any different. You drink those for the same reason I drink my stuff. To get an energy boost and/or adrenaline rush to get through the day. And I can go on an entire work day feeling great on under 6 hours of sleep. I know, it's not the best idea.
So take this crap and die young.
I saw 'propylene glycol' and didn't need to look it up.
I've lived long enough to actually KNOW what some of this shit really is.
Energy drinks are nothing more than [supposedly alchohol-free] JUNK they can market to the naive and impressionable......
....because it's illegal to market alcohol to them. That comes later IF they live.
Like all those 'sports' drinks...
Simply open a can of coke....let it go flat...add a teaspoon of salt.....
...and you're done.
Here's a tip for you. Slow down...take it easy...and you won't need all those energy drinks. And you'll probably live longer without all the stress. What's the hurry anyway? People always in a hurry to go nowhere fast. And if you need to wake up....smack your thumb with a hammer...that will wake you right up!
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.
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